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Serving up style: How to make your own fruit flower trays
27 Mar 2025
Brighten up your serving game with these fun and fruity DIY trays! Inspired by the vibrant hues of fresh kiwifruit and blooming flowers, this simple project lets you create stylish,…
Muted but not mundane: why ‘quietly colourful’ designs are trending and how to nail the look for your clients
14 Mar 2025
When you are trying to balance your design’s aesthetics, functionality and psychological benefits, it’s likely you’ll want and need to take a nuanced approach to colour. Unlike stark minimalism or…
Gnome sweet gnome: DIY garden rock gnomes
12 Feb 2025
Transform ordinary stones into whimsical garden gnomes with this fun and easy DIY project! Perfect for adding personality to your outdoor space, these painted rock gnomes are a quirky and…
On the hook
07 Mar 2025
Headphones are a common part of of our daily lives these days, whether it's for podcast listening, work calls or catching up on your favourite tunes. It’s handy to have…
How to make a corner clothes rack
01 Mar 2025
Helpful hang ups
Rethink a hinged clothes rack by attaching it to a corner wall for a hugely useful hanging space, perfect for beside the front door or in a teenager’s…
Crackling creativity: DIY plywood flowers
15 Jan 2025
Bring everlasting blooms into your home with this creative plywood flower DIY. Using scrap plywood, vibrant Resene testpot paints and a touch of Resene Crackle Effect for added texture, you can…
Pot luck: A DIY terracotta table to top off your space
13 Nov 2024
Transform a humble terracotta pot into a stylish, sturdy table that’s sure to be the centre of attention at your next gathering! With a few simple steps and a splash…
Take it outside: The top Resene paint and stain colours being used outside
14 Oct 2024
It seems almost like clockwork. As soon as the first whispers of warmer weather arrive, more clients come knocking looking to fresh up their exterior colour scheme. But for many,…
Fowl play: DIY chicken skittles
03 Sep 2024
Looking for a fun and colourful project to keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? This DIY chicken skittles game is the perfect way to brighten up a gloomy…
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…
Me time – how to make your own book and glasses stand
26 Sep 2024
Never lose your place again with this easy book holder. Not only is it super simple to make and super practical for your book, the inside of this smart design…
Woodn’t this look lovely on the wall? Try this DIY cube art!
10 Jul 2024
Are your walls feeling a bit bare? You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on a piece of artwork, you can just make your own! Try this unique and…
Designing for emotions: leverage colour psychology and popular Resene paint colours to maximise a space’s impact
10 Jun 2024
It should come as no surprise that colours have the ability to evoke a wide range of emotional responses. This phenomenon is rooted in both associations to colours and the…
Pourfect perch: A DIY paint drip stool
28 May 2024
Give an old stool or seat a new look with this colourful DIY idea. You can use an old stool you have lying around at home or head to your…
You can do it! Try this inspiring DIY
14 May 2024
Sometimes we just need some inspiring words to motivate us. With this DIY, you can create your own artwork to put on your wall that is both colourful and encouraging.…
How to offset bold accent hues for better-balanced colour palettes
11 Mar 2024
Colour plays a pivotal role in creating atmosphere, defining spaces and evoking emotions within our built environments. While many popular light, understated and nature-inspired Resene paint colours are easy to…
Tamatea currency creation
28 Feb 2024
A painting can certainly share a story and convey mood and emotions. They can also make a feeling or a memory come to life as if the artist’s DNA is…
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…
The final of House Rules will leave you speechless!
26 Oct 2023
With only two teams left, after Char and Violet received the lowest score on re-do week, the fight is on to win the life-changing prize that will change one team’s…
Three Halloween DIYs to get you in the spooky spirit
11 Oct 2023
It’s spooky season and a time to decorate our homes in some disturbing décor! Get creative with your favourite Resene colours and pick up some testpots to celebrate Halloween! From…
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…
Enter the Resene Colour Home Awards 2023/24 now!
30 Aug 2023
Have you used Resene paint at your place? Entries are now open for the Resene and Your Home and Garden Colour Home Awards and you could win a whopping $5000!
