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Win an Annabel Taylor Home Collections Mural for your home!
08 May 2025
The Annabel Taylor Home Collection, a stunning new wallpaper collection available at Resene ColorShops and part of the Designer Collective, is a collaboration between Annabel Taylor and some of the…
How to play with black and white in home design
01 May 2025
When it comes to home design, black and white is a classic colour duo that can work wonders. It’s bold, versatile and timeless – able to suit both contemporary and…
Back to essentials: Nature-inspired wallpapers that ground and soothe
17 Apr 2025
The Resene Essentiell Wallpaper Collection is inspired by the raw beauty of nature’s core elements – clay, stone, water and air – evoking a gentle harmony between the familiar and…
Favourite finds: Our top picks for rustic, farmhouse and vintage vibes
17 Apr 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…
Pastels with a twist: a look at the mid-tone Resene paint colours that are redefining spaces
08 Apr 2025
Pastel colours have made a strong return in recent years, marking a resurgence we’ve not seen since the early 1990s. Soft pinks, peaches, blues, greens and lavender purples have become…
Reader roundup: A mountain mural, Dragonstone sculptures and outdoor colour
27 Mar 2025
We’ve got a great roundup of projects from our readers this month. From a revamped bedroom to handmade coasters and a blue-tiful bathroom, you’re sure to find some inspiration here!…
A celebration of colour with the latest Resene Total Colour Awards 2024/25
10 Mar 2025
The latest Resene Total Colour Awards winners have been announced at a colourful evening as part of Auckland Design Week. With a wide range of creative and colourful projects from…
Signature style: Inspiring new home looks
27 Feb 2025
If you’re thinking of building or redecorating this year, you might be curious to know what interior designs and colour schemes are trending. Signature Homes has shared their projects with…
Favourite finds: Our top product picks for a cool home
20 Feb 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…
Transform your next project with the Annabel Taylor Home Wallpaper Collection
11 Feb 2025
A stunning new wallpaper collection has arrived at Resene ColorShops, offering a fresh and uniquely New Zealand perspective for your next design project. The Annabel Taylor Home Collection is part…
Unlock your kitchen’s potential with Blum and Resene
04 Feb 2025
When planning your dream kitchen, the first thing that comes to mind is usually colour schemes and finishes, but it’s also important to think about what’s behind your cabinet doors…
Captivating coastlines and cosy charm: Win this brand-new home in One Tree Point, Northland
30 Jan 2025
Located just 25 minutes from Whangarei and two hours from Auckland, One Tree Point is a peaceful coastal community, looking out across Marsden Bay towards Whangarei Heads. It offers safe…
Transform your space with wallpapers from the Annabel Taylor Home Collection
22 Jan 2025
A stunning new wallpaper collection has arrived at Resene ColorShops, offering a fresh and uniquely New Zealand perspective for your walls. The Annabel Taylor Home Collection is part of the…
Kitchen and bathroom trends
22 Jan 2025
The National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) have released the latest kitchen and bathroom trends for the year ahead. Whether you follow what’s trending or not, there’s no denying that…
Project spotlight: From classroom to culinary theatre
14 Jan 2025
Ministry of Architecture + Interiors has reimagined a disused area of a school, once home to 1960s toilets, into a vibrant, purpose-built culinary hub. Working closely with the school’s leadership,…
Favourite finds: Our top product picks for all the neutral lovers
12 Dec 2024
Each month we’re bringing you the best in home design, inspiring you with curated picks – our favourite finds – to help you bring together your dream home décor.
This month’s…
Elysian Du Regent: A heritage masterpiece revitalised
09 Dec 2024
Nestled in Christchurch’s historic theatre district, Elysian Du Regent is more than just boutique accommodation. Located at 1 New Regent Street, this revitalised property pays homage to its storied past…
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…
Paint It Orange and raise money for Arthritis New Zealand
30 Oct 2024
Give your home an optimistic feeling with a splash of orange, in the same way the Resene Paint it Orange campaign aims to brighten up the day of those suffering…
Peter Wolfkamp’s new series, I’ve Been Thinking, offers insights for homeowners
31 Oct 2024
Peter Wolfkamp, New Zealand’s ‘Resident Builder’ known for his work on Newstalk ZB and as the site foreman on The Block NZ, has just launched a new video series called…
Take it outside: The top Resene paint and stain colours being used outside
14 Oct 2024
It seems almost like clockwork. As soon as the first whispers of warmer weather arrive, more clients come knocking looking to fresh up their exterior colour scheme. But for many,…
Designing charming interiors with perfect colour coordination
17 Sep 2024
Creating a harmonious and charming interior involves a keen eye for colour coordination and a knack for blending textures. The 2024 OLLO collection offers an exquisite range of soft furnishing…
Cabinetry solutions: Elevate your home design with seamless elegance
05 Aug 2024
AVENTOS HKi by Blum
Home design trends are always evolving, and finding the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality can be a challenge.
