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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…
Creating a playful and inviting space for Tiny Giants Paediatric Clinic
12 May 2025
Designing a paediatric clinic involves more than just functionality – it's about creating an environment that makes children feel comfortable, reassured and excited to visit. This was the approach that…
Precision and vibrancy with artist Cap Jacobs
01 May 2025
Cap Jacobs is a New Zealand-based artist whose work stands out for its precision, vibrant energy and minimalist yet complex style. Specialising in abstract paintings, Cap’s pieces feature sharp lines,…
Product of the month: Resene FX Metallics and Resene FX Pearl Shimmer
07 Apr 2025
If you’re looking for something to make your next project shine above the rest, explore a range of shimmering colours with Resene’s innovative special effects collection of metallic and pearlescent…
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!…
Create your dream kitchen with Resene and Samsung
27 Mar 2025
The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, and thanks to Resene and Samsung, you can truly personalise yours with stylish, colour-matched appliances. The Samsung Bespoke…
Artist Andrea Green blends intuition and technique in expressive art
19 Mar 2025
Andrea Green’s artistic journey is one of constant evolution, shaped by her passion for portraiture and an intuitive approach to creativity. Her work is a dynamic blend of subject, process…
Product of the month: Resene Kitchen & Bathroom range
14 Mar 2025
As we head into the cooler months, dampness and moisture become even more of a concern in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. These hardworking spaces need extra protection to keep mould…
Bringing stories to life: Paula Green and the vibrant world of Pohū Arts
12 Mar 2025
Murals have the power to transform ordinary spaces into vibrant, meaningful places that tell a story. For Paula Green and her daughter Grace, mural art is more than just painting…
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…
Favourite finds: Create a bold and beautiful design with our top product picks
13 Nov 2024
Welcome to Favourite Finds, where we bring you the best in home design to inspire you each month with curated picks to help you bring together a décor look for…
Think wood stains are immune to influence from colour trends? Think again
11 Nov 2024
Beloved for their classic and earthy appeal, wood stains remain an essential tool in the world of design as a method for enhance the natural beauty of timber while complementing…
Whakawhitinga: A mural of passage and connection at the Dunedin School of Art
07 Nov 2024
At Dunedin School of Art, artist Sarah Viault’s mural ‘Whakawhitinga’ brings to life a profound message of heritage, intergenerational connection and ecological balance. Using an array of vibrant Resene hues,…
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,…
The best kitchens and bathrooms in NZ have been announced!
25 Sep 2024
The best kitchens and bathrooms in New Zealand were announced on Friday 6 September at the NKBA Excellence in Design Awards, and we’ve got them hot off the press to…
Do in a day – four ways with chairs
26 Sep 2024
Four fast, simple add effective design ideas to upgrade your seating.
Resene testpots are one of the most versatile tools in your home makeover kit. To demonstrate the big impact you…
Green cuisine: This might just help you decide your next kitchen colour!
06 Aug 2024
The colour green is one of the hottest design trends, and when it comes to your kitchen, well, we might just persuade you with these designs. Two designers show the…
Reader roundup: Before and afters to WOW all!
16 Jul 2024
Who doesn’t love a good before and after? We have some great projects to show that prove colour can make all the difference! From bathrooms to kitchens and fences –…
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…
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 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…
Artist Darcelle Nesser creates another masterpiece
22 Feb 2024
Sitting next to her giant Feijoa mural in Palmerston North, you’ll find a brand new mural from Darcelle Nesser painted using bold and captivating Resene colours.
“It's about Gravitational Waves of…
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…
The latest colour trends from local show homes
28 Sep 2023
If you’re stuck for interior design inspiration or are not sure what colour to paint your walls, these sophisticated show homes from Jennian Homes show us the latest colour trends…
Resene Total Colour Awards 2023 winners announced!