We…
Rock solid kindness: A DIY to spread some joy
15 Aug 2023
Spread joy and positivity by transforming ordinary rocks into vibrant works of art to brighten someone's day. All you need are smooth rocks of various shapes and sizes, Resene paint…
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…
Bold, fresh and quirky: Exploring the world of Rachael Stone Art
14 Jun 2023
Step into the vibrant and whimsical world of artist Rachael Stone, where every creation is a bold and fresh statement. Rachael's artwork exudes a sense of playfulness and quirkiness, filled…
Five earthy yet elegant colour palettes to nail the quiet luxury look
16 May 2023
While the resurgence of maximalism continues to be a major topic of discussion in the design world, there is also a new adaptation of minimalism on the rise. Sometimes referred…
Colour your dreams: How to style your bedroom with the new Resene Living duvet range
13 Apr 2023
The colours of your bedding and walls can greatly impact the overall look and feel of your bedroom. The right combination can create a harmonious and relaxing space, while the…
These DIY bird feeders will look s’peck’tacular in your garden
14 Feb 2023
Look no ‘feather’, these DIY bird feeders are the colourful touch your garden needs, and may also help to deter the birds from eating your summer veggies! With the help…
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…
DIY Christmas decoration idea: A piece-ful jigsaw wreath
17 Nov 2022
The festive season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than doing some Christmas crafts. You can reuse those old jigsaw puzzles that have pieces missing, or other…
DIY Bee Aware garden sculpture
22 Sep 2022
September is Bee Aware month – so it’s time to step outside and smell the roses and take note of the 28 species of native bees and 13 species of…
Resene’s new The Range fashion colours prove that these joyful hues have been worth the wait
16 Aug 2022
Welcome to the era of luscious, lively brights as Resene dives into the joy and optimism of on-trend, vibrant hues along with an undeniable mid-century vibe. Bringing exquisite splashes of…
Is your Dad a DIY Disaster? Dob your dad in and win.
11 Aug 2022
Does your dad nail DIY or does he need to brush up on his DIY? Either way he can be in to win $1000 worth of Resene paint products for…
This impressive winning family teeny house features a stained wooden staircase
10 Aug 2022
It was a creative family effort that won Kate Cater and her teenage daughters Anna and Maddie a title in the habitat by Resene Teeny House Competition. As the winner of the…
This impressive winning family teeny house features a wood-stained staircase
03 Aug 2022
It was a creative family effort that won Kate Cater and her teenage daughters Anna and Maddie a title in the habitat by Resene Teeny House Competition. As the winner of the…
How to make DIY arched shelves for your wall
20 Jul 2022
These arched shelves are equal parts adorable and chic. Whether you’d like to create an extra spot in your home for resting a pot plant, a candle or even your…
5 wallpaper and colour pairings worth considering on your next project
15 Jun 2022
There’s no doubt wallpaper is having a renaissance but it’s hard to avoid letting past experiences colour our current design decisions. Wallpapers of the past are night and day in…
How to make your own chic and classic DIY round side table
19 May 2022
This DIY round side table makes for a fantastic addition to a bedroom. If you have books stacking up on the ground, or simply want a spot to place a…
How to make a DIY windchime for your garden
12 May 2022
Add some colour to trees in your garden and give making a DIY terracotta windchime a go. Kids in particular will have fun decorating these pots, and you’ll be able…
How to make your own Mother’s Day DIY goodie crate
28 Apr 2022
Treat mum this Mother’s Day and fill a handmade crate with goodies – think chocolate, bath bombs, her favourite snacks, you know the drill. There’s nothing sweeter than a handmade…
Three egg-cellent Easter DIYs to dive into this weekend
31 Mar 2022
Easter brings with it an abundance of soft pastel colours, chocolate bunnies and painted eggs. If you’re hoping to deck out your home with a little Easter flair, Resene has…
Six neutral-based colour palettes to use now
21 Mar 2022
While data shows that clients are making bolder paint colour choices than ever before – a phenomenon that’s most likely been spurred from staring at the same white walls for…
Big ideas for teeny houses: Pro tips from a miniature artist
17 Feb 2022
As anybody entering the Resene Teeny House competition will know, a smaller interior decorating canvas doesn’t mean a scaling down of the materials you can, or want to use.
For experienced…
Create a bee and beneficial insect hotel
12 Jan 2022
Beneficial insects such as ladybirds, lacewings, parasitic wasps, hoverflies, praying mantis, spiders, dragonflies, lacewings, various beetles, solitary bees such as leafcutters and bumble bees are a gardener’s best friend. Not…
Two Christmas projects using timber offcuts
15 Dec 2021
Christmas cheer doesn’t need to break the bank, these two merry projects use timber offcuts and Resene testpots to create festive flair in your home.
