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A colourful new chapter for Amesbury School
08 Jul 2025
Amesbury School in Wellington’s fast-growing suburb of Churton Park has recently entered a vibrant new phase. Designed by McKenzie Higham Architects (MHA), the original school campus opened over a decade…
Think you’ve got a winning entryway? Enter now to win!
02 Jul 2025
Do you have a wonderful front door or entrance decorated in Resene paint or wallpaper? Show us and be in to win one of five great prizes – and a…
Entertain the kids these upcoming holidays with these two fun DIY projects
19 Jun 2025
The next school holiday break is almost here and we’re getting you ready early so the kids have something to do. While jumping in puddles is fun, with the weather…
Magnificent mountain views: This first-prize home in Wānaka could be all yours
19 Jun 2025
Imagine watching a sunset over the summit of Mount Roy from the comfort of your own garden. With this modern three-bedroom, Resene-decorated home that is mere minutes from the lake’s…
Reader roundup: A whimsical shed, blushing doors and exterior refreshes
19 Jun 2025
We’ve got a great roundup of projects from our readers this month. From community paint by numbers to testpot flowers, you’re sure to find some inspiration here! Remember we love…
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…
The artistic world of ArtFull Studio
29 May 2025
Ladan's artistry is a beautiful blend of personal expression, texture and timeless materials. With over 12 years of experience in interior design, painting and sculpture, she brings a modern twist…
Heather’s triple blue bathroom makeover and colourful home
22 May 2025
When Heather and her family moved into their home a few years ago, they knew it would take some time to bring the house up to their taste. One of…
Product of the month: Resene plant-based paints
12 May 2025
It’s great to see the demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions in construction and design continue to grow, and plant-based paints are now emerging as a compelling choice for architects,…
A chat with Diana Shchukin: Career, life and designing spaces that inspire
12 May 2025
Diana Shchukin, Associate and Interior Designer at JTB Architects, has an innate ability to blend sustainability, innovation and aesthetic beauty in her design work. With a passion for interior design…
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…
Hop into the Easter spirit with these family friendly DIY projects!
10 Apr 2025
Easter is looming and we’ve got some hopping fun DIYs that you can do at home with the whole family. Get the kids involved to pick out their favourite Resene…
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!…
Create your dream kitchen with Resene and Samsung
27 Mar 2025
The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, and thanks to Resene and Samsung, you can truly personalise yours with stylish, colour-matched appliances. The Samsung Bespoke…
Branching out: DIY wooden tulips
27 Feb 2025
Bring a touch of everlasting spring into your home with these charming DIY wooden tulips. Using scrap pine wood and a splash of vibrant Resene testpots, you can craft a…
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…
How to make your own family key holder
07 Mar 2025
Make it simple to always find your keys in the same place with this clever cut-out key ring and holder. Keep it in a neutral finish for a minimalist approach…
Mocha madness: The delectable hue setting the tone for the year ahead
10 Dec 2024
Each December, there is always a great deal of interest among designers as to what colour trends we can expect to see in a new year. Since different colour forecasters…
Reader roundup: A tiger themed bedroom, a cottagecore bathroom and feathery friends
20 Nov 2024
We’ve got a great roundup of projects from our readers this month. From a rainbow fence to colourful bedrooms and even vanishing wall art, you’re sure to find some inspiration…
Whakawhitinga: A mural of passage and connection at the Dunedin School of Art
07 Nov 2024
At Dunedin School of Art, artist Sarah Viault’s mural ‘Whakawhitinga’ brings to life a profound message of heritage, intergenerational connection and ecological balance. Using an array of vibrant Resene hues,…
Authentic style, effortless design: Transform your home with Muros Wall Panels
07 Nov 2024
If you love the look of authentic stone, brick or concrete then adding this to your home is easier than you think. Muros Wall Panels allow you to bring a…
Spruce up your bedroom with the new Resene Living duvet range
30 Oct 2024
The right colour combination can create a harmonious and relaxing space in your bedroom, and we’ve got just the tips to help you create that relaxing and stylish retreat. The…
Upgrade your windows and doors and win!
16 Oct 2024
Windows and doors play a crucial role in enhancing the aesthetics, energy efficiency and functionality of your home. If you're looking to upgrade, two key options to consider are full…
Manu: A cultural feast in every sense
14 Oct 2024
Tucked in the heart of Christchurch, Manu Restaurant is more than just a dining destination – it’s an experience that honours our rich cultural tapestry.