30 Aug 2023
It was a much awaited treat to be able to celebrate the winners of the Resene Total Colour Awards in a colourful awards night at New Zealand Fashion Week. The…
Emma Andrews is bringing colourful personalities to life with Resene
10 Aug 2023
Emma Andrews, the creative mind behind the whimsical hand-painted dolls known as Folk, has captured the hearts of both children and adults with her simple yet stylish creations. With a…
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…
Beyond flat: Get inspired with these textured wallpaper ideas
10 May 2023
Bring on the texture with the Resene Wall Textures V Wallpaper Collection, finished in a range of popular and classic hues carefully combined with texture to bring an extra dimension…
Paint it PINK for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
04 May 2023
Help Resene raise money for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. Buy any Resene 60mL testpot beginning with the letter P, I, N or K during May 2023 and Resene will…
Your designer guide to interior trends
20 Apr 2023
With their stunning and versatile range of luxurious wool carpets, Godfrey Hirst have released their Farm to Floor designer guide to give you some interior inspiration for your home. The…
Your designer guide to interior trends
17 Apr 2023
With their stunning and versatile range of luxurious wool carpets, Godfrey Hirst have released their Farm to Floor designer guide to give you some interior inspiration for your next project.…
Product of the month: Resene FX Paint Effects Medium
17 Apr 2023
Sometimes more than just a paint finish is required! If your clients are looking for something a little different, or unique, Resene FX Paint Effects Medium can help you to…
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…
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…
Meet the team: Rebecca Long
10 Mar 2023
What is your role at Resene and what does that involve?
My role is Senior Architectural Representative. From technical support to colour advice, I encourage my clients to use colour and…
This artist has an eye for detail
08 Mar 2023
In the South Island of New Zealand, artist Wicksey is creating breath-taking works of art that are transforming the public spaces in his town. With the help of the Resene…
Spoil your furry friend with this DIY dog feeding station
03 Mar 2023
If you’re sick of placing sticky dog bowls on the kitchen floor, try making your own colourful dog eating station to keep things neat and tidy! You can match the…
From interior design to artistic sculptures, Stephen Burke tells his story
22 Feb 2023
After more than 20 years’ experience as an interior designer, Stephen Burke began to design and create his exquisite sculptures, inspired by his design background as well as working in…
Brea Snider shows her talent and flair through her colourful plant pots
18 Jan 2023
You’ll be hard ‘pot’ to miss Brea’s colourful designs. From minimal to detailed, she has found her creative outlet through using Resene paints and products to make these wonderful one-of-a-kind…
Project Spotlight: Walker Architecture's Red Box
13 Dec 2022
Resene Bright Red isn’t quite what you would expect to see amidst the green hills of Wellington, but this was exactly the vision for the clients of Walker Architecture &…
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…
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…
Meet the Team: Rachael Devine, Resene New South Wales State Manager
08 Nov 2022
What do you at Resene?
I am the New South Wales State Manager of Resene based in Sydney where we have two Resene ColorShop stores and an awesome passionate team. My…
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…
Auckland exhibition ‘Psychedelic Sways and Street Punk Ways’ stuns in Resene colours
06 Jul 2022
If you happened to walk past Te Ahu Art Collective in Ponsonby last month, you may have seen Ellie Skeet perched in the window painting. Her vibrant work is part…
Small wonders: Teeny House competition winners revealed!
23 Jun 2022
The winners of the Habitat by Resene Teeny House Competition show that size doesn’t matter when it comes to creativity and style. Decorators young and old entered the competition which…
Breathe easy: Why Resene paints are the Sensitive Choice
15 Jun 2022
Health and wellness have never been higher on the priority list, and the building sector is no exception. With focus shifting to product selection and mindful choices, the Resene Environmental…
Resene Construction Systems offers up fresh inspiration for textured interior walls
18 May 2022
Textured surfaces and minimalism really are a match made in heaven. Not only do textured walls and ceilings break up the starkness of a pared down look, but they infuse…
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…
Reader Round up: Our readers are painting everything from dollhouses to doors
31 Mar 2022
Our creative readers have been busy. In this round up, we see readers using Resene paints and colours to spruce up cottages, bring mannequins to life, brighten doors and delight…
Student and artist collaborations splash two Victorian communities with colour
17 Mar 2022
After much anticipation, South Gippsland is now home to two new public art projects designed and curated by Collingwood-based studio, The Social Crew.
The first was painted in the township of Korumburra, which artists David…
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…
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…
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…
Pattern power: New Zealand and Australia’s wallpaper renaissance
24 Jan 2022
From large-scale floral patterns to mid-century geometric designs to family photos transformed into custom murals, wallpapers are on the up and up in interiors. New Zealanders and Australians are increasingly…
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…
A feast for the eyes: Christmas table setting ideas
15 Dec 2021
Before the turkey or ham arrives on the Christmas table, deck out your table with napkin rings which set the scene with finishing touches using a splash of Resene colour.