When it comes to cabinetry, hardware, brackets and hinges…
Our year in colour: Your latest colour alerts
18 Jun 2024
As the experts in colour forecasting, the Color Marketing Group (CMG) use their passion for colour to bring us the latest trends and influences from different hues and how we…
A reflection of the sea: This first-prize Heart Foundation Lottery home is a cosy oasis
07 May 2024
The soothing Resene blues and whites on the exterior of this Jennian home fit perfectly into the beachside community of Papamoa, Bay of Plenty.
Known for its pristine beaches and…
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…
Blum has just the solution you need for flexible use of space
14 Mar 2024
Ever feel like you’ve got too much clutter or too many appliances hiding the beautiful design of your home?
New REVEGO pocket systems from Blum give you the ability to quickly…
Tune in to Episode Five of If These Walls Could Talk!
06 Mar 2024
The fifth episode of habitat by Resene’s podcast series, If These Walls Could Talk, has dropped and you won’t want to miss it!
In this episode we talk about knowing your…
Find peace in Pegasus with this first-prize Heart Foundation Lottery home
31 Jan 2024
With a gorgeous lake at its centre, the growing town of Pegasus is popular with families of all shapes and sizes. Situated in north Canterbury, it is just 25km from…
The queen of all wallpapers
17 Jan 2024
Be taken on an African Safari with the Resene African Queen Wallpaper Collection, appreciating the wonders of nature. Designs inspired by elephant skin, ostrich and crocodile leather and gazelle fur…
Peachy keen: the perfect Resene paint colour pairings for the hue everyone is talking about
11 Dec 2023
Societal shifts and colour trends will always be closely aligned, and one method of soothing ourselves during tumultuous times is wearing and decorating with calming colours. As we look to…
Infinite possibilities: Exploring the dreamy designs of Resene’s new wallpaper collection
06 Dec 2023
This could be your most loved and dreamiest wallpaper collection yet. From nature inspired murals that depict windows to another lush world, to wonderfully flowing patterns and shapes with tranquil…
Shelf expression: Get crafty with this DIY pine shelf
01 Nov 2023
This crafty DIY will help you add a pop of personality to your living space, bedroom or child’s room. Say goodbye to plain wooden shelves and hello to your very…
Light but not white: Seven subtle Resene paint colours to look to when designing soothing spaces
09 Oct 2023
When you’re settling on the main paint colours that will be used across the major surfaces of your project, it’s important to keep in mind the profound psychological impact that…
The latest colour trends from local show homes
28 Sep 2023
If you’re stuck for interior design inspiration or are not sure what colour to paint your walls, these sophisticated show homes from Jennian Homes show us the latest colour trends…
Feeling blue-tiful: DIY projects to freshen up your home!
14 Sep 2023
If you love this fresh and stunning colour, we’ve put together some blue-themed DIY’s so you can freshen up your home. Head to your local Resene ColorShop and pick up…
Living is better when it’s Master built
06 Sep 2023
Advice from Master Builders
Our homes are a central part of our lives. A well-built home provides a place for better living – an environment that is healthy, warm and safe,…
Resene Total Colour Awards 2023 winners announced!