Designed to connect people with the…
A minimalist masterpiece: Internet NZ’s office transformation by Studio DB
14 Oct 2024
Internet NZ’s newly designed two-level office space seamlessly blends functionality with a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. Painted in chic neutrals from the Resene The Range Whites & Neutrals collection, this fitout…
Tune in to our latest podcast: Equip yourself for success
02 Oct 2024
habitat by Resene’s podcast series, If These Walls Could Talk, has been a hit with homeowners and designers alike. If you haven’t tuned in yet, now’s your time to get…
School holiday boredom busters
25 Sep 2024
If you’re looking for something to keep the kids busy with over the holidays, check out these three super cool DIY ideas! The kids might need your help to gather…
Colour brings life to Auckland City Mission's 'Good Stuff' Op Shop
11 Sep 2024
Auckland City Mission’s Op Shop, Good Stuff, in Eden Terrace recently underwent a transformation, turning its once plain white walls into a vibrant, eye-catching mural that now serves as a…
Footsteps Preschool: A colourful journey inspired by Henri Rousseau
09 Sep 2024
Located in Palmerston North, Footsteps Preschool stands out in a busy commercial and retail area, designed by Parsonson Architects for the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Set apart from the nearby…
These are the top colour and decorating trends that will be shaping interiors in 2025
09 Sep 2024
It’s officially spring, whether it feels like it outside or not, and the new year is quickly approaching. With 2025 just a few short months away, you might be curious…
Fun and quirky Father’s Day gifts
27 Aug 2024
Give dad something special this Father’s Day and make your own gift! Try this rocking DIY artwork, or this handy glasses holder, which is sure to impress Dad and put…
Makeover magic: A villa kitchen that balances the classic with the modern
27 Aug 2024
Interior designer and property expert Jessica Driver and her architect husband Thomas Ward are experienced hands at house renovations, but even so, the makeover of what was then their home…
The art of concealing fur and dirt: Harmonise your home decor with your pets
31 Jul 2024
When it comes to home décor, pet owners face a unique challenge – how to prevent pet fur from standing out on walls, furniture and accessories. Matching your home's interior…
Reader roundup: Before and afters to WOW all!
16 Jul 2024
Who doesn’t love a good before and after? We have some great projects to show that prove colour can make all the difference! From bathrooms to kitchens and fences –…
Making an Entrance competition open now!
10 Jul 2024
Do you have a wonderful front door or entrance decorated in Resene paint or wallpaper? Show us and be in to win one of five great prizes – as well…
Your latest colour alerts
08 Jul 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. Along with your…
You’ll be a shelf made genius after this DIY!
03 Jul 2024
If you’re running out of space, or just want an extra space to show off your trinkets and personal possessions, then try these DIY floating shelves. We painted ours in…
Transforming spaces: Merinda Chong’s vibrant murals
18 Jun 2024
Artist Merinda Chong describes her art as “simple, bold and fun” but we can also see the positive impact it has on everybody she shares it with. Using vibrant and…
Learn how to preserve your home’s heritage in our latest podcast episode
13 Jun 2024
habitat by Resene’s new podcast series, If These Walls Could Talk, is here to help you with all your decorating projects – big and small, inside and out!
In our latest…
Frame of mind
12 Jun 2024
Looking for a creative way to inject colour and pattern? Consider the artistic merits of Resene wallpaper.
With a little imagination, one roll of Resene wallpaper can add touches of colour…
Reader roundup: Mini trains, a unique door and a mural painted by 100 children
12 Jun 2024
We’ve got some one-of-a-kind projects to show you this month. Our readers continue to surprise us with their creative skills and thoughtful designs. Murals from small to large, bright red…
Issue 8 of BlackWhite is out now! Read and earn CPD!
10 May 2024
If you’re on the Resene mailing database you’ve probably spotted your BlackWhite magazine in your letterbox already. But for those who haven’t, in our latest edition, you’ll find these articles…
Short on Mother’s Day ideas? Try these quick and easy DIYs for a personal gift
07 May 2024
If you’ve run out of time or have a small budget this Mother’s Day, try making your own gift. Not only is it cost effective, but it’s more thoughtful and…
Sunny side up: Bookends for any weather
11 Apr 2024
Brighten up your bookshelf and organise your books at the same time with these colourful bookends. This is a great DIY for both adults and children. You can use your…
Episode Six here! Listen in to If These Walls Could Talk!
21 Mar 2024
Wait no more, the sixth episode of habitat by Resene’s podcast, If These Walls Could Talk, is live, and it’s one you’ll want to tune in to!