Project 1: Christmas card peg board
No…
An artist gives silver salvers a Resene makeover for a whole new generation
14 Dec 2021
Artist Casey Trownson readily admits to an addiction to Resene testpots – and puts them to good use as she upcycles and repurposes throwaways from the past into modern treasures.…
Make your own Christmas tree
02 Dec 2021
Transform your backyard or bach into a festive wonderland with a tree built from plywood. Use this tree as part of your decorations by stringing it with fairy lights or…
Take the ultimate festive ‘shelfie’ with this Christmas tree shelf
24 Nov 2021
Get your home ‘shelfie’ ready this Christmas with this standing Christmas tree shelf built from old pallets. Fill the shelves with your favourite Christmas cards or paint ornaments in your…
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…
You won't believe the detail in Fleur Thorpe's colourful teeny house
13 Oct 2021
You could stare at Fleur Thorpe’s teeny house (order yours here) for hours. The intricacies of her work unveil themselves over time: tables made from cotton reels, cabinets fashioned from…
Sweeten your interiors with these honeycomb shelves
30 Sep 2021
Bee Aware Month isn’t just for the kids – spruce up your home with these sophisticated honeycomb shelves that are sure to have your guests buzzing. Made from untreated pine,…
Celebrate Māori Language Week with vibrant colours from around Aotearoa
16 Sep 2021
Aotearoa New Zealand’s colourful, lush landscapes and fauna are second only to its vibrant culture. It is Māori Language Week this week – the perfect time to embrace te reo…
Embrace your inner artist and brighten up your garden with these colourful totem poles
17 Jun 2021
Impress your neighbours and set your garden poles apart with these artistic totem poles. You can mix and match colourful designs, get arty with some realistic fruit, or keep it…
Create your own Kiwiana wall hanging
28 May 2021
Embrace our unique backyard with this quintessential Kiwiana wall hanging. With vibrant Pohutukawa flowers and a cute fantail, this piece of décor will have crafters all aflutter. Originally inspired by…
Six warming palettes that are perfect for the shift in season
15 Mar 2021
It’s tough to admit, but the tell-tale chill that signals the start of autumn is already in the air. As the weather continues to cools off, it can be a…
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…
A style insider’s guide to matching this season’s colours and clothes
30 Sep 2020
Beauty EQ style director Louise Hilsz has shared her fashion nous with a definitive list of this season’s must-have styles, all tailored to the colours of the season. Expect statement…
Could you be the inaugural Resene King or Queen of DIY?
02 Sep 2020
If you know how to perfectly paint a wall and swing a hammer on the nail, the crown and glory could be yours! This year Waikato Home & Garden Show…
One outdoor patio, two striking designs
12 Aug 2020
Jeff and Kay’s achromatic outdoor patio hideaway is as enviable as they come. Designed by Studio2 Architects, it features a sheltered dining table as well as a separate lounge area…
Create your own wall hangings
08 Jul 2020
Everyone loves a Kmart hack, and these circular-shaped wire placemats transform so easily into decorative wall art. Choose the motifs and Resene colours that suit your home best!
You will need:
3…
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…
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…
One down, one to go
28 Mar 2013
A lively charity auction was held in Carterton in the
Wairarapa last weekend with a number if items for sale including two houses and
a car. Paint for the houses was donated…
Paint like a pro
19 Jun 2014
Repainting your walls is an easy skill to learn. With a bit of advice, patience and practice you can paint like a pro:
Tools and materials:
Paint –Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen is…
Schemes that work
31 Jul 2014
Why reinvent the wheel when there are various types of colour schemes that work well?
Complementary schemes
This is a more dramatic style of scheme, using colours that are opposite one another on the colour wheel.…
Paint your house like a pro
29 Jan 2015
A coat of paint on the outside walls of your home can make all the difference in the world. But it needs to be done right for lasting benefit. The colour you…
Kid's corner
13 Jul 2016
The kids don't need to be twiddling their thumbs these school holidays. We have so many fun projects for them to turn their hands to. Stock up on Resene testpots…
The Block NZ – First impressions count
28 Jul 2016
Why is the front entrance and stairs so important in a home? Usually, it's because it's the first moment someone sees inside your home and gets a feel for your…
Get Growing: how to make timber edging
05 Oct 2016
The Get Growing Roadshow was back at Natalie and Matt's property this week to continue the makeover of their garden. While planting in the front garden will be made up…
Get Growing: make a groovy veggie garden
13 Oct 2016
In small gardens, practicality and lifestyle often compete for space and sun, which means the aesthetics of elements like the vegetable garden have taken on a whole new meaning.
