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June’s grounded hue
04 Jun 2026
It’s nice to bring a little warmth into these colder days, and the latest colour alert for June from Color Marketing Group (CMG), Mineral Pink, does just that.
Mineral Pink is…
A celebration of colour with the latest Resene Total Colour Awards 2026
27 Mar 2026
The 16th annual Resene Total Colour Awards ceremony was held in Auckland last night, celebrating a diverse and colourful range of commercial, public and residential projects from across New Zealand…
Making whey for Whitestone Cheese Co’s playfully fresh design
10 Nov 2025
Whitestone Cheese Co, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated artisanal cheesemakers, has added a delicious new chapter to its nearly 40-year legacy. The Oamaru-based family business, known for producing more…
How to make a side table with suitcase storage
28 Aug 2025
Almost every overnight guest arrives with a suitcase, so why not create a stylish and practical place for it to rest? This DIY side table instantly elevates your guest room,…
Stylists’ colour loves to inspire your next project
08 Jul 2025
We’ve asked some of our stylists we work with to pick their favourite colours and tell us why they work so well in design. These stylists are working with colour…
Stylists’ colour loves to inspire your next project
08 Jul 2025
We’ve asked some of our stylists we work with to pick their favourite colours and tell us why they work so well in design. These stylists are working with colour…
Pastels with a twist: a look at the mid-tone Resene paint colours that are redefining spaces
08 Apr 2025
Pastel colours have made a strong return in recent years, marking a resurgence we’ve not seen since the early 1990s. Soft pinks, peaches, blues, greens and lavender purples have become…
A celebration of colour with the latest Resene Total Colour Awards 2024/25
10 Mar 2025
The latest Resene Total Colour Awards winners have been announced at a colourful evening as part of Auckland Design Week. With a wide range of creative and colourful projects from…
Bloesem Early Learning: A nurturing palette for growing minds
11 Feb 2025
Right in the heart of Mount Maunganui, Bloesem Early Learning is anything but your usual childcare centre – it’s a space designed to foster connection, calm and creativity. Guided by…
Favourite finds: Create a bold and beautiful design with our top product picks
13 Nov 2024
Welcome to Favourite Finds, where we bring you the best in home design to inspire you each month with curated picks to help you bring together a décor look for…
Bring the vibrant tones of autumn into your next project
10 May 2024
With autumn’s arrival comes an invitation to indulge in the rich and earthy tones the season brings. Inspiration is all around us – from the falling red leaves to the…
Relax into the vibrant tones of autumn with Resene and nood
02 May 2024
With autumn’s arrival comes an invitation to unwind and indulge within the comforts of your home.
By choosing complementary paint colours and furniture you can add warmth to your interiors with…
Restoring splendour: The Oamaru Opera House Dome project
08 Apr 2024
In the town of Oamaru, New Zealand, the Oamaru Opera House stands as a testament to the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era. Once a beacon of Victorian opulence,…
Make an entrance with a DIY umbrella holder
07 Mar 2024
As we embrace the indoors through autumn and winter, it’s the perfect time to look at how we can downsize, reorganise and declutter.
Entryways are a really good, practical place…
Enter in style: DIY entryway organiser
07 Mar 2024
Say goodbye to the morning scramble for keys, coats and sunglasses and hello to this stylish entryway organiser. There’s even a pocket for your mail. Gather your favourite Resene colours…
Catnap heaven
07 Mar 2024
Home decor meets kitty comfort in this purr-fect wall-mounted cat bed.
You will need:
Sturdy basket that will hold your cat's weight (we used size D34 x H32cm)
Drill and drill bits
2 mudguard…
A whimsical doorway: The vibrant story behind Tillie's mural
24 Jan 2024
When artist and designer Jasmine Kroeze received an email from a client, inviting her to create a mural on her daughter Tillie's bedroom door, it marked the beginning of a…
Peachy keen: the perfect Resene paint colour pairings for the hue everyone is talking about
11 Dec 2023
Societal shifts and colour trends will always be closely aligned, and one method of soothing ourselves during tumultuous times is wearing and decorating with calming colours. As we look to…
Dreamy slumbers: Unveiling the new enchanting Resene Living duvet range
31 Jul 2023
Transform your bedroom into a haven of serenity and elegance with the new Resene Living duvet range. Designed to coordinate with Resene colours, these duvets will bring an extra dreamy…
Take control of the clock with these clever Resene products
28 Jul 2023
There are few things less inspiring to someone on the lookout for a new place to live or start a business than browsing real estate listings only to find a…
Make your own personalised keyring for mum for this Mother’s Day
19 Apr 2023
Why not give mum something she can carry with her wherever she goes? Get creative with her favourite colours with Resene testpots and give her a unique and one-of-a-kind gift…
Gently, Gently: Nearly neutral tones for projects that need a touch of colour
19 Jul 2022
The strong but silent, barely there hues might at first glance seem like they don't have as much personality as bold, richer shades.