It’s time to talk…
Basketful of joy: DIY painted baskets to brighten your home
28 Feb 2024
Add a pop of colour to your home with these colourful baskets. You can use old baskets you have lying around the house or head to your local Op Shop…
Potluck perfection: DIY cutlery caddy
15 Feb 2024
Make summer entertaining easy with this DIY terracotta pot cutlery caddy. This is super easy to make and so useful. Best of all, you can paint it to match your…
Embrace the Chinese New Year with these creative ideas
07 Feb 2024
Beginning on February 10th, Chinese New Year is an annual festival that begins with the new moon. It is a time to celebrate loved ones and new hopes for the…
A warm green welcome: DIY plant pots for your entryway
10 Jan 2024
Give your guests a warm welcome with this stacked welcome pot by your front door. This project requires three different size pots which are then stacked and filled with flowers.…
Tyrelessly festive: Sheree brings smiles to the community this Christmas
13 Dec 2023
Nothing gets you in the Christmas spirit like driving past some bright decorations or twinkling lights during December! This homeowner has gone all out to bring ‘tyre-rific’ cheer to her…
Shimmer by the roll
12 Dec 2023
The new Resene FX Metallics Wallpaper Collection offers a simple way to add even more glimmer and glamour to your upcoming projects.
This collection is manufactured with real Resene paint and…
Issue 7 of BlackWhite is out now!
12 Dec 2023
In our latest edition, you’ll find these articles and more:
Prize-worthy projects: The latest and greatest Resene Total Colour Award recipients
Ones to watch: Up-and-coming innovators impacting the future of design
Character study:…
Bespoke your designs with Samsung appliances
11 Dec 2023
If you’re looking for ways to really personalise your client’s kitchen, and create a harmonious space, then we have the solution!
Samsung has once more partnered with Resene. Samsung BESPOKE appliances…
Bespoke your life with Samsung appliances
23 Nov 2023
If you’re looking for ways to personalise your kitchen and create a harmonious space, then we have the solution!
Samsung has once more partnered with Resene. Samsung BESPOKE appliances make your…
Crafty dining: DIY table runner
08 Nov 2023
Create a vibrant and personalised touch for your dining space with this DIY table runner using your favourite Resene colours. By combining a few essential materials like MDF board, pine…
Reader roundup: Sunshine hallways, retro vibes and makeshift Resene downpipes
01 Nov 2023
As we head into late Spring and Summer, we’ve had an abundance of bright and cheerful projects sent in from our readers. From hope stones to zesty murals and wallpaper…
Let’s get glassy: A DIY guide to make your own mini glasshouse
24 Oct 2023
Building your own glasshouse need not be a daunting task, and the end result is a lush and rewarding addition to your exterior garden or patio. Using recycled windows of…
Bright ideas in a wooden bowl: A stylish DIY pendant for your home
02 Sep 2023
Let there be bowl-ight! This charming pendant is both rustic and chic, and the best part is, you can make it using those old wooden bowls in the back of…
Crafting nature's aesthetic in modern design
11 Sep 2023
In the world of interior design, achieving the rugged beauty of natural rock can be a challenge. Muros Rock panels are a true testament to both innovation and artistry. These…
Meet the teams competing in House Rules ANZ: Coming to Three and ThreeNow this month!
06 Sep 2023
Warner Bros. Discovery NZ have announced the full cast for New Zealand’s debut season of House Rules 2023 - streaming first on ThreeNow from Sunday 10 September, House Rules NZ…
This first-prize home offers relaxed country living, without sacrificing city perks
30 Aug 2023
The Heart Foundation Lottery is excited to present its debut first-prize home in the Auckland region. Located in the community of Glenbrook, this fully furnished, modern, four-bedroom property decorated in…
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…
Unleash your inner colour lover with this DIY zig zag hall table
25 Jul 2023
Make your hallway look instantly more attractive with this unique DIY zig zag table. Use any Resene paint colours to match your home colour scheme, or pick your favourite vibrant…
Revitalising a 1960s home exterior: A journey of transformation and personal achievement
11 Jul 2023
Gudny and Chris, homeowners in vibrant Point Chevalier, Auckland, decided to give the exterior of their home a much-needed refresh. Their two-story brick and concrete house, built in 1968, has…
Embrace winter luxury and create a cosy lounge with The Gas Hub
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…
Captivating views, colour, charm and comfort: This Wānaka home promises it all
29 Jun 2023
You could be the proud new owner of this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Wānaka, valued at $1.52 million, if you’re the first-prize winner of the Heart Foundation Lottery…
Crafting a colourful haven: The design journey of a lounge space
22 Jun 2023
If you’re a lover of all things colour, then this remarkable lounge will catch your eye! This space seamlessly blends art, furniture, and vibrant colours to create a unique living…
Painting and decorating jobs to tackle over winter
14 Jun 2023
Winter weather means more time is spent indoors – the perfect excuse to spruce up your space with these quick and easy painting and decorating projects from Masterstroke by Resene.