30 Aug 2023
It was a much awaited treat to be able to celebrate the winners of the Resene Total Colour Awards in a colourful awards night at New Zealand Fashion Week. The…
Barbiecore décor: Create your own Malibu dreamhouse with a pop of pink
31 Jul 2023
In a world that celebrates individuality and self-expression, the resurgence of nostalgia has brought forth an enchanting trend that captures the essence of whimsy and unapologetic femininity – as well…
Dreamy slumbers: Unveiling the new enchanting Resene Living duvet range
31 Jul 2023
Transform your bedroom into a haven of serenity and elegance with the new Resene Living duvet range. Designed to coordinate with Resene colours, these duvets will bring an extra dreamy…
Project spotlight: Westport News building gets a bright makeover
31 Jul 2023
Family owned and proud to be one of New Zealand’s few remaining independent newspapers, Westport News has been a voice for its community since the early 1870s. Recently, they sought…
The perfect blend: Luxury accommodation meets vineyard splendour at Matawhero Wines
10 Jul 2023
Matawhero Wines, a renowned vineyard and winery in Gisborne, is expanding its offerings beyond wine production. Owners Kirsten and Richard commissioned Pamela Tietjen from iDWorkshop, a design firm specialising in…
Renovating, the right way
04 Jul 2023
Tips from Master Builders
There’s an allure to working with what already exists. A home and site well known and loved by its owners is often one that can be best…
On a roll: The ultimate wallpaper collection for your next project
07 Jun 2023
The new Resene The Battle of Style Wallpaper Collection has landed. Whatever the brief or style for your next project, there are no boundaries as to what you can create…
From palette to bedroom: Discover the new Resene Living duvet range
31 May 2023
The right colour combination can create a harmonious and relaxing space in your bedroom, while the wrong pairing can clash and create an unsettling atmosphere, not something you want in…
Colour your floor with these impressive designs from the Resene Living rug collection
23 May 2023
If you’ve spent the time to decorate your walls and ceiling, it’s time to add some more style and flair to your fifth wall – your floor! Colour your floor…
Let there be light: Pairing the Lightingplus Gavel range with your home’s style
17 May 2023
Lighting with Lightingplus
Creating a warm and cosy ambience is the ultimate goal for many homeowners. A home with warmth and great lighting can give more than a welcoming, relaxing environment…
Paint it PINK for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
04 May 2023
Help Resene raise money for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. Buy any Resene 60mL testpot beginning with the letter P, I, N or K during May 2023 and Resene will…
On a roll: The ultimate wallpaper collection from Resene
04 May 2023
The new Resene The Battle of Style Wallpaper Collection has landed. Whatever style, or tone you are trying to set in your home, there are no boundaries to what you…
From flat to fabulous: Create a little magic with Resene’s new lifelike wallpaper collection
26 Apr 2023
The new Resene Pint Walls Wallpaper Collection seamlessly blends organic and structural elements, bridging the gap between natural and man-made aesthetics through the form of unique 3D flowers. Featuring a…
Your designer guide to interior trends
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…
Create a relaxing sanctuary at home with this new nature inspired wallpaper
20 Apr 2023
The new Resene Sakura Wallpaper Collection serves to reflect different styles in the thematic fields of botanicals and wildlife. This deeply relaxed feel-good collection boasts new designs and trendy colours…
Your designer guide to interior trends
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.…
Colour your dreams: How to style your bedroom with the new Resene Living duvet range
13 Apr 2023
The colours of your bedding and walls can greatly impact the overall look and feel of your bedroom. The right combination can create a harmonious and relaxing space, while the…
Mastering bathroom décor: A new bathmat range to complement your walls
29 Mar 2023
The bathroom is a place where we spend a lot of time, whether we're getting ready for work or unwinding after a long day. It's important to create a space…
The habitat team’s favourite Resene shades
29 Mar 2023
Whether we are painting, recommending or writing about them, the habitat team know a thing or two about Resene paint colours. With thousands of stunning shades, it is hard to…
The design trends defining local homes
23 Mar 2023
With more than 300 homes entered in the Master Builders House of the Year competition last year, the judges had a tough decision choosing between the countless styles, structures, and…
Curated chic: Make a statement with museum-inspired wallpaper
15 Mar 2023
Resene’s new wallpaper collection is where art and fashion meet in lush designs and stunning creations. Transform your home into a contemporary masterpiece, taking you on a journey through time…
Interior trends predict a warm year ahead
19 Jan 2023
With various trends hitting the watchlist every year, the interior design industry predicts warm tones and neutrals, and elemental inspired shades will be a popular choice for the year ahead.…
Meet the team: Torben Olsen
13 Dec 2022
What do you do at Resene?
