14 Mar 2024
The Resene Curiosity Wallpaper Collection available from your local Resene ColorShop has an array of strikingly unique, eye-catching designs and patterns with fabric like texture, fullness of leaves and flowers,…
11 Mar 2024
Colour plays a pivotal role in creating atmosphere, defining spaces and evoking emotions within our built environments. While many popular light, understated and nature-inspired Resene paint colours are easy to…
11 Dec 2023
In the heart of Wellington's CBD, you’ll find a lush green retreat where you can escape off the busy sidewalk and relax with a coffee in hand. Kākāriki Coffee showcases…
14 Nov 2023
Artist Mel Eaton has unveiled her award-winning mural titled ‘Floating with Whio’ in Dudley Park, Rangiora, Canterbury. Mel was one of ten winners from across the country who took out…
06 Sep 2023
Dive into your next DIY adventure with this stylish marble pedestal project. Easily crafted from plywood and pine, achieve a beautifully marbled effect through careful painting techniques and finishes with…
24 Aug 2023
Sal and Graham, the proud owners of this charming house, were ready to give their beloved abode a fresh new look. Tired of the conventional white, faded exterior, they sought…
19 Jul 2023
We love seeing what our readers get up to using Resene paints and products, and it has been a busy couple of months. From beautifying public spaces to full exterior…
14 Jun 2023
Step into the vibrant and whimsical world of artist Rachael Stone, where every creation is a bold and fresh statement. Rachael's artwork exudes a sense of playfulness and quirkiness, filled…
07 Jun 2023
Relax into your home with the Resene Club Botanique Wallpaper Collection, offering elegant natural patterns that give a luxe take on hygge. The collection is brimming with geometric retro designs,…
16 May 2023
While the resurgence of maximalism continues to be a major topic of discussion in the design world, there is also a new adaptation of minimalism on the rise. Sometimes referred…
20 Apr 2023
With their stunning and versatile range of luxurious wool carpets, Godfrey Hirst have released their Farm to Floor designer guide to give you some interior inspiration for your home. The…
17 Apr 2023
With their stunning and versatile range of luxurious wool carpets, Godfrey Hirst have released their Farm to Floor designer guide to give you some interior inspiration for your next project.…
04 Apr 2023
You’ll impress every ‘bunny’ with these gorgeous DIY Easter plant pots. Whether you go for a bunny or a chick, Resene has the paint colours you’ll need to make these…
18 Jan 2023
Once the summer holidays have passed, it’s common for clients to approach designers looking for a change – especially if they spent their days off at home or at the…
14 Dec 2022
When the pupils at Freemans Bay School enter the grounds, they see a rainbow - an array of colours that arcs through the buildings to represent the diversity of the…
13 Dec 2022
The Resene Change is Good Wallpaper Collection by Michael Michalsky is a carefully curated range of wallpapers to suit both commercial and residential projects. German designer Michael Michalsky is known…
25 Nov 2022
Despite the many roadblocks and challenges specifiers have been up against during the past few years, the 12th annual Resene Total Colour Awards saw a bumper crop of impressive entries.…
10 Oct 2022
When you’re crafting a building that is a frontrunner of architectural typology within a neighbourhood, the pressure is on to set the bar high. Using Resene colour to create a…
16 Aug 2022
Recent times have seen us emerge from a period of change in which we were forced to stop and settle. The pandemic brought going into the office and school to…
18 May 2022
Sometimes your client’s colour goals can feel contradictory. They don’t want their wall colours to be so trendy that they fall out of style a year or two down the…
28 Apr 2022
If you have a little one keen to get the paint out and their creative juices flowing for Mother’s Day, this hand bouquet is the perfect craft. Get messy, get…
21 Dec 2021
Wallpaper is a hot trend in 2022. But why reserve wallpaper for your home, there’s wide range of designs that can make a statement in baches and holiday homes –…
02 Dec 2021
Xana Denruyter uses paint by the truckload - but then her creations do span whole city streets. The Belgian-born mural artist has turned her designing talents into a fulltime career.