1.…
Preserving heritage, inspiring innovation: The Barracks' modern office design
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…
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…
Product of the month: Resene FX Paint Effects Medium
17 Apr 2023
Sometimes more than just a paint finish is required! If your clients are looking for something a little different, or unique, Resene FX Paint Effects Medium can help you to…
Artist Shane Gault mixes technology with nature
23 Mar 2023
The playfulness of the Resene colours used in Shane Gault’s art is sure to catch your eye. Working with a mix of painting and sculpture, Shane’s unique art is inspired…
Reader roundup: Beachy murals, time traveller living rooms and Resene letterboxes
15 Mar 2023
The new year brings new ideas, and our readers have been busy creating all sorts of wonders with Resene paints. From abstract paintings to moody lounges and upcycled wagons, we…
Product of the month: Resene Lumbersider
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…
Meet the team: Rebecca Long
10 Mar 2023
What is your role at Resene and what does that involve?
My role is Senior Architectural Representative. From technical support to colour advice, I encourage my clients to use colour and…
Bench impress: DIY portable bench
08 Mar 2023
Transform wooden pallets into a handy bench with Resene paints and wood stains. This portable bench, made from wooden upcycled pallets, is equally useful as a kitchen island, a garage work…
Purr-fect pet projects
03 Mar 2023
These DIY animal crafts are purr-fection. As seen in habitat issue 38, give these pet projects a try to create a home that’s a castle for both you and your…
Spoil your furry friend with this DIY dog feeding station
03 Mar 2023
If you’re sick of placing sticky dog bowls on the kitchen floor, try making your own colourful dog eating station to keep things neat and tidy! You can match the…
This DIY litter house is a ‘cat’ above the rest
03 Mar 2023
Your cat will be ‘feline’ like a million dollars having their own trendy litter house to do their business. It will also help to hide the messy or smelly litterbox…
These DIY cactus pots are looking sharp
22 Feb 2023
If you want to add succulents and cacti in your home, these DIY cactus pots might ‘prickle’ your fancy. With so many Resene paint colours to choose from, you can…
Create your own garden oasis inside with Resene’s new wallpaper collection
22 Feb 2023
Add a touch of whimsy to your interior walls with the new Resene Dream Garden Wallpaper Collection. Whether it’s a simple floral pattern with neutral tones, or a full-blown vibrant…
Creating a dazzling dressing room
14 Feb 2023
Need your own space? Trudi Brewer did, and when her oldest son moved out, she turned the spare room into her dream dressing room, a space to herself in an…
Squisito Trattoria inspired by the exquisite shades of the Italian coastline
10 Feb 2023
The colours that bounce off the walls of Squisito Trattoria recall the terracotta tiles, sunbaked earth and deep blue coastline of Tuscany and Sorrento. Interior designer Steve Reid has made…
These DIY Valentine vases are ‘soda-lightful’
01 Feb 2023
When push comes to ‘love’, you don’t want to have nothing to spruce up your Valentines dinner at home. With these DIY vases or candlestick holders, you’ll have something special…
Lo and be’holder’: Make your own DIY large cup holders for your car
25 Jan 2023
With extra-large water bottles all the rage, many of us have found that our car’s cup holders are just too small. These DIY cup holders use a pipe extender to…
A welcome light for your backyard: How to make your own DIY Chinese New Year lantern stand
25 Jan 2023
It’s not too ‘light’ to celebrate the Chinese New Year. This DIY lantern stand will help brighten up your backyard just in time. Since the very first paper lanterns were…
Concrete ideas: Joe’s Garage Silverdale
17 Jan 2023
Concrete ideas: NOTT Architects use Resene Tuna and Resene Soapstone to create a faux workshop aesthetic at Joe’s Garage
Friendly and familiar, with an industrial edge, is a winning formula for…
Bathroom trend alert – nature inspired design ideas from Athena
10 Nov 2022
Nature-inspired design is one of the biggest home trends and your bathroom is a great place to start. There’s no need for bathrooms to be clinical white spaces, through colour,…
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.…
Tonal green-corridor design elevates medium density living
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…
How to hang Resene paste-the-wall wallpapers
22 Sep 2022
Hanging wallpaper is a lot easier than it used to be. 60 to 80 per cent of wallpapers are now non-woven (synthetic) paste-the-wall designs, which are easy for wallpaper newbies.…
Match your duvet to your walls. Two stylish new options from the Resene Living Range
15 Sep 2022
Add a little colour to your bedroom décor with two new colour options from the Resene Living collection. The Maze range from Resene Living will add sophisticated statement in your…
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…
Meet the Resene team - Brooke Calvert, Resene Canterbury Design Advocate
14 Sep 2022
If you’re needing help with paint, it’s easy to find a Resene rep at www.resene.com/meet-the-team.htm.