I am the Queensland State Manager. No day is the same, and I work with a wide range of clients including architects, designers and resellers.…
Hit me with your best pot: Winners revealed in the Resene Paint a Pot Challenge
08 Dec 2022
We can’t get enough of these colourful pots painted in the Resene Paint a Pot Challenge. The winners of this NZ Gardener and Resene competition came from four different age…
Three trending looks from Master Builders
23 Nov 2022
The results are in! From classic bathrooms to mid-century modern inspired interiors, the Master Builders’ audience has revealed their favourite looks this year. The association’s Dream Home Series quizzed audiences…
Resene Total Colour Awards 2022 winners announced
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.…
Orange you glad you made a difference? How embracing colour helps raise funds for Arthritis New Zealand.
02 Nov 2022
There’s no better time to experiment with colour than now! Buy any Orange Resene testpot (60 mL), and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand. Arthritis impacts over 700,000…
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…
A love of Kiwi heritage homes lets this architect breathe new life into them, while preserving classic character
10 Oct 2022
When architect Mona Kruse Hurnen arrived in New Zealand from Scandinavia she bought with her a love of heritage buildings and character homes that has melded perfectly with New Zealand’s…
Let’s talk chalk: Dusty hues for your next project
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…
International rower turned SIPS specialist Tonia Williams shares her oar-inspiring designs
19 Jul 2022
Once known for her finesse and ability as a rower on the world stage, Tonia Williams is following in the footsteps of her architect father by creating covetable homes.
Architecture resonated…
Create a DIY chalk board to say ‘I love you’ for Mum
05 May 2022
Mother's Day is all about expressing your love and appreciation for all the mothers in your life. Whether it’s the mum who raised you, the mother of your children or…
How to make a DIY jewellery hanger for Mother’s Day
05 May 2022
This DIY jewellery hanger is the perfect gift for any mum with a collection of necklaces and earrings and nowhere to store them. Never tangle a necklace again or misplace…
How to keep your paint finish looking fresh
28 Apr 2022
If you’ve recently painted any exterior or interior walls of your home, there’s no doubt you’ll want to keep them looking spic and span. After the time and effort that…
Five cosy colour palettes to consider as the weather cools down
19 Apr 2022
Some may think of colour specification as something that’s done once at the beginning of a project and then expect things to stay pretty much the same for a few…
Colour your floors with these inspiring designs from the Resene Living rug collection
14 Apr 2022
If you’ve decorated your walls and ceiling to perfection remember to think about your fifth wall – your floor! Colour your floors with the Resene Living rug collection available from…
How to make your own Easter wooden bead bunnies
14 Apr 2022
These bead bunnies are an easy project to keep kids busy this Easter. All you need is some pipe cleaners, wooden beads and Resene testpots so hop to it.
You will…
Three DIY Easter projects for a festive dining table
07 Apr 2022
Hop into these DIY Easter projects this weekend, they could be eggs-actly what you need to add a bit of festive flair to your table.
How to make a bunny cutlery…
Three simple and quick Easter DIYs for festive celebrations
07 Apr 2022
Sometimes the simplest crafts can be the most effective, especially when you’re trying to juggle outdoor egg hunts and visits from the Easter bunny. Resene has three simple DIYs to…
Natural Wonder: Stylish new wool carpets to try from Feltex
16 Mar 2022
Carpet solutions with Feltex
From the farm to your floor, two stylish new wool carpet ranges from Feltex celebrate the natural beauty of New Zealand wool.
There’s nothing quite like natural wool…
Reader round up: renovations, revamps and sweet
24 Feb 2022
Our readers have been renovating up a storm by painting it black, creating creative workshops and finding some sweet inspiration.
Currant affairs
When your French pastry treat matches your front door, surely…
Your most-searched for paint colours in 2021: Resene Duck Egg Blue, Resene Merino and Resene Clouded Blue
19 Jan 2022
Tried and tested off-white Resene Merino took out top spot for habitat’s most searched for paint colour in 2021. Resene Duck Egg Blue came in a close second while third…
Wonder walls - three ways with wallpaper for holiday homes and baches
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 –…
The hottest flooring trends for 2022
16 Dec 2021
Flooring with Godfrey Hirst
You’ll be floored by the latest carpet, timber laminate and vinyl sheet options from Godfrey Hirst.
