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The tropical trend turns over a new leaf
Today’s tropical patterns have come a long way from the ... more
Q: What blue would be good for a medium-sized room - ...
What blue would be good for a medium-sized room - light or dark? There are hundreds of Resene blues available and they all need to be judged according to the mood or ambiance they create and how they react with ... more/comment
look book DIY vintage sideboard revival
With a bit of TLC and careful colour choice, old pieces of furniture like this ... more/comment
Q: Could you recommend any other light colours that might go ...
We are repainting three bedrooms and the hallway and need a light coloured paint on the walls that will complement our dark brown carpet. I was wondering about Resene Eighth Tea but am worried that might be too stark a ... more/comment
DIY Scrabble tile picture frames
Repurpose picture frames and a handful of Scrabble tiles from an old or incomplete set ... more/comment
Q: Can you recommend a white for our older beach house?
We have just bought a beach place and our contractor is starting the painting before we arrive next week. We want the whole inside to be white except for a couple of feature walls. It is an older, quite dark ... more/comment
Michele’s DIY bookcase brings in a bevy of beautiful blues
With a little help, Michele created this unique custom bookcase to reclaim under-utilised space in ... more/comment
Q: We would like to make our eight-year-old girl’s room a ...
We would like to make our eight-year-old girl’s room a little funkier. Our main colour scheme is Resene Quarter Tea ceilings and Resene Half Tea walls. Funky is good. Mid toned or bright colours look great with Resene Half Tea. ... more/comment
DIY woven tray wall art
Put your own spin on a current wall art trend by painting designs onto woven ... more/comment
Q: Could you please advise some colours to complement our deep ...
I am going to repaint the whole house except the deep green base boards. I will use Resene Woodsman stain for the upstairs. Could you please advise some colours for this and for the trims? It is important to use ... more/comment
A butler’s table, made better
Update a retro butler’s table with this simple and classic makeover. You will need: An ... more/comment
Q: I have a heritage house in red/brown brick and need ...
I have a heritage house in red/brown brick and need to repaint the timber work. The existing colours are a yellowish/mustard and cream. I don't mind this palette, but would like to freshen the look, possibly with a brighter yellow ... more/comment
DIY upcycled mail tray
While still perfectly functional, this old mail tray was looking a bit unfashionable. As part ... more/comment
Q: What colours would suit a 1948 weatherboard low-set house with ...
I have a 1948 weatherboard low-set house with a red roof. What colours would be good for the exterior? It really comes down to personal preference - there are so many options available these days, some of which you would ... more/comment
DIY twinkling star sign
With a string of seed lights, a Resene testpot and an old picture frame, you ... more/comment
Q: Our house is concrete block and wood. Can you recommend ...
Our house is concrete block and wood. Can you recommend colours that look good on block? We don’t like white painted concrete block and were thinking of Resene Hermitage. If this is something we choose to go for, can you ... more/comment
DIY wood plank welcome sign
Extend a friendly invitation to visitors with this easy-to-make welcome sign. You will need: Resene ... more/comment
Q: Can you recommend an exterior colour that would work with ...
Can you recommend an exterior colour for the property that would work with a grey roof colour and slate blue/grey window/door frames and flashings. You could try Resene Double Truffle, Resene Joss, Resene Quarter Grey Olive or Resene Perfect Taupe. more/comment
DIY modern art
Release your inner Matisse with these easy-to-create canvas artworks, which were featured in issue 30 ... more/comment
Q: We need colour ideas to paint the exterior, which faces ...
Our living room walls are Resene Quarter Spanish White and the room opens to a deck via bifold doors. Please suggest colours to paint the outside, which faces north east. A soft mid-toned colour might do two things - 'frame' ... more/comment
DIY Bold Striped Stool
This easy-to-achieve effect makes a big statement and works best with symmetrical-shaped furniture. You will ... more/comment
Q: We are painting the exterior of our 1970s house, which ...
We are painting the exterior of our 1970s house, which has a lot of orange/red brick. What colours would work for the painted areas, to minimise the impact of the brick (we are not fans of brick work but cannot ... more/comment
DIY geo sideboard revival
Revive an old sideboard with a striking, contemporary geometric design. You will need: Sideboard or ... more/comment
Q: I am trying to find a pale lemon colour to ...
I am trying to find a pale lemon colour to paint the interior of a country cottage, to go with white trims. There will be lots of timber furniture in the house. The exterior will be a buttery yellow with ... more/comment
DIY Love Banner
If pink isn’t really your thing, this handmade black and white bunting is quick and ... more/comment
