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Reader roundup: Sunshine hallways, retro vibes and makeshift Resene downpipes
01 Nov 2023
As we head into late Spring and Summer, we’ve had an abundance of bright and cheerful projects sent in from our readers. From hope stones to zesty murals and wallpaper…
Barbiecore décor: Create your own Malibu dreamhouse with a pop of pink
31 Jul 2023
In a world that celebrates individuality and self-expression, the resurgence of nostalgia has brought forth an enchanting trend that captures the essence of whimsy and unapologetic femininity – as well…
Hayden Burgess’ art inspires happiness and appreciation
29 Jun 2023
Hayden Burgess is an artist whose work exudes joy, positivity, and a touch of playfulness. His creations are characterised by a hint of Kawaii (meaning cute in Japanese) aesthetic, a…
Squeeze in these citrus-inspired paint colours to add some zest to your design
17 Apr 2023
While not every colour that becomes a hit in the fashion world trickles down into the architecture and interior design spheres, fashion is undoubtedly the primary influencer of decorating colour…
Wood you be my Valentine? DIY wooden love couple
08 Feb 2023
Wood you be my Valentine? DIY wooden love couple
It comes around every year. Valentine’s Day, a day to celebrate our love for a special person and those around us. It…
Artist Rachel Dodds has birds on the brain
19 Oct 2022
As voting gets underway for New Zealand’s Bird of the Year competition, one artist would find it difficult to pick a favourite. The natural environment is at the heart of…
Dopamine decorating: feel good colour palettes for your next project
14 Sep 2022
Bold supercharged hues, soft feel-good colours and lavishly patterned wallpapers; designers are embracing elements that evoke a sense of fantasy and other-worldliness.
A growing number of designers and clients are immersing…
Five contemporary yet classic wall colours to try now
18 May 2022
Sometimes your client’s colour goals can feel contradictory. They don’t want their wall colours to be so trendy that they fall out of style a year or two down the…
How to make your own Easter wooden bead bunnies
14 Apr 2022
These bead bunnies are an easy project to keep kids busy this Easter. All you need is some pipe cleaners, wooden beads and Resene testpots so hop to it.
You will…
Graphic and colourful Hundertwasser Art Centre opens in Whangarei
22 Feb 2022
Twenty nine years after the late Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser first sketched his original design for the building, Whangārei’s iconic and highly anticipated Hundertwasser Art Centre has officially opened. The…
Keyword research says these are the top trending kitchen colours homeowners are after
09 Nov 2021
For many clients, kitchens are the place to unwind after a long day and cook up a delicious meal to share with family or friends – so it makes sense…
These lush purple wallpaper designs will convince you to update your walls
18 Nov 2020
Purple has that special ability to veer from bright and berry-like to moody and sophisticated in chameleon-like ease. It’s part of its charm, and what makes this shade a fabulous…
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…
Get colourful with crates
09 Nov 2017
Use unexpected patterns and bright colours to update a couple of retro wooden crates. Sarah Herring shows us how.
You will need
Testpots in Resene Sea Green, Resene ASAP, Resene Hopbush and…
What’s trending in wallpaper?
03 May 2018
We’ve been gleaning plenty of wallpaper inspiration from the Resene Instagram page (find them @resenecolour). Using designs from the Resene Wallpaper Collection, available from Resene ColorShops, stylist Amber Armitage has…
Upcycle DIY: sweet stools and a touchy table
18 Oct 2018
Take an old children’s table and turn it into a fun and tactile sensory board. Then team it with some stools painted to look like donuts!
Sarah Herring shows us how.
For…
The Lido Aquatic Centre gets a colourful lift
24 Sep 2019
When Palmerston North’s primary aquatic centre, The Lido Aquatic Centre, was due for replacement of the exterior building cladding system, the Palmerston North City Council and local artist Melanie Christmas…
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…
