08 Apr 2024
If you have ever found yourself on the fence about whether it’s better to embrace a trend-focused colour palette or opt for a classic look comprised of timeless hues, we…
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…
22 Jan 2024
Located in Blenheim, Marlborough Vintners Winery is a contract wine-making facility providing wine-making services which utilise cutting-edge technology with an emphasis on sustainable practices.
It’s not just the grapes that are…
28 Sep 2023
It was a colourful week for House Rules week three! This week was Theresa and Jarrad’s turn to hand over their keys to the other teams, and we’ve got the…
04 Jul 2023
As the colder months approach, there's nothing quite like the warmth and luxury of a gas fireplace to transform your lounge into a cosy retreat. Combined with captivating Resene paint…
07 Jun 2023
The transformation of Brisbane's historic Barracks Building into a vibrant office space was made possible by the design skills of interior designer Charlotte Wilson from MacArthur and Co., and the…
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…
10 Mar 2023
We ask a lot from exterior paint, having to withstand the natural elements all year round. If you’re looking for a low sheen waterborne paint that will stay looking great…
10 Feb 2023
There was a time when many believed that painting a room from tip to toe in a dark hue would automatically make the space feel smaller. Luckily, that theory has…
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…
16 Aug 2022
The bedroom is one of your client’s more important rooms; it’s where they sleep, relax and greet the day. So, it’s key that it serves their unique tastes right in…
10 Aug 2022
Ever wanted to peek inside a tiny home? Have a look at some impressive tiny homes across Aotearoa up for the 2022 Tiny House Awards – voting for their winners…
20 Jul 2022
Wondering which colours pair best with your bedroom linens? The Resene Living collection from is here to help. The latest addition to the range, the new Resene Living Calypso design,…
22 Feb 2022
While there are some clients that you might have a tougher time convincing that wallpaper would be a stellar addition to their project, there are plenty of others that come…
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…
22 Nov 2021
In Resene’s 75th year, it seems fitting that the latest Resene Total Colour Awards have been a true celebration of all things colour. From neutral to bright, pastel to weathered,…
09 Nov 2021
For many clients, kitchens are the place to unwind after a long day and cook up a delicious meal to share with family or friends – so it makes sense…
21 Oct 2021
Feathers will fly and beaks will no doubt be bent out of shape in Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the Year competition. Voting is now open in the light-hearted…
11 Oct 2021
Join us on Thursday 4 November from 1-2pm (NZ Time) for a free webinar with Resene and Resene Total Colour Lifetime Achievement Award winner Debbie Abercrombie who will discuss identifying colour preferences…
16 Sep 2021
When you were deciding to paint your front door, did you spend hours poring over the decision, or did you just pick the first colour that looked nice and matched…
19 Jul 2021
The Barracks site at 61 Petrie Terrace in Brisbane has had a colourful history. First used in 1860 as a jail that housed 96 prisoners, the building has held many…
15 Jun 2021
Not since the 1980s have pastel hues been as popular as they are today. It can be one of the trickier colour categories for designers to navigate, though; and it’s…
05 May 2021
Colour it pink this May and support the fight against breast cancer. This month, buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, or K and Resene will donate $1…
08 Apr 2021
Nailing the on-trend tonal look just got easier with the Resene Splice cushion collection from the Resene Living range at Briscoes. The 45cm x 45cm cushions are a pairing of…
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…
15 Apr 2020
Despite the often orderly appearance of geometric patterns, they can be just as useful in adding to the casual appeal of a space as they can be to building structure…
11 May 2017
Be in to win one of these cute paintable villa birdhouses, from The Limit and Resene. Grab some Resene testpots and paint yours to match your house, or in any colours you wish. We’ve used a classic grey-blue…
11 May 2017
Competition closed – congratulations to the winners Rob of Koitiata, Natasha of Lower Hutt, and Haylee of Tauranga.
Be in to win one of these cute paintable villa birdhouses, from The Limit…
05 Apr 2018
None of us like to think that our interiors look, well, cheap… Like we’ve only shopped at the local budget home décor outlet. Here’s how to make your place look…
16 May 2018
We tromp all over them, often without a second thought to what we are walking on.
But floors can be so much more versatile than that. Certainly, hard flooring is a…
26 Jul 2018
With winter comes the ever-present concern about efficient, effective heating. But do you need to sacrifice good, stylish design for the sake of lovely instant warmth?
Not these days.
When we’re renovating…
31 Jul 2019
As the competition heats up, this week the teams were asked to create a beautiful kitchen and dining room, an area that’s often the heart of the home and an…
18 Sep 2019
Welcome visitors with this quick and easy painted door mat that’ll give your ‘habitat’ an extra dose of curb appeal.
You will need:
Coir door mat
Testpot in your choice of colour –…
30 Oct 2019
New Zealand is home to flocks of fantastic birds species, many of which are entirely unique to the country. Sadly, many native birds are also in crisis threatened with extinction.…
28 Nov 2019
With Black Friday growing in popularity each year, why not use this as inspiration and bring black into your home?
When it comes to interior decorating, black sometimes gets a bad rap. Some…
14 Jan 2020
Colour works wonders when it comes to enhancing kerb appeal, whether it be a small feature or showcased on every possible surface. Whether your home is country chic or modern…
04 Feb 2020
Designing a bathroom that not only looks stunning but also meets your everyday needs is a challenging feat, but not an impossible one.
Like kitchens, bathrooms are ‘investment rooms.’ Their fixtures…