As the…
Get Growing: how to build floating steps
03 Nov 2016
What's the first impression that your house gives from the outside? If your exterior steps are looking a bit dated, here's a great floating steps idea from last week's The Get Growing…
Get Growing: make a colourful privacy screen
17 Nov 2016
Privacy is an ever-increasing issue in the modern suburban landscape. In this week’s episode of The Get Growing Roadshow, landscape designer Justin Newcombe came up with a very colourful solution…
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…
Christmas DIY: No-fuss festive tree
24 Nov 2016
Looking for something a little different to hang your tinsel onto this year? This Scandi-inspired Christmas tree is a perfect, fuss-free way to get festive and will bring joy to the…
Get Growing: make a heat pump cover
01 Dec 2016
With The Get Growing Roadshow makeover project at Natalie and Matt's garden nearly finished, there's still one unsightly area that needs to be addressed. It's typical of a relatively new…
Readers show their animal side
06 Jun 2017
You'll find this wonderful Snoopy letter box at the end of Robert Raines' driveway in Ohaupo – Robert created it himself, made using testpots in Resene Bright Red, Resene White and Resene Black, with Resene Pont Cabbage for the…
DIY: Build a pergola
04 Jul 2017
Build a pergola in your backyard, and then sit back and enjoy…
You will need
Tools and equipment: Electric drill, extension lead with RCD protection, post hole borer and auger bit, builder’s…
3 cute and clever craft projects
16 Nov 2017
One for the kids five years and up, these cute and clever craft projects are a great way to get creative with Resene testpots – from making paper plate UFOS to painting little…
DIYS for little artists
08 Feb 2018
For kids who love to pick up a paintbrush, these DIYs are perfect for their creative minds. Plus, they make gorgeous additions to children’s bedrooms. Or try them out yourself.
Nikki…
From old frame to bird feeder
05 Apr 2018
Do you have a spare old frame that’s hanging around and needs something to do? We love this idea for a bird feeder made using a frame and finished in…
Hamish’s colourful 3D printed world
14 Jun 2018
Hamish Trolove merges new tech with old fashioned artistry, creating 3D printed objects for fun, and painting them using Resene testpots to give them extra wow factor. From a 1920s-style…
Colourful kid’s play
23 Aug 2018
Teach your kids the joys of colour and DIY with these three gorgeous projects by Kiwi Families’ Alayna Flighty, including quirky bird feeders and a rainbow-coloured driftwood mirror.
Drift away
Spring is…
DIY Vertical Herb Garden
17 Jan 2019
Keep your herb garden close at hand and free-up some deck space by making this stylish wall-mountable planter board with little more than a piece of pine and a few…
Artist Hana Carpenter finds fresh inspiration in small things
07 May 2019
In 2008, artist Hana Carpenter and her husband, Samuel, made the move from Auckland to Wellington to start a family. While she was busy raising their four children, her life…
Faux-ly convincing wallpapers
06 Jun 2019
Lusting after the look of a New York-style loft, a sumptuous leather lounge or a timber cabin? Thanks to advances in digital printing, wallpapers have become rather convincing at replicating…
Three spooky crafts to make with your little ones in time for Halloween
22 Oct 2019
Rather than just being about lollies and sugar overload, Halloween can be a great reason to get creative. Those who want to get creative and get into the spooky spirit…
Louise’s colourful co-working space is proof risks can pay off
10 Dec 2019
When Louise Evans decided to leave the big smoke and chaotic ad agency life to move home to Invercargill, nothing could have prepared her for the colourful journey she was…
Editor’s Picks: Colours inspired by our surroundings
08 Jan 2020
One year ago today, I had just completed the road trip of a lifetime. My partner and I had driven from Christchurch out to Queenstown, over to Milford Sound, down…
Editor’s Picks: Pattern play
05 Mar 2020
Incorporating patterns into your decorating scheme can be incredibly intimidating for many people – especially if you want to mix in more than one. Whether you are a design traditionalist…
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