Add…
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.…
Five must-have mauves for next-level sophistication
07 Dec 2021
Out of the way, flat grey – there’s a new darling neutral that’s come into vogue. Dubbed mushroom mauve, the hue has been surging in popularity within the fashion scene…
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…
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…
How to make these five classic colour combos feel cool and contemporary
11 Oct 2021
Despite their long-lasting appeal, working with classic colour combinations can still be tricky. On one hand, their timelessness makes them a smart choice for clients looking for longevity. But on…
Interior Designer Kate Alexander creates her colourful miniature dreamhouse
29 Sep 2021
Kate Alexander of Places and Graces used her teeny house as an opportunity to play out her interior design fantasies. This included creating colourful furniture pieces from international designers, such…
Our readers are creating everything from colourful cabinets and caravans to entire solar systems
23 Sep 2021
From creative lockdown upcycles to schoolroom projects, this reader roundup sees our readers leading colourful lives with Resene paint. With splashes of Resene Hot Chile, Resene Edward and Resene metallics,…
Stop and square: Artist Caroline della Porta colours outside the lines
16 Sep 2021
Artist Caroline della Porta got her start as an illustrator for London newspapers in the 1980s creating fast and furious work for tight newspaper deadlines. More than three decades later…
12 paint and decorating trends to design with now
13 Sep 2021
The ripple effect created by recent challenges has been hugely disruptive for decorating and design trends, given the massive interruption to global supply chains and the cancellation of significant fashion…
Home is where the heart is: Take a look inside this flawless Heart Foundation Lottery home
11 Aug 2021
The opportunity to create an elegant home in the beautiful Bay of Plenty beach town of Papamoa, with its white sand and rolling surf, is one that many of us…
Flight path: Meet the artist turning bicycle tubes into fabulous feathers
11 Aug 2021
Elaine Grant-Dolby’s feather jewellery is taking flight across the country. Her iridescent works, created from upcycled bicycle tubes, are soaring to new heights with a splash of Resene paint and…
5 design hacks for updating your laundry
05 Aug 2021
Laundries are one of the most functional spaces in the home, but they can also be a great place to experiment with design and colour. With a few easy design…
Embrace your inner night owl with this starry DIY art
05 Aug 2021
Birds of a feather rock together in this creative DIY canvas. This is the perfect opportunity to venture into the garden for pebbles and make the most of those wintery…
Five wallpaper murals that bring some serious ‘wow’ factor
16 Jul 2021
Looking to make a lasting impact through a single wall? Try one of these five show stealing mural designs from the Resene Wallpaper Collection, which are guaranteed to make an…
3 tips for creating the perfect powder room PLUS a powder room competition
24 Jun 2021
The humble powder room was once a place for eighteenth century ladies to preen, primp and powder their wigs before a ball. Powder rooms were as elaborately decorated as the…
Amber Hamilton gives new meaning to fashion first
15 Jun 2021
Designer Amber Hamilton began her career back in the late 80s as a professional artist and graphic designer working in the news media. She had a particular interest in fashion…
It’s a kind of magic: Inside Arty Vicky’s dragon’s den
13 May 2021
When it comes to art, the magic is in the colour for Vicky Millman. Vicky, also known as Arty Vicky, has always been creative but only began thinking of herself…
Colour in the winter vegetable garden begins with the right mix
14 Apr 2021
When the cool winter days roll around, it’s great to enliven the garden with vegetables that have brightly coloured leaves. Plant silverbeet ‘Brightlights’ for its striking red, pink and yellow…
5 unexpected colour combinations that totally work
16 Feb 2021
If you’ve been in the design game awhile now, you might find yourself lucky enough to have one of those clients that trusts your recommendations completely. It can be a…
DIY: Kite mobile
01 Mar 2021
The back wall is painted in Resene Warrior, with stars in Resene Black White and clusters top-coated in Resene FX Nightlight glow-in-the-dark. To maximise the glow the stars could be…
Move over, Art Deco – Art Nouveau is back
26 Jan 2021
If you’ve read a design magazine or set foot inside a furniture shop sometime within the past two years, you’ve undoubtably witnessed overwhelming evidence of the resurgence of Art Deco-inspired…
Graveyard restoration project helps honour those that have passed
21 Jan 2021
Brian McIntyre and a team of ‘guardian angel’ volunteers have been honouring the dead by restoring and repainting headstones in a historic Nelson graveyard.