But don't be deceived; these colours are subtle,…
Create a DIY chalk board to say ‘I love you’ for Mum
05 May 2022
Mother's Day is all about expressing your love and appreciation for all the mothers in your life. Whether it’s the mum who raised you, the mother of your children or…
How to make a DIY jewellery hanger for Mother’s Day
05 May 2022
This DIY jewellery hanger is the perfect gift for any mum with a collection of necklaces and earrings and nowhere to store them. Never tangle a necklace again or misplace…
Three simple and quick Easter DIYs for festive celebrations
07 Apr 2022
Sometimes the simplest crafts can be the most effective, especially when you’re trying to juggle outdoor egg hunts and visits from the Easter bunny. Resene has three simple DIYs to…
Interior Designer Kate Alexander creates her colourful miniature dreamhouse
29 Sep 2021
Kate Alexander of Places and Graces used her teeny house as an opportunity to play out her interior design fantasies. This included creating colourful furniture pieces from international designers, such…
12 paint and decorating trends to design with now
13 Sep 2021
The ripple effect created by recent challenges has been hugely disruptive for decorating and design trends, given the massive interruption to global supply chains and the cancellation of significant fashion…
Six highly adaptive whites and what to pair them with
06 Aug 2021
As much as we’d like to believe that white is a ‘one size fits all’ colour choice, it can actually be one of the hardest hues to specify. While Resene…
How to create texture and dimension in your bedroom
29 Jul 2021
The bedroom is arguably the most unique room in the house. We all want a bedroom true to our personality, whether that means embracing our minimalist side, a trendy boho…
Seven pastel paint picks for sophisticated spaces
15 Jun 2021
Not since the 1980s have pastel hues been as popular as they are today. It can be one of the trickier colour categories for designers to navigate, though; and it’s…
6 trending colour palettes to get you in the mood for spring
15 Sep 2020
As the weather finally begins to warm, both designers and clients alike are being drawn to decorating with different colours. For as long as humans have been decorating, we’ve been…
6 floral wallpaper designs that will almost convince you it’s spring
29 Jul 2020
Flowers and floral patterns are inextricably linked with springtime and warmer weather – so why not have them in your home all-year round? A beautiful floral wallpaper design has the…
DIY fruit and vege eggs
08 Apr 2020
While they would be great for Easter, these adorable fruit and vege eggs are simple enough for kids to make with little help from mum or dad. Your imagination is…
DIY carrot garland
08 Apr 2020
Put bad news to good use with this simple Easter-themed DIY where kids can turn old newspaper into a chain of cute and colourful carrots.
You will need:
Newspaper
Masking tape
Green crepe or…
Art inspired summery schemes
18 Jan 2017
Do you have a favourite summery art print at home or the bach? Maybe you picked up a quirky print or piece of retro beachy art while you were on…
Three’s The Block NZ recap:
20 Sep 2018
Last Sunday on The Block NZ, the teams tacked the space which often sets the scene for the style of a house – the entranceways and stairwells, and the powder…
Artist Ellen Coup brings the beauty of the natural world to man-made structures
14 Mar 2019
Kapiti artist Ellen Coup’s average painting is likely quite a bit bigger than what’s hanging in your living room. Since 2000, she’s made a name for herself beautifying buildings across New…
An op-shop wine rack gets brought into the 21st century
12 Sep 2019
Update a plain old wine rack with on trend colour.
You will need:
Sandpaper
Testpot brushes
Painter’s masking tape and scissors
Resene Quick Dry primer undercoat
Resene Aquaclear Natural
Resene testpots in your choice of colours –…
6 bold wallpaper designs we’re currently coveting
04 Feb 2020
Why blend into a bland crowd when you can stand out? That’s the spirit we’re carrying into 2020 when it comes to interiors, with eclectic wallpapers being the very first…
‘Colour your Day’ to commemorate the anniversary of last year’s Christchurch tragedy
11 Mar 2020
The strength of community and power of colour will combine on Friday 13 March during the Colour Your Day event to mark the anniversary of the tragedy that took place in Christchurch…
7 wallpaper designs that pay homage to our feathered friends
18 Mar 2020
There’s something charming about birds of every kind, and design-wise, they’re brilliant fodder for décor inspiration. Whether your home is country chic or minimalist and modern, you can weave in…