Don’t ignore your floor. You might think of flooring as simply a…
Three refreshing spring colours to revamp your bedroom
18 Nov 2021
What better way to kick off your spring cleaning than by giving your bedroom a colour refresh? Colourful interiors do wonders to create atmospheric spaces and the bedroom is one…
Travel the world from the comfort of your backyard with Target Furniture
11 Nov 2021
Outdoor furniture feature with Target Furniture
A change can be as good as a holiday and with Target Furniture you can transform your patio, deck or courtyard into a staycation-worthy retreat…
Paint doors, furniture and walls for Resene Paint It Orange and raise money for Arthritis New Zealand
04 Nov 2021
A splash of orange can give your home an optimistic feeling and in the same way the Resene Paint it Orange campaign aims to brighten up the day of those…
How to be a minimalist – and still keep things interesting with colour
27 Oct 2021
Less is certainly more when it comes to the minimalist trend, but not when it comes to colour. Gone are the days of minimalism being defined by a muted, monochrome…
Meet Miss Upcycle NZ and her masterful creations
14 Oct 2021
When Kate was eight years old, her parents sat her in front of her an old wooden dresser, gave her a pot of lilac paint and a paintbrush and told…
Off the record: Add flair to your flooring with patterned vinyl
07 Oct 2021
Flooring ideas from Godfrey Hirst
Let’s be honest: vinyl flooring isn’t usually considered cool. But gone are the days of sticky 70s vinyl, peeling at the corners. Now, this versatile…
Off the record: Add flair to your flooring with patterned vinyl
14 Oct 2021
Flooring ideas from Godfrey Hirst
Let’s be honest: vinyl flooring isn’t usually considered cool. But gone are the days of sticky 70s vinyl, peeling at the corners. Now, this versatile…
Three hot wallpaper trends in the new Pip Studio 5 collection
07 Oct 2021
If you’re a floral fanatic, crazy about all things cottagecore, or just after some good old rustic vibes in your home, then the Resene Pip Studio 5 Wallpaper Collection is…
Latest colour trends from local show homes and how to use them in your home
30 Sep 2021
Stuck for interior design inspiration or not sure what colour to paint your walls next? Look no further than these sophisticated show homes from Jennian Homes. Brimming with personality and…
Melanie’s upcycled masterpieces are straight from the top drawer
23 Sep 2021
In the late 90s, craft enthusiast Melanie took a paintbrush to her old childhood lowboy drawers and painted them in vibrant orange and blue. Two decades later the lowboy is…
12 paint and decorating trends to design with now
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…
What’s new at Target Furniture: Sleek, stylish, Scandi simplicity with the Larvik range
12 Aug 2021
Simplicity is synonymous with style when it comes to Scandinavian-inspired interiors. With its clean lines, integrated handles and a light oak finish, the Larvik collection from Target Furniture NZ is…
Six highly adaptive whites and what to pair them with
06 Aug 2021
As much as we’d like to believe that white is a ‘one size fits all’ colour choice, it can actually be one of the hardest hues to specify. While Resene…
Three ways to light up your home
27 May 2021
For many homeowners, creating a warm and cosy ambience is the ultimate goal. A home with warmth can give more than a welcoming, relaxing environment - it can increase house…
Kitchen trends alert: Wooden cabinetry and matte finishes are here to stay, new survey reveals
28 Apr 2021
The results are in for the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association 2021 survey and reveal thoughts on the future of home design.
It’s time to sand down your kitchen doors and…
Street artists transform Whanganui into a work of art with local festival
12 Nov 2021
Seven of New Zealand’s most prominent street artists made a splash in downtown Whanganui, transforming the town into an open-air gallery. No canvas was too large at the Whanganui Walls…
Reader Round up: Renovation inspo, arty ideas and kitchen transformations from our readers
04 Mar 2021
It’s officially autumn, but to our readers it’s definitely renovation season. From Resene Forest Green decoupage to a Resene Paradise 1950s era kitchen – our readers have been busy painting…
Fun and horse play at the Land Rover Horse of the Year event
25 Feb 2021
Tammy Cowan is proud to be involved in Horse of the Year in the Resene Horse Play Zone
Tammy Cowan’s colourful horse jump business, Cowan Cavalletti, has grown in leaps and…
Around the world in eight elegant wallpapers
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…
The 2021 Colour Forecast according to the ArchiPro design community
16 Feb 2021
At the end of 2020, ArchiPro teamed up with Resene and cast its net far and wide to get insight from the local design community on what colours are poised…
6 gorgeous greens to try when your client can’t choose a colour
26 Jan 2021
The colour green is thought to bring balance and harmony to your surroundings, so it's no wonder that it's a favourite colour choice among design professional and layman alike. It’s…
Embrace colour and patterns says Bolt of Cloth owner Suzannah Tonascia
17 Dec 2020
When it comes to colour, Suzannah Tonascia says trust your instincts. The owner of Bolt of Cloth homeware and textile store in Christchurch often meets customers who wish to select curtains…
Reader’s Roundup: September 2020 Edition
30 Sep 2020
Inspiration abounds again in our social pages! Here are a few of this month’s wonderful reader projects to glean ideas, tips and some creative zest.
