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Create your own industrial-style candleholder
Bring some sparkle to the dinner table with this DIY candle holder idea, finished in ... see this and more videos
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Resene colour palettes take high fashion to another level
Design inspiration can come from practically anywhere. While we have ... 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 door mat
Welcome visitors with this quick and easy painted door mat that’ll give your ‘habitat’ an ... 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
An op-shop wine rack gets brought into the 21st century
Update a plain old wine rack with on trend colour. You will need: Sandpaper Testpot ... 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
Kids will love this hands-on DIY
Birds and ladybirds are brought to life with some imagination and a few Resene testpots ... 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 stained pattern coffee table
A coffee table is one of the most essential pieces of furniture and its design ... 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
Share some love with this Dad’s Day DIY
With Father’s Day just around the corner (1st September), surprise dad with a homemade card. ... 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
Create a customised sanctuary for your furry friend
In honour of International Dog Day, give an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling ... 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 cross-stich drawers
Give an old chest of drawers a colourful, one-of-a-kind makeover with this creative, hand-painted technique. ... 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
Chalk one up for this creative kitchen tray upcycle idea
Give a well-used kitchen tray a second life with a glam new makeover. A splash ... 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
A pre-loved desk gets some new love
As technology grows, the need for pen and paper becomes less and less – leading ... 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 board game
School holidays might be over, but when the weather is bad it can be difficult ... 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
3 Ways with Pinecones
From wreaths to stencils, the humble pinecone is such a versatile material when it comes ... 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 Painted Coat Hanger Art
Grab a few of your favourite Resene testpots and create some one-of-a-kind artwork that’s sure ... more/comment