“There…
09 Nov 2021
As the world’s all-time favourite colour, blue is always relevant. Evocative of the sea and sky, no hue is said to be more relaxing or restful. Blue stands for integrity,…
13 Sep 2021
The ripple effect created by recent challenges has been hugely disruptive for decorating and design trends, given the massive interruption to global supply chains and the cancellation of significant fashion…
30 Aug 2021
Spend an afternoon crafting and spruce up your home with these fabulous DIY ideas. DIY isn’t just limited to the shed or the kid’s craft table anymore; it’s become a…
25 Aug 2021
Revamp your home office
This painted colour blocked feature in Resene Fast Forward clearly defines this workstation. Surrounding walls in Resene Sea Fog, floor in Resene Truffle, shelves and desk top in Resene Fast Forward, chair…
11 Aug 2021
The opportunity to create an elegant home in the beautiful Bay of Plenty beach town of Papamoa, with its white sand and rolling surf, is one that many of us…
11 Aug 2021
Your favourite colour has just been taken to a whole new level! The Resene Colour Block range has a fabulous new collection of candles and diffusers inspired by vibrant Resene…
11 Aug 2021
The Resene Wallpaper Collection has a wallpaper for any personality. We’ve created the ultimate wallpaper quiz to match your personality to an interior style and range of wallpapers. For more…
29 Jul 2021
The bedroom is arguably the most unique room in the house. We all want a bedroom true to our personality, whether that means embracing our minimalist side, a trendy boho…
22 Jul 2021
Across the country, our readers are getting creative with colour. This collection of artists, DIYers and serial renovators prove that the sky’s the limit when it comes to working with…
15 Jul 2021
Thanks to the internet, we’re seldom short of places to look for inspiration these days. Like us, you might have a few favourite sites bookmarked – heck, maybe even this…
03 Jun 2021
The humble shoebox has been transformed into interior inspo with the Resene Dream Room in a Shoebox competition. People around the country dove deep into their cupboards to find old…
13 May 2021
Spice up your kitchen with a splash of colour and a dash of style. Gone are the days when kitchens had to be plain neutrals and whites. Now, Resene’s smorgasbord…
05 May 2021
Do you have an impressive collection of houseplants? Does your urban jungle make your neighbours green with envy? You could be New Zealand’s 2021 Houseplant Hero.
NZ Gardener is on the…
16 Feb 2021
Travel bug biting and nowhere to go? Bring some foreign – or not so foreign – flair home to an interior near you with these designs from the Resene Wallpaper…
16 Feb 2021
If you’ve been in the design game awhile now, you might find yourself lucky enough to have one of those clients that trusts your recommendations completely. It can be a…
03 Dec 2020
If there's one room in the house where imagination rules, it's in a child's bedroom. Leave rules and restraint at the door - Resene has a wide range of fun…
10 Nov 2020
In a challenging year, the entrants for the Resene Total Colour Award winners have shown the power of colour and creativity to change space, mood and emotions. From new builds…
04 Nov 2020
Bold wallpaper designs are often the life of a room. They draw your eye in, hold your attention and leave you entranced with their fearless palettes. We’ve put together five…
20 Oct 2020
Getting clients to commit to braver (and sometimes seemingly not so brave) colour choices can be challenging. While building trust can certainly play a role in convincing them to cross…
07 Oct 2020
Fronds, flowers and a soothing air – the pillars of a tropical print are all you need to bring your holiday home. And just as one’s holiday dreams are about…
07 Oct 2020
habitat by Resene magazine issue 33 is on its way
The spring/summer issue 2020/2021 of habitat by Resene is out now – and it might just be our favourite to date!…
15 Sep 2020
As the weather finally begins to warm, both designers and clients alike are being drawn to decorating with different colours. For as long as humans have been decorating, we’ve been…
09 Sep 2020