Peter’s rustic park bench
The Resene FX…
The key ingredients for designing the most efficient kitchen ever
16 Sep 2020
A kitchen can be a busy place. For some, it’s not only the area where you prepare meals but also a study space, home office or party central when you’re…
Recapture your joyful side with these playful wallpaper designs
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…
One outdoor patio, two striking designs
12 Aug 2020
Jeff and Kay’s achromatic outdoor patio hideaway is as enviable as they come. Designed by Studio2 Architects, it features a sheltered dining table as well as a separate lounge area…
How Elissa created a show-stopping splashback
29 Jul 2020
Elissa Eastwood is a certified Resene Eco.Decorator focused on minimising waste from painting. From set up to clean-up, she aims to think smarter about her methods. Rather than going for…
Illustrator Malcolm White renders a unique career path
21 Jul 2020
Those who work in the architecture, interior and landscape design industries can appreciate that while having a great concept is one thing, it’s an entirely different thing to communicate that…
6 white wallpaper designs that make a stylish statement
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…
Reader's Roundup: June 2020 Edition
08 Jul 2020
Yet another month goes by and your creativity continues to inspire us. We’ve rounded up a few reader projects that really wowed us this month.
Maungatapu School’s colourful tyre project
Resene Turbo…
Family set the footing, but Anna Major found her own path forward
16 Jun 2020
Some of us choose a career in design. For others, it’s almost as if the career has chosen us. As the daughter of owners of a longstanding décor business, that…
Classically fresh
20 Mar 2013
The latest collection from Warwick Fabric, St
Germain, combines classically inspired design with a contemporary
interpretation of colour. The range of stripes, botanic prints and plains is
suitable for upholstery and drapery and…
The right white – your questions
12 Jun 2014
There are so many ‘whites’ to choose from – we help you pick the perfect shade.
Q. We have just bought a beach place and our contractor is starting the painting…
Most popular colours
06 Aug 2014
It’s no surprise that the biggest selling Resene colours are mostly neutrals. But even so, there is constant jostling within these hues, as shown with the announcement of the Resene…
Larnie’s photos tell a story
31 Aug 2015
Prolific in her art, you've most likely seen Larnie Nicolson's photography featured in your favourite home interiors magazine.
The Auckland-based photographer has an impeccable knack for capturing the essence of stylish…
Pantone Colour of the Year – two for the kids?
09 Dec 2015
Every year, colour company Pantone announce a colour of the year. This year for the first time, it has announced not one but two – Rose Quartz and Serenity. Essentially,…
Our First Home: makeover with murals
10 Mar 2016
Murals are a great way to stretch your artistic abilities, get creative with colour and personalise your walls. And this week on TV ONE's Our First Home, we saw the teams complete…
Our First Home: Aterata gets her dream bathroom
24 Mar 2016
From a dreamy, marbled bathroom, to a 'Harry Potter' kid's wardrobe, it was an eventful week for Our First Home – and the teams' commitment to their home makeovers continues to remain…
Our First Home: The Wottons win
20 Apr 2016
Our First Home’s Wotton family have come out on top in the competition, taking out the grand prize and banking a total of $199,284.
The Wottons sold their Henderson home on…
Heritage Rescue: Cromwell revived
11 Aug 2016
From gold rushes to hydro-lake drowning, Cromwell has a colourful history and a museum to tell it. But needing to shake off it’s dated colour scheme and disconnected feel, the…
Heritage Rescue: the revisit
29 Sep 2016
Seven museums, seven successful rescues – the team at Heritage Rescue revisit to see what impact the changes have made.
At the Mokau Museum, the exterior was freshened up with a…
Luke and Lou go for beachy and modern
21 Dec 2017
When Auckland couple Luke and Lou wanted to turn their 1960's beach-style bach into a "forever home", they asked HOMEmade for help.