What do you at Resene?
With a background in interior design and a keen eye for…
The sunny Tasman is the backdrop for this charming home up for grabs in the Heart Foundation Lottery
01 Sep 2022
Sunny and safe, this Heart Foundation Lottery home in Richmond is perfect for any lifestyle and any life stage. Boasting one of the best climates in all New Zealand, the…
How to create a patterned DIY headboard
24 Aug 2022
There is no better way to spruce up a room than with wallpaper, but what about making it an even more striking feature? Try this patterned headboard DIY to really…
The new Resene Onyx Wallpaper Collection designs rethink walls with striking geometric forms and playful shading
16 Aug 2022
Pushing the boundaries when it comes to exploring walls in an interior, the new Resene Onyx Wallpaper Collection designs mix geometric edge with cubist forms.
Bringing a three-dimensional celebration of eye-catching…
Voting opens for NZ’s Tiny House Awards
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…
Create dreamy interior pairings with Bremworth carpets and Resene hues
27 Jul 2022
Ever wondered how to match your carpet shades to your Resene paint wall colours? You can create cohesion in your abode – Bremworth has teamed up with one of Australia’s…
Pairing your linens with Resene colours
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,…
New Floral wallpaper designs to create stylish spaces with a touch of whimsy
19 Jul 2022
Garden lovers unite! Daydream through heavenly gardens of blooms and heady scents in this wonderfully escapist collection, Fiore. Nature’s bounty bursts with floral patterns and colour in this new decorative…
Beanie Up with the Stroke Foundation for an outdoor DIY this winter!
29 Jun 2022
Good news! You can stay cosy making one of our latest Resene DIY projects this winter, and support the Stroke Foundation at the same time.
For over 40 years, the Stroke…
Wellington artist’s passion for Resene paints stems from her childhood
22 Jun 2022
Wellington-based artist Audie Wilkinson has been both crafty and entrepreneurial since childhood. At eight-years-old, she held her first market stall selling her creations. “Over the years it changed from one thing…
Adding a touch of the Serengeti to Hamilton Zoo
15 Jun 2022
ROCKCOTE Clay Decor lends a dramatic and on-theme feel to the recently opened visitor centre and cafe at Hamilton Zoo.
Architects Edwards White led the project, and opted for a ROCKCOTE…
Vibrant Resene mugs launch at Briscoes
02 Jun 2022
Match your cup of tea to your favourite Resene wall colours – Briscoes have just launched a vibrant new range of Resene mugs. The ten mugs are bright and character-packed…
The Australian artist sculpting her friends and family from metal
19 May 2022
What happens when you’re in total lockdown and can’t see your family and friends for months? You sculpt them out of metal, naturally. This was artist Jenny Reddin’s answer to Australia’s pandemic…
Resene Construction Systems offers up fresh inspiration for textured interior walls
18 May 2022
Textured surfaces and minimalism really are a match made in heaven. Not only do textured walls and ceilings break up the starkness of a pared down look, but they infuse…
Reader Round Up: A delicious Resene-inspired cake and a rainbow alley
12 May 2022
Our talented readers have been busy again this month. In this round up, we see readers using Resene paints and colours to makeover fireplaces, breathe life into Chorus boxes and…
Met Gala glam: Three interior styles for a touch of star-spangled glamour
05 May 2022
The stars were out on the first Monday in May for the annual Met Gala in New York. The event, which is a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's…
Artist Karenna’s abstracts are striking in Resene colours
28 Apr 2022
The devil is in the detail in Auckland artist Karenna’s artworks of snakes, suns and crescent moons. Though they might look digitally-created from afar, her striking works are created with…
A look inside Christchurch artist Jane McIntosh’s home and garden
21 Apr 2022
Jane McIntosh’s passion for colour blends into every aspect of her life. An artist and gardener based in North Canterbury, her home and garden are as colourful as her works.…
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…
Make an adorable egg wreath for your front door this Easter
14 Apr 2022
Welcome guests to your home for Easter with this charming egg wreath. Choose a rainbow of your favourite colours or pick a tonal scheme to match your front door.
