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Create your own DIY pool noodle sculpture
13 Mar 2026
Transform a simple pool noodle into a bold sculptural statement by tying it into a chunky knot. Finish with Resene FX Metallic in Gold Dust for a luxe, shimmering effect…
Happy Halloween! Three spooky DIYs for the whole family
22 Oct 2025
With only a few more days until Halloween, it’s time to get creative with some fun craft projects to decorate the house. These DIYs are easy, colourful and fun for…
A chat with Diana Shchukin: Career, life and designing spaces that inspire
12 May 2025
Diana Shchukin, Associate and Interior Designer at JTB Architects, has an innate ability to blend sustainability, innovation and aesthetic beauty in her design work. With a passion for interior design…
Eucalyptus: the tranquil tone that works wonders in every space
12 May 2025
In a time when our lives seem to feel more and more complicated with each passing day, paint colours that successfully balance well-being with versatility are far more than just…
Captivating coastlines and cosy charm: Win this brand-new home in One Tree Point, Northland
30 Jan 2025
Located just 25 minutes from Whangarei and two hours from Auckland, One Tree Point is a peaceful coastal community, looking out across Marsden Bay towards Whangarei Heads. It offers safe…
Reader roundup: Outdoor showers, a ‘coast’al lounge and morning rainbows
25 Sep 2024
We’ve got a great mix of projects to show you this month. We absolutely love to see what you have been up to with Resene paints, and being able to…
Our most elegant wallpaper collection yet!
22 Aug 2024
The Resene Elegance Wallpaper Collection is designed to elevate your walls from the everyday to the elegant. Harmonious colourways with refined designs offer timeless options for homes young and old.…
Black is back: Which Resene paint colours to choose, where to use them and how to play to their strengths
10 May 2024
In design, many tend to divide colours into two camps: those considered to be classics and those thought of as trends. But there are plenty of times when a colour…
How to blend trends and timelessness through transitional design
08 Apr 2024
If you have ever found yourself on the fence about whether it’s better to embrace a trend-focused colour palette or opt for a classic look comprised of timeless hues, we…
Find peace in Pegasus with this first-prize Heart Foundation Lottery home
31 Jan 2024
With a gorgeous lake at its centre, the growing town of Pegasus is popular with families of all shapes and sizes. Situated in north Canterbury, it is just 25km from…
Bold and brave designs for week three of House Rules!
28 Sep 2023
It was a colourful week for House Rules week three! This week was Theresa and Jarrad’s turn to hand over their keys to the other teams, and we’ve got the…
Embrace winter luxury and create a cosy lounge with The Gas Hub
04 Jul 2023
As the colder months approach, there's nothing quite like the warmth and luxury of a gas fireplace to transform your lounge into a cosy retreat. Combined with captivating Resene paint…
Preserving heritage, inspiring innovation: The Barracks' modern office design
07 Jun 2023
The transformation of Brisbane's historic Barracks Building into a vibrant office space was made possible by the design skills of interior designer Charlotte Wilson from MacArthur and Co., and the…
Mastering bathroom décor: A new bathmat range to complement your walls
29 Mar 2023
The bathroom is a place where we spend a lot of time, whether we're getting ready for work or unwinding after a long day. It's important to create a space…
Product of the month: Resene Lumbersider
10 Mar 2023
We ask a lot from exterior paint, having to withstand the natural elements all year round. If you’re looking for a low sheen waterborne paint that will stay looking great…
Dramatic Resene paint colours to reach for when only dark will do
10 Feb 2023
There was a time when many believed that painting a room from tip to toe in a dark hue would automatically make the space feel smaller. Luckily, that theory has…
5 breezy Resene blues your clients will fall in love with
18 Jan 2023
Once the summer holidays have passed, it’s common for clients to approach designers looking for a change – especially if they spent their days off at home or at the…
Cue a style reboot for the perfect slumber
16 Aug 2022
The bedroom is one of your client’s more important rooms; it’s where they sleep, relax and greet the day. So, it’s key that it serves their unique tastes right in…
Voting opens for NZ’s Tiny House Awards
10 Aug 2022
Ever wanted to peek inside a tiny home? Have a look at some impressive tiny homes across Aotearoa up for the 2022 Tiny House Awards – voting for their winners…
Pairing your linens with Resene colours
20 Jul 2022
Wondering which colours pair best with your bedroom linens? The Resene Living collection from is here to help. The latest addition to the range, the new Resene Living Calypso design,…
Seven new wallpaper designs that will get your clients talking
22 Feb 2022
While there are some clients that you might have a tougher time convincing that wallpaper would be a stellar addition to their project, there are plenty of others that come…
Beyond Very Peri: the other colours you will see more of in 2022
25 Jan 2022
When Pantone announced Very Peri as the colour to define 2022, we found the choice a bit surprising. The hue is also a tricky one to work with across many…
Resene Total Colour Awards 2021 winners announced
22 Nov 2021
In Resene’s 75th year, it seems fitting that the latest Resene Total Colour Awards have been a true celebration of all things colour. From neutral to bright, pastel to weathered,…
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…
Get into the Bird of the Year spirit with this crafty kiwi project
21 Oct 2021
Feathers will fly and beaks will no doubt be bent out of shape in Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the Year competition. Voting is now open in the light-hearted…
What does the colour of your front door say about you?