Brian and his team of 15 volunteers…
It’s now easier than ever to check out Resene’s top colours
08 Dec 2020
When you’re feeling stuck for where to get started on your colour choices for a project, or to narrow down your options, it’s common for people to reach out and…
PRau Studio 2.0 elevates a 1970s concrete block commercial space to new heights
20 Oct 2020
When we’re all so busy – and when we’re forced to spend a significant portion of the year avoiding one another – we don’t always get the opportunity to sneak…
A new line of defence against the ‘arc’ enemy
15 Sep 2020
About to embark upon a new build, renovation or retrofitting of a client’s home? It may not be the prettiest part of a property, but the distribution board really is…
Annie Kelly’s pop art inspired animal portraits are totally pawsome
16 Sep 2020
For Annie Kelly, art has always been a way to express her fondness for animals. Believe it or not, even her 7th form painting portfolio was themed around raccoons. Nowadays…
New hospice facility leaves a lasting impression
21 Jul 2020
Te Omanga Hospice, an established palliative care facility serving the Hutt Valley community, was given a gorgeous new home coloured with a restful Resene palette. The former building, though well-loved,…
Paul and Brett bring minimal and modern magic to this Mangawhai beach-farm property
16 Jun 2020
When it comes to designing a house thoughtfully, there are a number of approaches you can take. Sometimes it’s about choosing a design that stands out from the crowd. At…
DIY colour pop tallboy
01 Apr 2020
Like many people, Sarah had a tallboy dresser at home. It was nothing fancy and was showing definite signs of wear and tear, but it was still too good a…
Creeping on in
06 Dec 2012
This quirky bathroom was a stand that won bronze at the recent Waikato Home Show. Created by Eucalyptus Design & Interiors and sponsored by Mico Design, the concept was for…
It’s all in black and white
17 Jul 2013
The Orange and Black teams went head to
head again this week on TV2’s Mitre 10
Dream Home, with the Black team edging ahead with one point in the living
room makeover. Their…
Sharp and sexy, they said
25 Jul 2013
On
this week’s Mitre 10 Dream Home, the
Orange team (aka the Giles family) won with a comfortable margin after the
bathroom project. Their scheme of black and white tiles and textured wallpaper
painted…
Cooking with colour
30 Oct 2013
Many of us would have seen Smeg’s very
groovy retro refrigerators but have you thought of using colour on other appliances?
The latest Smeg collection, by esteemed designer Marc Newson, offers a…
It’s a Whopper
02 Apr 2014
The name says it all. This massive art installation, called Whopper, has been created by
Christchurch-based artist Miranda Parkes for the Tauranga Art Gallery. Designed especially for the gallery's unique Atrium
space,…
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.…
On the outside – your questions
18 Sep 2014
It’s coming up for exterior house painting season, or more commonly known as summer.
The long, dry, warm days ahead are perfect for updating the outside of your house. Here are…
Colour takes to the road
26 Nov 2014
If you’re tired of seeing the tide of grey, silver and white cars on the road these days, just pop down to Masterton for a visual vehicular pick-me-up. Owner John…
A real look at renovating
13 Jan 2015
If you ever wanted to see the true trials and tribulations of making over a home – without the edits of TV shows and magazine editorials – check out local…
Figuring out paint types
18 Feb 2015
So you’ve sweated over the paint colour choices for your home, but that’s just part of the process. Now it’s time to understand what type of paint you should use…
Diary of a renovation: colours
20 Jul 2015
You’d think that by working for a Resene magazine and website for several years, I’d be confident with colour. And I am… but there are just so many wonderful Resene…
Clever paints
27 Jul 2015
Resene paints are certainly known for their good looks and high quality. But aside from the startling array of colours and the regular fashion colours fandeck launches, Resene also has…
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…
East, west, which direction is best?
15 Oct 2015
The magical thing about colour and light is that it's not static – this is why the same colour changes its depth and tone in different rooms in your home.
So how can you be…
Diary of a renovation: the exterior colours
04 Feb 2016
The debate raged on and on. Did the exterior of the house need two colours or one? We just couldn’t decide.
The original 1970s house had been clad in lumpy stucco,…
Kym's wall hangings with a difference
01 Jan 2016
While many turn to wool and cotton for their woven wall hangings, designer Kym Church decided upon a different approach using wood, glue and Resene paint to sculpt her dreamy…
Get the handcrafted look
15 Sep 2016
This delightfully pretty wallpaper, now available at Resene ColorShops, answers the current desire for interior elements that look handcrafted. From the Modern Artisan collection by Candice Olson, the background has…
Just like our cover…
13 Oct 2016
We said it was easy to replicate the hills mural on the cover of our Autumn/Winter issue, and one reader has proved us right… with his own twist.
Craig Hall wasn’t…
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…
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…
DIY: French wash panels
01 Feb 2017
Here's how to get that aged, French provincial look for walls, panels or cabinets. Project by paint effects specialist and stylist Greer Clayton. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.
