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Marcelle and Simon’s colour-lover’s villa
When advertising executive Marcelle Baker came to designing the interior of her renovated, century-old villa in Onehunga, Auckland, colour was key in the form of ... more
Go beachy chic Hamptons-style
Mention the Hamptons as an interior decor style and most people will probably envisage the huge houses and glamorous parties as represented by any number ... more
Stylists’ colour loves
When the new Resene The Range fashion fandeck 20 was launched recently we asked some of our stylists to pick their favourite colours. These stylists ... more
David and Cheryl go from ordinary to ...
When David and Cheryl Aitken bought their Stanley Pt home on Auckland’s North Shore in 1988 it was a modest home but in a stunning ... more
Spring greens to try
Resene Laurelis a distinctive bay tree green, worthy of acclaim.
Resene Laurel
Resene Wild Willow is a bright pistachio green.
Resene Wild Willow
Resene Pale Leafis a calm misty green, natural and uncomplicated in spirit.
Resene Pale Leaf
Add vintage flair to weddings, baby showers or other big ... more
Miss Lolo goes bold with Resene
The bold and colourful world of Miss Lolo has teamed ... more
Stripes take a twist with Resene curtains
Stripes are a perennially popular decorating motif, whether they are ... more
Resene’s double duty at Outward Bound
Did you know about 7200 litres of Resene paint have ... more
School holidays and spring come together as the perfect catalyst ... more
On trend: Laundry love
The laundry is not the sexiest room in the house, often overlooked in favour of kitchens and bathrooms when it comes to spaces that are ... more
Sonia creates a live-in work of art
This 1960s architecturally designed house in Cronulla, New South Wales, has been given much more than a facelift with a new coat of paint. Sonia ... more
On trend: Shaping up
Do you have a large expanse of white wall? Or a square box room with few architectural features? Good news! They make the perfect blank ... more
Settlers’ cottage gets a cheeky new look
A stunning makeover of one of Nelson’s historic settlers’ cottages has left it looking rich and colourful, much like its past. Right down to the ... more
Jenny and Peter river-inspired heritage masterpiece
Jenny and Peter Brown have renovated plenty of houses over the years but their commitment to keeping true to the essence and original style of ... more
Work that kerb appeal
Much is made of the importance of street appeal when it comes to selling your house. That’s all well and good, but there’s nothing wrong ... more
New ways to go green
Going green is a phrase with plenty of connotations beyond simply choosing a colour scheme, and they influence the shades of green we prefer at ... more
Zane and Suzanne’s dramatic eco facelift
Zane and Suzanne Raphael knew the renovation of their rundown villa in Auckland’s Greenhithe would be epic. What they didn’t expect is that through the ... more
Stuart and Tracey’s stunning light-flooded home
When Stuart and Tracey were making over their transitional villa in Devonport, Auckland, they turned to layers of Resene whites and neutrals to preserve the ... more
On trend – take it tonal
Not long ago this gorgeous mellow-toned room would likely have been awash in millennial pinks but here there’s a subtle shift away from that side ... more
Trend watch: going grey
Grey can sometimes be side-lined with thoughts of it being too cold or uninviting, yet the right shade of grey can actually be a wonderful ... more
Bold and beautiful colour awards announced
The winners of this year’s Resene Total Colour Award were announced at a gala evening last night, with some unexpectedly bold projects taking top honours. more
Dave’s garden goes from simple to stunning
A busy garden can still provide a restful space, as proven by homeowner Dave Lewis’s detailed yet calming outdoor area. And with a new paved ... more
Our favourite rooms on Three’s The Block ...
We’re halfway through this year’s The Block NZ, with six room reveals under the teams’ belts. Week by week, the four homes are becoming more ... more
Natalie and Dan’s modern, monochromatic Waikato build
Natalie and Dan Isaac may have had to live in a sleepout for a year while waiting on their house to be built, but the ... more
Kitchens that catch your eye
This year we’ve featured some stellar kitchens painted in Resene, styled to perfection and showing the different ways to create a beautiful (and well-functioning) kitchen. more
