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Nature’s touch: Find serene beauty in this stunning wallpaper collection
12 Mar 2025
The Resene Jade Wallpaper Collection is designed to bring a sense of tranquillity and harmony into your home. Featuring soft, nature-inspired hues and delicate patterns, this collection creates an inviting…
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…
Brat green: How to use this daring shade in your home
03 Sep 2024
Brat green, the bold and electric hue inspired by pop sensation Charli XCX’s latest album Brat, is making waves in home interiors. This specific shade of neon green exudes energy…
The defining colours for June and July
13 Aug 2024
The Color Marketing Group (CMG) are back with their latest colour forecast for June and July. With such a passion for colour, they know just how these colour trends influence…
The defining colours for June and July
10 Jul 2024
The Color Marketing Group (CMG) are back with their latest colour forecast for June and July. With such a passion for colour, they know just how these colour trends influence…
The Brewer's Night Inn: A masterpiece of heritage and luxury
08 Jul 2024
Located in the stunning landscapes of New Zealand's South Island, The Brewer’s Night Inn in Reefton offers an exquisite retreat that transcends the ordinary. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail…
Garden glow up: Show us your outdoor oasis and WIN!
25 Jun 2024
If you’ve put some love and Resene colour into your garden recently, your efforts could pay off!
We’re on the hunt for the most vibrant and unique gardens that feature…
Frame of mind
12 Jun 2024
Looking for a creative way to inject colour and pattern? Consider the artistic merits of Resene wallpaper.
With a little imagination, one roll of Resene wallpaper can add touches of colour…
Celebrating creativity and innovation with Vjekoslav Nemesh
04 Apr 2024
From winning the Auckland Art Battle to his latest exhibition, Metallica, which uses an array of Resene Metallic shades and is currently on display at Art on the Quay in…
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…
Pick your favourite design and you could win $5000 for your home
25 Oct 2023
Parnell’s annual décor competition, partnered with Resene, has been underway this month, and we’ve taken a look at three of the design themes so far. By choosing your favourite you’ll…
WIN $5,000 for your home, thanks to the 2023 PARNELL and RESENE DÉCOR PROMOTION
09 Oct 2023
With an eye for detail and design, we know you’ll love this competition! Parnell is once again running its very successful annual décor competition. This year Parnell has partnered with…
Light but not white: Seven subtle Resene paint colours to look to when designing soothing spaces
09 Oct 2023
When you’re settling on the main paint colours that will be used across the major surfaces of your project, it’s important to keep in mind the profound psychological impact that…
Spring has arrived, and so has our 2024 colour and decorating trend forecast
11 Sep 2023
The beginning of spring is hugely energising, and it’s the time of year that many clients are inspired to embark upon new projects. The start of spring is also a…
Wonderful in Whitford
09 Aug 2023
Spouting and downpipes with Marley Stratus Design Series®
Glenn and Mel’s dream of escaping the hustle and bustle of suburban life led them to the rural town of Whitford, southeast of Auckland.…
Product of the month: Resene FX Metallics and special effects
31 Jul 2023
If you’re looking for something to jazz up your next project and take it to the next level, explore a range of shimmering colours with Resene’s innovative special effects collection…
Renovating, the right way
04 Jul 2023
Tips from Master Builders
There’s an allure to working with what already exists. A home and site well known and loved by its owners is often one that can be best…
Let there be light: Pairing the Lightingplus Gavel range with your home’s style
17 May 2023
Lighting with Lightingplus
Creating a warm and cosy ambience is the ultimate goal for many homeowners. A home with warmth and great lighting can give more than a welcoming, relaxing environment…
Create a relaxing sanctuary at home with this new nature inspired wallpaper
20 Apr 2023
The new Resene Sakura Wallpaper Collection serves to reflect different styles in the thematic fields of botanicals and wildlife. This deeply relaxed feel-good collection boasts new designs and trendy colours…
6 soothing colour selections to use where comfort is key
10 Mar 2023
Given the undeniable and transformative impact that colour has on a project’s design, your paint, stain and wallpaper selections go an awfully long way in setting the overall tone of…
Interior trends predict a warm year ahead
19 Jan 2023
With various trends hitting the watchlist every year, the interior design industry predicts warm tones and neutrals, and elemental inspired shades will be a popular choice for the year ahead.…
Artist Kathryn Ritchie finds her inspiration in the landscape around her
01 Dec 2022