You will…
Look closely at Anthea Weir’s art, it’s not made of what you think
31 Mar 2022
Anthea Weir is a passionate recycler, turning trash into treasure from her home on the Kapiti Coast. On top of being a full time graphic designer and painter, she’s added…
Pot plants brought to life with Auckland artist’s intricate paintings
09 Mar 2022
Celine is taking terracotta pots to the next level with Resene paint colours. Monsteras, maidenhairs, peace lilies and cacti across the country are enjoying new terracotta homes adorned with flora.
Based…
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…
I can seat a rainbow: brighten up your garden with an outdoor bench
24 Feb 2022
Add some colour to your outdoor areas with a garden seat that both young and old will love. Paint a rainbow of colours or match with your house exterior colour.
You…
Grand Casino Dunedin interior retrofit ups the ante and scores big
22 Feb 2022
Located on the first floor of the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross building, the Grand Casino Dunedin is not your typical gaming locale. Originally named the Grand Hotel, it was built…
Belinda Edmunds reflects on her varied career and an award-winning project
22 Feb 2022
In a time when women in architecture were far too few in number, Belinda Edmunds was trailblazing. She hails from Blackheath, London where, as a child, she was always making…
Rainy Day DIY: Rainwater solutions from Marley
03 Feb 2022
Rainwater solutions from Marley
Managing rainwater is an important aspect of home maintenance. Quality spouting and downpipes help ensure your home is weathertight and structurally sound. Spouting prevents erosion, basement flooding,…
Create a 3D wall sculpture for your home
19 Jan 2022
Make this sculptural 3D art piece with plywood shapes and Resene testpots. Add texture to a neutral wall by creating an artwork in a matching neutral Resene colour or choose…
A prize worth winning – Heart Foundation Lottery House in Greytown up for grabs
19 Jan 2022
Greytown is a new location for a Heart Foundation Lottery House. This newly built, fully-furnished, first-prize home is only a few minutes’ walk from Greytown’s historic Main Street and with…
Bay of Plenty dairy farmer and artist wraps it up
19 Jan 2022
Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Tania Akehurst splits her time between farm work and art – and the art is getting a slight edge. Tania has her own gallery on…
Siso brings the colours and flavours of the Mediterranean off the beaten path
07 Dec 2021
You may not expect to find a fashionable bar and eatery in the heart of Remuera serving up rich and sumptuous neo-Mediterranean cuisine, but since opening in March, Síso has…
Bryce Carleton on his niche career that’s been more than 30 years in the making
07 Dec 2021
Behind the lens of every styled image that’s been created especially for BlackWhite magazine, you’ll find Bryce Carleton. For the better part of a decade, he’s also taken the lion’s…
Take the ultimate festive ‘shelfie’ with this Christmas tree shelf
24 Nov 2021
Get your home ‘shelfie’ ready this Christmas with this standing Christmas tree shelf built from old pallets. Fill the shelves with your favourite Christmas cards or paint ornaments in your…
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…
Toi Whakaari’s take on a popular film shows there’s no end to creativity
09 Nov 2021
For Toi Whakaari | New Zealand Drama School’s students and teachers, one of the most interesting aspects of having a wide range of complementary skills being taught under one roof…
Sydney artist Arnie Arnold releases collab collection with Totem Road and Resene
11 Oct 2021
Furniture brand Totem Road and Resene have collaborated with Sydney artist Arnie Arnold on a sustainable art offering that reflects the aesthetics and experience of Australian coastal living.
