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Product of the month: MyArtisan Foundation Coat
14 Apr 2026
From the outset, Resene has built a reputation as a supplier of innovative products. This includes the ever-evolving range of textured finishes for both DIYers and professional painters, first introduced…
Reader roundup: Spotlighting your home projects
22 Jan 2026
Our readers are always busy creating many different things with Resene – artwork, upcycled furniture, you name it! But this month we’re putting the spotlight on some of your wonderful…
Product of the month: Resene Woodsman
10 Nov 2025
If you’ve got a project where timber is going to be a core feature, Resene Woodsman is your go-to for achieving lasting protection while also letting the grain and beauty…
Picture perfect patios
10 Nov 2025
Today’s most alluring al fresco spaces feature palettes packed with personality. Indoor-outdoor living has always been a defining feature of New Zealand and Australian design. From sun-drenched decks to leafy…
Make your next project stand out with the Resene FX range
15 Sep 2025
A simple paint finish doesn’t always cut it, and with more designers stepping outside the box you want to have something truly special. If your clients want something unique or…
Explained: Different paint finishes and where to use them at home
11 Sep 2025
So you know you want blue, or green, or white, in your home, and you’re about to start your amazing home makeover, but there’s one more question to think about……
Cosy outdoor spaces for all seasons… even winter!
26 Aug 2025
A seamless indoor/outdoor flow can make your home feel larger, more open and inviting. But when cold winds, rain or frost hit, even the most appealing outdoor area can feel…
Reader roundup: A mountain mural, Dragonstone sculptures and outdoor colour
27 Mar 2025
We’ve got a great roundup of projects from our readers this month. From a revamped bedroom to handmade coasters and a blue-tiful bathroom, you’re sure to find some inspiration here!…
Favourite finds: Earthy elegance in home design
12 Mar 2025
Favourite Finds is back to showcase the best in home design with a curated selection of products to help you craft the perfect décor look for your home. This month’s…
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…
Meet the team: Hannah Lynch
14 Jan 2025
What is your role at Resene and what does it involve?
I am one of the Auckland Residential Colour Consultants. My primary role is assisting people with interior and exterior colour…
Go with the flow: Summer living
17 Dec 2024
The silly season is well and truly on its way! With all the hustle and bustle that summer brings, introducing a fresh new design in your home is easier than…
Newstalgia: how younger generations are reinventing design details of the past to make them relevant for today
13 Aug 2024
Nostalgia, the sentimental longing for times past, has had a profound influence on architecture and interior design trends. Since the industrial revolution, each decade has had its own distinctive design…
Create something truly special with more than just paint
13 Aug 2024
Sometimes, a simple paint finish isn't enough! If your clients want something unique or distinctive, then make a statement with a colourwashing effect. Whether it's adding drama to a home,…
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…
Make your next project unique with a rust effect feature wall
08 Jul 2024
Keen to make a statement with minimal effort? The Resene FX range has been cleverly designed to create unique and textured paint effects. One of the most spectacular is Resene…
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…
Breathe life into a beige colour scheme with these boredom-busting Resene accent colours
12 Feb 2024
With the skyrocketing popularity of neutral-focused design aesthetics like ‘quiet luxury’ and ‘warm minimalism’, beige has made a big comeback in the decorating world. While often considered a safe and…
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…
Clever ways to use up leftover paint: Tips from Masterstroke by Resene
07 Jun 2023
Leftover paint tins taking up space in your shed? Don’t be tempted to throw them away. Masterstroke by Resene is here to help you freshen up your home and property,…
Reader roundup: A dazzling front door, upcycling hacks and mindful painting
08 Feb 2023
Our readers have been busy lately and we love sharing what you come up with using Resene paints and products. From daring yellow front doors, to colourful children’s building blocks…
Reader roundup: A fantasy style mural, plant pot friends, and an exterior refresh
18 Jan 2023
We love seeing what our readers create with the help of Resene paints and products. We have spotted some great creations from the last few months, from a rust effect…
Product of the month: Resene FX Faux Rust Effect
14 Dec 2022
If there is one thing a lot of new projects have in common, it’s that they strive for weathered finishes, that helps to make them blend into the environment with…
Reader roundup: Bright barbiecore and sustainable gifts
17 Nov 2022
habitat readers have been brave and creative this month. In this reader roundup we see our readers trying new techniques with Resene paints and finishes such as colour blocking, going…
Celebrate Māori Language Week with the colours of Aotearoa
15 Sep 2022
It is Māori Language Week this week – the perfect time to embrace te reo and learn more about the language. Māori Language Week has been celebrated since 1975, with…
Resene makeover for Castlecliff's Cross Street in Whanganui
22 Jun 2022
Resene colours have transformed a busy Whanganui route thick with traffic. Locals are hopeful the cheery hues will calm drivers and create a safer (and more beautiful!) atmosphere for the…
Reader round up: Mural walls, makeovers and mudcakes
16 Jun 2022
It’s been another month of Resene fans across the country getting their creative juices flowing. There’s no shortage of impressive projects using Resene paints and wallpapers, check them out below.
Flower…
Upcycler Wendy creates funky furniture
16 Jun 2022
Old pieces of furniture are often unrecognisable once Auckland artist Wendy has given them a makeover. Sanded, painted, decked in florals – Wendy is passionate about giving everything from shelves…
How to embrace a tonal colour palette in your home
05 May 2022
After a change in your home for winter? Tonal interiors are your answer to creating a harmonious look in any room. Think of it as your secret weapon to creating…
Natural Wonder: Stylish new wool carpets to try from Feltex
16 Mar 2022
Carpet solutions with Feltex
From the farm to your floor, two stylish new wool carpet ranges from Feltex celebrate the natural beauty of New Zealand wool.