Kathryn has dabbled in art all her life, but her real journey began twenty years ago when her husband Mark suggested they make their garage into an art room so…
Six neutrals to turn to when your go-to white won’t do
10 Oct 2022
Every designer has a Resene white they cherish, a tried-and-tested favourite that they know they can come back to time and time again. But even the most beloved and flexible…
How to create your own DIY Anaglypta drum light
16 Jun 2022
This is a simple and chic DIY drum light that glows with sophistication and style. Try out this DIY to give an old shade a new look, and experiment with…
Three exterior colour combos you’ll love with Marley Stratus Design Series® in Grey Friars® and Resene
26 May 2022
When deciding on the look for the exterior of your home there are now more colour choices than ever. The colours you choose for your home will not only create…
Met Gala glam: Three interior styles for a touch of star-spangled glamour
05 May 2022
The stars were out on the first Monday in May for the annual Met Gala in New York. The event, which is a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's…
Dotty artwork helps artist see the big picture
03 Mar 2022
JoLeesi’s artworks are definitely worth a second look. On first impression they look like beautiful abstract designs bursting with Resene colour but it’s only on closer inspection that the mesmerising…
Reader roundup: From a toilet fit for a Pharoah to a rainbow beach installation, our readers are a creative crowd
16 Dec 2021
‘Tis the season for creativity as our habitat readers share their ideas for adding colour about the place.
Egyptian fantasy graces a toilet fit for a Pharoah
In Peter's home the smallest…
Shop crafty and local for Christmas with this roundup of handmade gifts from New Zealand makers
02 Dec 2021
Stuck for that unique gift for the person who has everything? We’ve corralled a collection of the unusual and beautiful from artisan makers, and you can order direct from them…
Flower power: Artist Katie Marshall’s courage with colour
05 Aug 2021
When Katie Marshall discovered a pile of Resene paints, brushes and materials left on her doorstep one morning from her friends and neighbours she knew exactly what to do; return…
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…
Mother’s Day gift ideas to help you shop local
22 Apr 2021
Mum’s the word when it comes to these creative gift ideas. We’ve gathered some fabulous local artisans and small businesses together in one place to help you support local and…
Give a coffee table a glamourous upgrade
20 May 2020
Tabletops are a fantastic place to get a bit creative. Adhesive vinyls are available from a variety of hardware and homeware stores, and here Sarah Heeringa has transformed a boring…
The Letter Q shows how colour made one man’s treasures precious to everyone
06 Apr 2020
New Zealand, often considered one of the most maritime nations in the world, has a storied history with the sea; one that affects each of those who live and visit…
Custom Resene colours make Paperbird the crown jewel of Potts Point
01 May 2020
There is no need to mince words – Sonia van der Haar of Lymesmith is quite simply a master of colour. Last year, the award-winning designer’s keen eye was brought…
Keep things flowing with these top spouting design tips
03 Apr 2020
Spouting and downpipes are crucially important. After all, they help maintain the weathertightness of beautifully designed buildings by diverting rainwater and keeping it from seeping indoors or in between layers…
Colour forecast
08 Oct 2014
Resene colour consultant Nikki Morris recently attended a Colourways workshop in Australia and found that the new Resene The Range fashion colours 16 fandeck is right on the money when it comes to trend-setting.
Here are the forecasts for this season…
Bold communication
12 Mar 2015
Auckland gallery Te Tuhi recently opened its Autumn/Winter 2015 exhibition with an eclectic range of art, including the bold geometrical work of painter Jessica Pearless.
Jessica is the first artist to…
Bathed in colour
12 Mar 2015
Give your free-standing bath even more presence by painting the exterior in a Resene colour. This one, from Hawkes Bay plumbing merchant A W Holder & Sons, is a Smail…
Colour trends: pairing fashion pastels
03 Jun 2015
If you've been keeping up with the latest colour trends, you’ll notice the pastel palette has had a change-up. Gone is the icy gelato style that was popular a few years ago... We're now welcoming…
Which colour for which room?
29 Jun 2015
Some colours just don’t suit some rooms. Here’s our room-by-room guide for making the most of colour.
Living rooms are often part of open-plan spaces that link through to dining and kitchen…
Preparing your garden for spring
24 Aug 2015
Spring is just around the corner. It’s a great time to get the garden tools out of the shed, get stuck in and get ahead on planning and creating your…
Pretty planters
03 Sep 2015
Last week we talked about preparing your garden for spring. This time, it's all about the pretty accessories for your new planters.