Founded in 2015…
A resilient team pilots a turbulent project to top-flight status
11 Oct 2021
We’ve never met a design team that didn’t like a good challenge, but the group of professionals that came together to refurbish the Air New Zealand Domestic Lounge in Wellington…
A creative tea towel for a good cause
07 Oct 2021
Add some charm to your next morning tea with this beautiful tea towel design by Ruby Seeto. Featuring a delicious Carrot Cake recipe from Ruby’s Nana Una, this fun tea…
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…
Purr-fect DIY ideas for World Animal Day
30 Sep 2021
Here in New Zealand and Australia we love our pets – in fact we have some of the highest pet ownership statistics in the world. There’s no better time to…
Sweeten your interiors with these honeycomb shelves
30 Sep 2021
Bee Aware Month isn’t just for the kids – spruce up your home with these sophisticated honeycomb shelves that are sure to have your guests buzzing. Made from untreated pine,…
Take a closer look at Megan Harrison Turner's dress up/dress down teeny house
29 Sep 2021
Stylist and interior designer, Megan Harrison-Turner thought outside the box when creating her cardboard teeny house. The Auckland-based creative was inspired by the idea of playing with dolls when she…
Our readers are creating everything from colourful cabinets and caravans to entire solar systems
23 Sep 2021
From creative lockdown upcycles to schoolroom projects, this reader roundup sees our readers leading colourful lives with Resene paint. With splashes of Resene Hot Chile, Resene Edward and Resene metallics,…
Celebrate Māori Language Week with vibrant colours from around Aotearoa
16 Sep 2021
Aotearoa New Zealand’s colourful, lush landscapes and fauna are second only to its vibrant culture. It is Māori Language Week this week – the perfect time to embrace te reo…
Brick Bay Folly finalists explore emotional responses to colour, sustainability
13 Sep 2021
The latest group of Brick Bay Folly finalists have been announced, and the design and colour use of the five shortlisted concepts do not disappoint.
Each year, emerging architects and architectural…
Earthy Resene clay colours lure customers into Victoria Saliakouras’ curvaceous student concept
13 Sep 2021
It’s always exciting to see what Sydney Design School’s Interior Design students have to share – and the Resene colours that are influencing the next generation of designers.
A major project…
Mix and match in the dining room with these easy hacks from Target
09 Sep 2021
Switch things up in the dining room with Target’s Vintage Dining range. If you’re after a classic mix of retro comfort and style with a touch of nostalgia, then this…
Go against the grain and create a wooden charging station
26 Aug 2021
Turn a piece of wood into a creative and useful charging port. This DIY charging station holds your phone vertically, so you can continue to use it while it charges.…
Jobs and DIY projects to do around the house to keep busy (with leftover paint)
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…
Boredom busting ideas using leftover paint - for adults and kids
19 Aug 2021
Boredom busting ideas using leftover paint - for adults and kids
When you’re stuck at home with no place to go – sometimes you need a few distraction tactics. Get your…
Flight path: Meet the artist turning bicycle tubes into fabulous feathers
11 Aug 2021
Elaine Grant-Dolby’s feather jewellery is taking flight across the country. Her iridescent works, created from upcycled bicycle tubes, are soaring to new heights with a splash of Resene paint and…
Wallpaper personality quiz: Find out your interior style and what it means for your home
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…
Five wallpaper murals that bring some serious ‘wow’ factor
16 Jul 2021
Looking to make a lasting impact through a single wall? Try one of these five show stealing mural designs from the Resene Wallpaper Collection, which are guaranteed to make an…
Resene concrete colours provide the best of both worlds
16 Jul 2021
Concrete is a popular material choice for a wide range of project typologies. While sometimes it can be harsh, other times its inherent brutality can bring a needed edginess and…
Paint your home in AR using the new Resene DIY DecoratAR app
15 Jul 2021
Need help choosing paint colours for your decorating project? Try out the Resene colour range using the latest AR technology. The new Resene DIY DecoratAR app, currently available on iPhones…
Embrace your inner artist and brighten up your garden with these colourful totem poles
17 Jun 2021
Impress your neighbours and set your garden poles apart with these artistic totem poles. You can mix and match colourful designs, get arty with some realistic fruit, or keep it…
Seven pastel paint picks for sophisticated spaces
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…
3 tips for using lime chip in your courtyard and garden
27 May 2021
Lime chip is a great contrasting colour to greenery and looks smart when paired with a dark fence. For contrasting fence colours try Resene Woodsman Crowshead wood stain or Resene…
Liven up your kitchen with three courses of colour
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…
Colour your winter garden with these nifty tricks and artisan décor
05 May 2021
Winter is often a time when the more colourful blooms of the garden go into hiding until spring. These outdoor garden ideas are just the thing to help you embrace…