There’s nothing quite like natural wool…
Rainy Day DIY: Rainwater solutions from Marley
03 Feb 2022
Rainwater solutions from Marley
Managing rainwater is an important aspect of home maintenance. Quality spouting and downpipes help ensure your home is weathertight and structurally sound. Spouting prevents erosion, basement flooding,…
Siso brings the colours and flavours of the Mediterranean off the beaten path
07 Dec 2021
You may not expect to find a fashionable bar and eatery in the heart of Remuera serving up rich and sumptuous neo-Mediterranean cuisine, but since opening in March, Síso has…
Travel the world from the comfort of your backyard with Target Furniture
11 Nov 2021
Outdoor furniture feature with Target Furniture
A change can be as good as a holiday and with Target Furniture you can transform your patio, deck or courtyard into a staycation-worthy retreat…
Celebrate World Bee Day with a rust effect planter full of flowers
20 May 2021
May 20 is World Bee Day! Celebrate these pollination heroes by creating a large planter to hold the flowers and herbs bees love. This planter uses a rust effect for…
Get crafty this weekend and enter the Resene Upcycling Awards
31 Mar 2021
It’s time to venture into the depths of your shed and transform your old toys, décor, or furniture into works of art. The Resene Upcycling Awards are back for the…
Black in the garden - a modern look amongst the plants
03 Mar 2021
Black Mulch has become the darling of urban landscaping. Black houses, black pavers and black fencing, not to mention black paint tones, are often contrasted with white, grey and brown…
Turn a concrete urn into a vintage looking planter with Resene FX Faux Rust Effect
28 Jan 2021
Transform a plain concrete planter into an antique style planter using Resene FX Faux Rust Effect. This product gives surfaces the look of rusted steel with an easy application. Once…
Why mulch matters: How to keep your garden hydrated this summer
11 Nov 2020
In the face of a warm and parching season – and subsequent hose bans for part of the country – it can be difficult to know just how to help…
Reader’s Roundup: September 2020 Edition
30 Sep 2020
Inspiration abounds again in our social pages! Here are a few of this month’s wonderful reader projects to glean ideas, tips and some creative zest.
Peter’s rustic park bench
The Resene FX…
Family set the footing, but Anna Major found her own path forward
16 Jun 2020
Some of us choose a career in design. For others, it’s almost as if the career has chosen us. As the daughter of owners of a longstanding décor business, that…
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…
Get a rustic weathered look in a fraction of the time
01 Apr 2020
As the Resene FX special effects range continues to grow, so are more and more exciting ways to enhance your home. One brand new product that’s caught our eye is…
House maintenance: you’ve just gotta do it
01 Sep 2015
When you’re busy and the budget is under pressure, it’s all too easy to put off doing maintenance around the house. While not all house maintenance is essential, some certainly…
Diary of a renovation: kitchen confidential
14 Oct 2015
We’re told it’s the hub of the home, the centrepiece of the living space. Up front and on show. The kitchen is so much more than just a place to…
Francesca’s styling secrets
22 Jun 2016
Stylist Francesca Storey of Showroom shares the secrets on how to group accessories.
Making your house a home is as much about choosing the paint colours as it is about accessorising. Grouping…
What paint? And how?
29 Jun 2016
Paint can go anywhere, right? Yes… mostly, as long as you use the right product, paint or paint system.
The Resene technical expert gets many queries about painting different surfaces, from…
Heritage Rescue: a pop-up museum for Christchurch
09 Sep 2016
Five years after the devastating Christchurch earthquakes, the Heritage Rescue team created a pop-up museum showcasing amazing archaeological finds from the devastation.
Since the quakes more than 1200 buildings have been…
Reader project: a sparkly Rubik fridge
16 Nov 2016
What do you get when you cross an old fridge with a Rubik's cube? You get this cool project by Wellington reader Cathy Gandy. With a bit of help from…
Mini makeover: perked up planters
18 Jan 2017
So you've got green fingers but are lacking anything pretty to place your plants and herbs in? Well we've got you covered. Even if you're not a DIY connoisseur, these planter…
House paint season: your questions answered
19 Sep 2017
It’s exterior house painting season, or maybe you’re tackling a smaller outdoor painting project this summer.
Even if you’re an experienced hand with a paint brush, there are always some issues…
Using a painter, part 2
17 Jan 2017
In part one of our mini-series, we talked about finding a painter, deciding on colours and getting ready. Here, we get find out what’s involved in a professional painter’s job.
Starting…
Look out for these home design trends
05 Apr 2018
As new collections hit the stores with the change of season, it’s exciting to see what trends are emerging. We asked Freedom to share three trends that are helping to…
Bringing trends into the home
26 Apr 2018
Stylist Francesca Storey discusses bringing the latest trends into the home – and that it’s not as difficult or intimidating as it may seem.
Magazines, blogs, social media and advertising tempt…
Black beauty
27 Jun 2018
There’s something about black exteriors on a new build that’s all at once bold, modern and beautiful. This Taranaki home is no exception, with Resene Woodsman Pitch Black stain on…
Editor’s picks of the month
12 Jul 2018
Blissful bedrooms
Often the first rooms we try experimenting with colour are the bedrooms – maybe because they are safely tucked out of sight in case we make a mistake. Creative homeowner and…
