Embrace the romance of Europe right in your own backyard.In this sunny courtyard, the wall is painted in Resene Half Canterbury Clay with Resene FX Paint Effects medium mixed with Resene Eighth Canterbury Clay and Resene Double Spanish White. The shutters and windowsill are painted in Resene Kangaroo, cobbled patio floor in Resene Half Canterbury Clay, Resene Eighth Canterbury Clay, Resene Double Spanish White, Resene Blanc, Resene Paris White and Resene Half Spanish White, large amphora vase in Resene FX Faux Rust Effect and other vases in Resene Soothe, Resene Pewter and Resene Alabaster. Table and chairs from Jardin. Project by Annick Larkin, image by Bryce Carleton.

Shelley Ferguson had the right idea when designing her gorgeous neutral outdoor space. A beautiful grapevine trails down the stair balustrade and looks striking against the white walls painted in Resene Alabaster. Resene Walk-on flooring and paving paint was painted onto the deck tinted to Resene Blanc. This space is refreshed and ready for relaxing or entertaining. Design by Shelley Ferguson Studio, image by Helen Bankers.

These coastal blue weatherboards are painted in Resene Baring Head, while the deck is stained in Resene Woodsman Uluru. The planter is painted in Resene Baring Head, small vase in Resene Ocean Waves, light in Resene Alabaster and the wall art in Resene Timeless and Resene Alabaster. Table and chairs from Danske Møbler, cane basket and cushion from Bed Bath & Beyond. Project by Melle Van Sambeek, image by Bryce Carleton.

This textured exterior wall adds some interest and depth to this otherwise plain area. The wall is painted in Resene Resitex Plastercote in Resene Foggy Grey, flooring in Resene Gunsmoke, bench seat in Resene Foggy Grey, chair in Resene Awol with a small side table in Resene Nirvana, table pot and large planter in Resene Turtle Green, medium planter in Resene Fawn Green, small planter in Resene Awol, planter holders in Resene Clover with tins in Resene Fawn Green, interior walls in Resene Miso and interior floor in Resene Thorndon Cream. Chair from Danske Mobler, leaf cushions from Briscoes, green cushion and artwork from H&M, grey cushion from Adairs. Project by Vanessa Nouwens, image by Wendy Fenwick.

A splash of sea and a touch of sky, Resene Carefree is a soft blue that works harmoniously with the natural environment making it a great option for bach or villa weatherboards. This soft shade is contrasted with crisp white Resene Alabaster on the side tables, planter and lamp. The chairs and coat hook are in Resene Calypso, large plant pot in Resene Tarawera, decking in Resene Woodsman Uluru and rug in Resene Coast. Mug from Le Creuset. Project by Megan Harrison-Turner, image by Bryce Carleton.