16 Sep 2021
When you were deciding to paint your front door, did you spend hours poring over the decision, or did you just pick the first colour that looked nice and matched…
Outfit office in Brisbane’s historic Barracks building gets a thoughtful fitout with Resene Nocturnal and Resene Crowshead
19 Jul 2021
The Barracks site at 61 Petrie Terrace in Brisbane has had a colourful history. First used in 1860 as a jail that housed 96 prisoners, the building has held many…
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…
Paint it P.I.N.K. for the month of May
05 May 2021
Colour it pink this May and support the fight against breast cancer. This month, buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, or K and Resene will donate $1…
Splice up your life with some colourful new Resene Living cushions
08 Apr 2021
Nailing the on-trend tonal look just got easier with the Resene Splice cushion collection from the Resene Living range at Briscoes. The 45cm x 45cm cushions are a pairing of…
Around the world in eight elegant wallpapers
16 Feb 2021
Travel bug biting and nowhere to go? Bring some foreign – or not so foreign – flair home to an interior near you with these designs from the Resene Wallpaper…
6 geometric wallpapers that will make your space sing
15 Apr 2020
Despite the often orderly appearance of geometric patterns, they can be just as useful in adding to the casual appeal of a space as they can be to building structure…
Win a paintable birdhouse
11 May 2017
Be in to win one of these cute paintable villa birdhouses, from The Limit and Resene. Grab some Resene testpots and paint yours to match your house, or in any colours you wish. We’ve used a classic grey-blue…
Win a paintable birdhouse
11 May 2017
Competition closed – congratulations to the winners Rob of Koitiata, Natasha of Lower Hutt, and Haylee of Tauranga.
Be in to win one of these cute paintable villa birdhouses, from The Limit…
Design tricks that add dollars
05 Apr 2018
None of us like to think that our interiors look, well, cheap… Like we’ve only shopped at the local budget home décor outlet. Here’s how to make your place look…
The 6th wall – floors
16 May 2018
We tromp all over them, often without a second thought to what we are walking on.
But floors can be so much more versatile than that. Certainly, hard flooring is a…
Heating as a style statement
26 Jul 2018
With winter comes the ever-present concern about efficient, effective heating. But do you need to sacrifice good, stylish design for the sake of lovely instant warmth?
Not these days.
When we’re renovating…
Three’s The Block NZ recap: kitchen and dining rooms
31 Jul 2019
As the competition heats up, this week the teams were asked to create a beautiful kitchen and dining room, an area that’s often the heart of the home and an…
DIY door mat
18 Sep 2019
Welcome visitors with this quick and easy painted door mat that’ll give your ‘habitat’ an extra dose of curb appeal.
You will need:
Coir door mat
Testpot in your choice of colour –…
2019 Bird of the Year competition takes off
30 Oct 2019
New Zealand is home to flocks of fantastic birds species, many of which are entirely unique to the country. Sadly, many native birds are also in crisis threatened with extinction.…
Paint it black
28 Nov 2019
With Black Friday growing in popularity each year, why not use this as inspiration and bring black into your home?
When it comes to interior decorating, black sometimes gets a bad rap. Some…
Street style
14 Jan 2020
Colour works wonders when it comes to enhancing kerb appeal, whether it be a small feature or showcased on every possible surface. Whether your home is country chic or modern…
Editor’s Picks: An elegant bathroom for everyday life
04 Feb 2020
Designing a bathroom that not only looks stunning but also meets your everyday needs is a challenging feat, but not an impossible one.
Like kitchens, bathrooms are ‘investment rooms.’ Their fixtures…