You will need
Two paint colours, one…
Create a watercolour wall
06 Mar 2017
This sunset-inspired watercolour wall is surprisingly easy to do. Its randomness is part of the charm, so don’t worry if yours doesn’t come out looking exactly like this.
You will need:
Resene testpots of…
A true retro surprise
22 Jun 2017
When Sandra Lowden went to renovate her bathroom, she discovered that the stunning black and silver foil wallpaper was an original Mason's handprint, hung in 1975. So instead of embarking on…
Bachelor pad breaks out of reno rut
02 Nov 2017
In another week of great renovations, TVNZ1's HOMEmade visited the bachelor pad of Atlas, firefighter, amateur actor and solo dad, and his son Matthias.
Renovations had already started since the lads moved in,…
Boh's boutique of colour
22 Nov 2017
With a delightful colourful scheme of candy pinks and teal blue, it's hard not to fall in love with Boh Runga's new Auckland 'Bohtique'.
The jewellery designer and singer-songwriter recently opened the doors…
DIY Christmas centrepiece
20 Dec 2017
Create a Christmas centrepiece for the table by adding a bit of sparkle to some old baskets. Sarah Herring shows us this quick and easy upcycle.
You will need
Testpot brushes
Resene testpots…
Bring extra sparkle to kids’ toys
31 May 2018
Wooden toys are sturdy and long lasting – but sometimes they need a coat of Resene paint to make them appealing again. Sarah Herring inspires us with her latest project.
You…
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…
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…
Fashion paint colours hit the stores
27 Sep 2018
The much-anticipated fashion colours fandeck from Resene is now in-store at Resene ColorShops and resellers.
The new Resene The Range fashion colours 20 is an inspiring and carefully curated collection of…
Stylish… and smart
18 Oct 2018
When is a switch plate not a switch plate? When it’s a combination of clever ideas and good looks, as with the Iconic® range from PDL. Iconic has a modular…
Easy DIY art: Maximum impact
01 Nov 2018
Try these simple techniques to create dramatic retro-style art.
Poured paint art
Simply pour on the paint for a freestyle artwork.
You will need:
Testpots in Resene Sea Green, Resene Gold Dust metallic, Resene Kaitoke…
Clean and clear – easier, healthier choices for your bathroom
24 Jan 2019
Nobody likes cleaning the bathroom. It’s a time-consuming, dirty job, and if your bathroom isn’t up to scratch, it can feel pretty pointless as well – why bother if your…
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…
Diamonds are a wall’s best friend
07 Aug 2019
Interiors trends may come and go, but as the adage says, diamonds are forever.
While Marilyn Monroe may have preferred the real thing, when it comes to interior decorating, skip the…
Bring some direction to your interior scheme
27 Aug 2019
A ‘well-travelled’ look is an enviable one. It seems to carry with it a sense of metropolitan sophistication that suggests that the homeowner is somehow wise beyond their years.
If you’re…
Resene award winners show courageous uses of colour
29 Aug 2019
Resene has a long history of colour and today's colour range of thousands of hues is a far cry from the handful that was available when Resene started 73 years…
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…
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 –…
Shaun’s decoys help save the fairy tern
02 Oct 2019
One man’s clever thinking and Resene paint are helping save New Zealand’s endangered fairy terns. Shaun Lee has been making decoys on a 3D printer, painting them with Resene paint…
Put some zip in your walls with zigzags
09 Oct 2019
Chevron and herringbone designs have been all over our floors and up our walls for a while now but have gone from fairly uniform patterns to zig-zagging their way into…
Readers’ Roundup: October 2019 Edition
22 Oct 2019
We know spring has sprung when we start seeing plenty of fresh new projects popping up in our inbox.
If you’re looking for inspiration as you head into the long weekend,…
Editor’s Picks: A lounge for an art lover
12 Nov 2019
Inspired by a recent visit to the Auckland Art Gallery for the kick off of the brand new Denmark Design exhibition, the assemblage of this month’s Editor’s Picks is a…
6 tonal wallpaper designs that add just the right amount of texture
10 Dec 2019
Too much of a good thing ends up being a bad thing. Some wallpaper designs, while their pattern is beautiful, can overwhelm a space – especially if they have other…
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…
Holiday gifts for him, her and the home
05 Dec 2019
With the festive season sneaking up, our minds quickly turn to gift shopping. If you’ve been coming up short for ideas - never fear. We’ve curated a list of colourful,…
Last minute ideas for Christmas decorating
17 Dec 2019
Christmas has a way of sneaking up on us, and whether you’re super organised or behind the curve, finding yourself with a never ending to do list is part of…
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…
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…
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