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Product of the month: Resene Sandtex
09 Jun 2025
If you're on the hunt for a versatile, textured finish that adds character and hides imperfections, Resene Sandtex might just be the best bet for your next project. This tough…
Favourite Finds: Our top picks for a cosy home this winter
29 May 2025
Favourite Finds is back to showcase the best in home design with a curated selection of products to help you craft the perfect décor look for your home. This month’s…
Tap into the enduring appeal of coastal design with these chic Resene colour combos
14 Jan 2025
There are certain quintessential design details that have become definitive representations of specific regions of the world – and for many of us, it’s coastal design. With our vast coastlines,…
Think wood stains are immune to influence from colour trends? Think again
11 Nov 2024
Beloved for their classic and earthy appeal, wood stains remain an essential tool in the world of design as a method for enhance the natural beauty of timber while complementing…
Golden yellow: The colour of October
16 Oct 2024
Color Marketing Group (CMG) have announced the latest hue that represents October, so if you’re looking for trending colours to inject into your home, here’s how you can do it…
Golden yellow: The colour of October
14 Oct 2024
Color Marketing Group (CMG) have announced the latest hue that represents October, and we’ve got just the designs to show you how to incorporate it in your next project with…
Discover the Resene Colour Expert team’s favourite shades
21 Mar 2024
Whether recommending them or painting with them, the Resene team know a thing or two about Resene paint colours. It can be hard to choose a favourite when you’re around…
Where and why you should be using Resene colour washes to transform your project materials
10 Jul 2023
One of the most significant impacts that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the architecture, building, interior design and property management industries is reducing material availability. Where we used to…
Five earthy yet elegant colour palettes to nail the quiet luxury look
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…
Six neutrals to turn to when your go-to white won’t do
10 Oct 2022
Every designer has a Resene white they cherish, a tried-and-tested favourite that they know they can come back to time and time again. But even the most beloved and flexible…
Celebrate Māori Language Week with the colours of Aotearoa
15 Sep 2022
It is Māori Language Week this week – the perfect time to embrace te reo and learn more about the language. Māori Language Week has been celebrated since 1975, with…
Six neutral-based colour palettes to use now
21 Mar 2022
While data shows that clients are making bolder paint colour choices than ever before – a phenomenon that’s most likely been spurred from staring at the same white walls for…
Beyond Very Peri: the other colours you will see more of in 2022
25 Jan 2022
When Pantone announced Very Peri as the colour to define 2022, we found the choice a bit surprising. The hue is also a tricky one to work with across many…
3 tips for creating the perfect powder room PLUS a powder room competition
24 Jun 2021
The humble powder room was once a place for eighteenth century ladies to preen, primp and powder their wigs before a ball. Powder rooms were as elaborately decorated as the…
Five winning wallpapers for clients who want the royal treatment
15 Mar 2021
While it’s a hue best known for its monarchical associations, the colour purple is also a meaningful symbol for an important cause. 26 March 2021 is Purple Day for Epilepsy…
Six warming palettes that are perfect for the shift in season
15 Mar 2021
It’s tough to admit, but the tell-tale chill that signals the start of autumn is already in the air. As the weather continues to cools off, it can be a…
Get Growing: create some garden art
27 Oct 2016
With a bit of creativity, some Resene paint and timber off-cuts, you can release your inner artist… just as landscape designer Justin Newcombe did for the garden makeover on this…
The Block NZ recap: kid's play
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…
Easy DIY: spice jars
24 Aug 2017
Spice up your kitchen bench with these stylish labelled jars, painted in dusky oranges and neutrals from the Resene range.
These jars don't have to be exclusively to hold spices... use them in your…