At its very essence, your home should be your happy place. The space where your personality is on display in all its glory. With joyful patterns, cheery colours and unexpected…
12 Aug 2020
From afar, Hannah Jensen’s pieces look to be created with intricate brushstrokes and cleverly detailed shading. However, upon closer inspection, these ‘brushstrokes’ are unmistakably knife strokes – carved into layers…
15 Jul 2020
Whether you have a dark or small space that you wish felt light and airy, or if you’re simply looking to build a neutral look that’s anything but boring, a…
06 May 2020
With much of the world stuck at home, there has never been a better time to catch up on some of the books we’ve been meaning to get around to.…
29 Apr 2020
Even if you don’t live near the ocean, the lure of the beach is undeniable. It's casual, carefree and a majestically impressive display of nature all at the same time.…
01 Apr 2020
As the Resene FX special effects range continues to grow, so are more and more exciting ways to enhance your home. One brand new product that’s caught our eye is…
04 May 2015
Are you tired of being part of the urban jungle – that’s the one without many plants? You needn't miss out on the relaxing way plants make you feel. Opt for…
15 Oct 2015
The magical thing about colour and light is that it's not static – this is why the same colour changes its depth and tone in different rooms in your home.
So how can you be…
21 Nov 2016
Franscesca Storey from Showroom thinks it’s beginning to look like Christmas at her place.
Somehow Christmas gives us permission to be extra creative and I’m not talking about bombarding your tree…
17 May 2017
Jill is the sort of landlord everyone would want. She not only provided an innovative solution to bathing while she renovated the main bathroom in a rental property, but gave it…
06 Jul 2017
As The Block NZ kicks the week off, the teams were sent their first room brief – creating a kid's bedroom. This week the teams had to spin the wheel of fortune, each…
10 Aug 2017
Find your escape with the new Imaginarium wallpaper collection, a mix of tropical designs and vintage prints. We've fallen in love with this cheeky wallpaper print (code 12401), filled with perching lemurs, bright blue hummingbirds and exotic…
12 Oct 2017
Laundries are often right at the bottom of the reno list, and can become uninspiring and downtrodden as time marches on.
On last night's HOMEmade, the family's laundry room was in dire…
12 Apr 2018
Always losing your keys? Get organised with this DIY key holder, designed to be useful while looking stylish.
You will need:
Timber offcut
Pencil and ruler
Table saw
Resene testpots in Resene St Kilda, Resene Ming, Resene Green…
04 Jul 2018
Sarah and Ryan Gartner hadn’t planned on starting a furniture business but as with many great business opportunities, it was sparked by a personal need. In 2016 after creating some…
19 Jun 2019
Sofas are a big investment – one that needs to be comfortable and flexible enough to accommodate not only your day-to-day seating needs but also when you entertain or move…
04 Jul 2019
As homeowners and interior designers have begun embracing bold design, photographic murals have arrived as a way to bring exotic room-defining looks home – without ever needing to step foot…
18 Jul 2019
What was once a bland and ordinary concrete wall tucked away down a side street in Tauranga’s CBD has now been transformed into an eye-catching celebration of colour. It’s a…
05 Dec 2019
Now that December is here, I’m sure I’m not the only one who is hard pressed to find an evening between now and the end of the year that hasn’t…
19 Feb 2020
Have you ever stood back to look at your space and felt like it was missing something, but you couldn’t put your finger on it? If your room is lacking…
18 Mar 2020
Artist Ariki Brightwell’s Te Aniwaniwa Nui/The Great Rainbow mural for the MTG Hawke’s Bay Museum turned heads for all the right reasons. The mural was created with assistance from her father, Matahi Brightwell, to commemorate…
25 Mar 2020
Some wallpaper is actually designed to be painted, making it easier than ever to personalise it to go with your home’s existing colour scheme. These paintable designs from the Resene Wallpaper Collection can…