With breathtaking views of the water from their living…
Win with Lamington and Resene
07 Dec 2017
Giving socks is a beloved tradition for Christmas, so why not make it extra special with New Zealand made Lamington merino socks? The fine knit merino is kind and gentle on skin young and old, regulating temperature and providing warmth without overheating.
Lamington merino socks are also an essential item for…
A new look for littlies
04 Oct 2018
School holidays and spring come together as the perfect catalyst to review the look of children’s rooms. Wallpaper and paint are easy ways of turning an outdated or dull bedroom into…
HOMEmade recap: Tammy and David’s dramatic new kitchen
25 Oct 2018
After: The HOMEmade team opted for Resene Double Merino on the walls of the kitchen, to contrast nicely with the use of dark cabinetry.
David and Tammy bought their 1970s home…
One Onehunga kitchen, three distinct looks
24 Jan 2019
Advertising executive Marcelle Baker’s home in Onehunga, Auckland, which was featured in our Spring/Summer 2018 issue (read it here), was redecorated as a passion project. While we think her original…
Easy-going interiors: How decorating a bach differs from everyday home design
17 Jan 2019
Whether by the beach, lake or mountain, the modest bach is an iconic part of our history and culture and sums up the meaning of escape from the city and…
Window décor choices that will keep you warmer this winter
27 Mar 2019
As you may recall from science class, glass is a poor insulator. That means the better you can seal off your windows with soft coverings like curtains, the toastier you…
One office, three looks
17 Apr 2019
It’s amazing how much a colour palette can transform the look of a space. In this creative office, nothing has changed except the paint and wallpaper, and yet each version…
Faux-ly convincing wallpapers
06 Jun 2019
Lusting after the look of a New York-style loft, a sumptuous leather lounge or a timber cabin? Thanks to advances in digital printing, wallpapers have become rather convincing at replicating…
One sofa, two warm winter schemes
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…
Miss Lolo’s bold new additions to her curated colour collection
25 Jun 2019
Last year, Miss Lolo released the first accent colour in her curated range of Resene colours - Pink Cadillac. A hue dubbed ‘the ultimate bright pink’, it continues to be…
Bring your walls to life with a photographic mural
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…
6 colour palettes inspired by NZIFF’s upcoming films
11 Jul 2019
The New Zealand International Film Festival’s 2019 programme kicks off next week in Auckland, with over 150 films showing between 22 July – 11 August 2019, including 25 fresh from…
Diamonds are a wall’s best friend
07 Aug 2019
Interiors trends may come and go, but as the adage says, diamonds are forever.
While Marilyn Monroe may have preferred the real thing, when it comes to interior decorating, skip the…
Bring some direction to your interior scheme
27 Aug 2019
A ‘well-travelled’ look is an enviable one. It seems to carry with it a sense of metropolitan sophistication that suggests that the homeowner is somehow wise beyond their years.
If you’re…
Tammy bootstraps a business of a different colour
18 Sep 2019
For over three years now, Tammy Cowan has been a successful small business owner – though she will still tell you that her main job continues to be the same…
Resene colour palettes take high fashion to another level
18 Sep 2019
Design inspiration can come from practically anywhere. While we have been frequent witness to Resene paint colours inspiring countless fashionable buildings both inside and out, we’ve recently seen some spectacular…
Put some zip in your walls with zigzags
09 Oct 2019
Chevron and herringbone designs have been all over our floors and up our walls for a while now but have gone from fairly uniform patterns to zig-zagging their way into…
Murray Robertson’s modern and neutral approach to the Te Aro Reading Recovery Centre
08 Jan 2020
When approaching the build and colour selection for the Te Aro School Reading Recovery Centre, Murray Robertson of Robertson Architecture Design aimed to create a space to foster learning without…
6 bold wallpaper designs we’re currently coveting
04 Feb 2020
Why blend into a bland crowd when you can stand out? That’s the spirit we’re carrying into 2020 when it comes to interiors, with eclectic wallpapers being the very first…
6 ways to incorporate the black and white wallpaper trend
04 Mar 2020
There’s a reason black and white colour schemes remain a stronghold trend in the interiors world. They’re timeless, classic and offer countless possibilities to make stylish statements when combined with…
7 wallpaper designs that pay homage to our feathered friends
18 Mar 2020
There’s something charming about birds of every kind, and design-wise, they’re brilliant fodder for décor inspiration. Whether your home is country chic or minimalist and modern, you can weave in…
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