Before the renovation, Ian and Sharon's home could have been classed as retro 70s... but not in a good way. It's a completely different story today, with a breezy scheme of Resene colours and a whole new look. Here's a look at our most popular home of 2017.

The first time Jenna and Paul saw their first home, they fell in love immediately. With walls already painted in Resene Double Black White, it was an easy canvas for Jenna to add more colour where it was needed – from Resene Duck Egg Blue in the master bedroom to wonderfully textured black-grey wallpaper in the living room. 

When Steve bought this 1920s bungalow, it hadn't been renovated since the 80s and was yearning for a makeover. He repainted the whole house in a scheme of Resene Quarter Sisal and Resene Lemon Grass, transforming the interior from sad to stunning.

Inspiration behind a home's colour scheme can come from anywhere. For this Masterton home, it came in the form of a summer dress, with a pattern of cherry red hibiscus and lush green leaves. And it works beautifully. 

When Kate was asked to update this character bungalow, she decided that painting the property in warm Resene whites and a splash of deep Resene greens was a perfect choice – a nod to the home's sweeping views above the treetops and the beach right on its doorstop.