We like these colourful hanging planter boxes by Native…
Checking in on Our First Home
25 Feb 2016
We've watched them buy their properties, style up containers, become lighting designers, compete in a rock climbing competition, shed a few tears, paint, paint, paint and give everything they've got…
Hayley takes autumn colour into the kitchen
05 May 2016
Designer Hayley French turns to the kitchen for autumn colour:
The seasons change and as they do they bring new colours and feelings.
With each season’s end we welcome the next, and are…
The Block NZ – Starter for 10
16 Jun 2016
After the initiation of doing up the fifth house in TV3's The Block NZ: Girls Vs Boys, the teams got stuck into their own.
First up, a bedroom for a 10-year-old kid…
Diary of a renovation: Buy local
16 Jun 2016
Editor Sharon Newey continues her own renovation:
Now that we’re part of the global village, and the internet beckons with its promise of bringing us anything we want, our shopping knows…
The Block NZ – Outdoors week is the last reveal
11 Aug 2016
Last week, the teams of TV3's The Block NZ: Girls Vs Boys headed outdoors for the last challenge of the season.
The judges wanted lush spaces that made good use of native…
Blog: Julie's Scandi bedroom makeover
15 Dec 2016
Julie Stuart of Clever Poppy gives her bedroom a new Scandi look... in between running her business and being a mum to two young kids.
Our master bedroom makeover has been a…
Lessons from a renovation
16 Mar 2017
Habitat editor Sharon Newey and partner Ian Rainey undertook a major renovation of their house last year. Even though they’ve renovated before, the scale of this project was tantamount to…
Alison’s passion for green
30 Mar 2017
Interior designer Alison Ward has a passion for the colour green, and for small spaces. She likes nothing better than to find a previously disused space – an old caravan or…
The Block NZ recap: to the roof!
14 Sep 2017
This week on Three's The Block NZ, the teams went upstairs and outside to complete their rooftop terrace. With help from friends and family to finish everything off, there was good cheer all…
Anna unveils her Athena
26 Feb 2018
People have mistaken Anna Leyland’s art as being created digitally, such is the precision of her work. In reality, her screenprints are reproduced from large, original, hand-painted canvases, the work…
2 small ways to bring in autumn colour
29 Mar 2018
As the we drift into a new season, those delicious colours of autumn will be starting to appear, from the reds and burnt brown hues of fallen leaves to the…
Backing black and gold
19 Apr 2018
As we head into winter, we become naturally attracted to colour schemes and decorating tricks that cosy up our homes. Black and gold is that timeless mix that only needs…
Dress up your drawers
15 Aug 2018
Bring a whole new dimension to old drawers with a lick of Resene paint and wallpaper from the Resene Wallpaper Collection.
You will need:
Wooden drawers
Wallpaper sample – we used design 366011…
Bathing in style
02 Aug 2018
Combining European-inspired Adesso products with deep Resene blues, this feature in the latest issue of Urbis sets the scene for luxurious bathroom style.
In these settings, Resene Tarawera anchors the scheme (above),…
DIY cactus art 3 ways
04 Oct 2018
There’s something endlessly appealing about cacti when it comes to home decorating. The creative folk at Australian Women's Weekly show us how to use Resene paints to create three quirky,…
More colour picks from our designers
22 Nov 2018
We asked a number of design professionals about their favourite colours from the new Resene The Range fashion colours 20 collection. While a variety of greens proved to be popular,…
Designers share their fav fashion colours
15 Nov 2018
We asked interior designers and architects to tell us their favourite colour from the new Resene The Range fashion fandeck 20. Here’s what they chose, and why.
Kellie Gammie, Eucalyptus Design
www.eucalyptusdesign.co.nz
Resene…
A colourful cultural heritage project takes flight at Otago Polytechnic
28 Feb 2019
Inspired by a series of iconic postage stamps depicting New Zealand butterflies and moths, a pair of Otago Polytechnic lecturers have given wings to a project that mixes cultural history…
The tropical trend turns over a new leaf
15 May 2019
Today’s tropical patterns have come a long way from the trendy bold emerald-green-plus-millennial pink version that was hugely popular. If you’re tired of seeing that all too familiar look, try…
The latest on lattice
11 Sep 2019
Intersecting geometric repeating patterns, often called ‘lattice’, are classic designs that you have likely seen before. Many of these timeless patterns have been used for hundreds of years in art…
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