Colour in the winter vegetable garden begins with the right mix
14 Apr 2021
When the cool winter days roll around, it’s great to enliven the garden with vegetables that have brightly coloured leaves. Plant silverbeet ‘Brightlights’ for its striking red, pink and yellow…
Architect Chloe Coles’ lifelong love of colour and spaces
12 Apr 2021
With an architectural graduate for a mum and a planner for a dad, it’s no wonder that architect Chloe Coles grew up with a love of spaces, places and colour.…
Decorate your table with these cute wooden Easter bunnies
31 Mar 2021
Create a fun family of Easter bunnies to brighten your table this Easter. These cute critters use blocks of wood and reused cardboard to enrich your dining experience. They also…
5 purple upcycling ideas to support a good cause and get your home looking grape
24 Mar 2021
With Purple Day approaching on March 26th support a good cause and sprinkle a bit of purple through your home. Run by Epilepsy New Zealand, Purple Day raises awareness of…
Bold and artistic updates to keep your bedroom colourful
25 Mar 2021
When embracing your artistic side, don’t feel limited to the canvas. Bring modern art to life in your bedroom with the bold brushstrokes of Resene Living’s new range of duvet…
This simple trick will make your wardrobe wonderful
10 Mar 2021
Is your bedroom more floordrobe than wardrobe? Does your closet do the opposite of sparking joy? Interior Designer Hamish Dodd has a simple tip for making your wardrobe go from…
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…
Black in the garden - a modern look amongst the plants
03 Mar 2021
Black Mulch has become the darling of urban landscaping. Black houses, black pavers and black fencing, not to mention black paint tones, are often contrasted with white, grey and brown…
Traditional Japanese joinery meets modern manufacturing methods in this student project
16 Feb 2021
Timber, as one of the oldest construction materials, has been used extensively in architecture and continues to be an enchanting medium for modern schemes. But with the development of today’s…
A match made in bathroom heaven
11 Feb 2021
If bathroom renovations are on the agenda this year we’ve got the perfect towel for you. Resene Palazzo towels from the Resene Living range are designed to complement and match…
A tourist destination is awash in an ocean of Resene blues
26 Jan 2021
The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony has long been one of northern Otago’s most successful tourism attractions. Operated by Tourism Waitaki, it hosts an upward of 80,000 visitors a year who…
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…
14+ easy-to-make homemade gift ideas
09 Dec 2020
A homemade gift is a great way to show friends and family you love them. By going to the trouble of making a present from scratch, you can personalise the…
Let your imagination run wild with these cute and quirky wallpapers for kids
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…
We were wowed from home by the Resene Total Colour Award 2020 winners
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…
Deck your Christmas spread in terracotta and mint
11 Nov 2020
A Christmas spread is an elaborate affair. There’s mince pies and the pulling of crackers, pavlova and more spice-filled pudding, and no matter the size of your celebration, a smorgasbord…
5 larger-than-life wallpaper designs that will fill your home with personality
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…
Elevate your entryway with this DIY welcome sign
28 Oct 2020
Turn some hand-painted letters and a vintage print into a welcome sign with major retro vibes.
You will need:
Retro artwork in a frame
Printed letters that spell ‘Welcome’ (or whatever message you…
How to choose a roof that will be the crowning glory to your home
21 Oct 2020
Choosing a roof can be a daunting prospect. Not only are you making a considerable financial investment, but given the life span of a high-quality roof is about 30 years,…
Style your sofa like a pro with these plush cushions
21 Oct 2020
Whether you’re wanting to update your living room, bring in cosiness or inject some colour into your home, cushions are an affordable, stylish way to amplify that all-important comfort factor.
The…
Jody Boggiani’s upcycled ceramics are seriously chic
14 Oct 2020
Jody Boggiani has an eye for potential. It’s what guides her hobby of upcycling ceramics, and what fuels her love of “turning an unwanted vase into a modern bud vase…
habitat plus – decorating and colour trends 2021 has arrived
07 Oct 2020
Embarking on a new decorating project and unsure where to start? The brand new habitat plus – decorating and colour trends 2021 has hit the shelves of Resene ColorShops and selected Resene…
A style insider’s guide to matching this season’s colours and clothes
30 Sep 2020
Beauty EQ style director Louise Hilsz has shared her fashion nous with a definitive list of this season’s must-have styles, all tailored to the colours of the season. Expect statement…
Organise your vanity with this DIY Make-up Holder
23 Sep 2020
Save time in the morning and keep your go-to make up organised with this eye-catching and easy to assemble make-up holder. With holes drilled to specifically fit your products everything…
A new line of defence against the ‘arc’ enemy
15 Sep 2020
About to embark upon a new build, renovation or retrofitting of a client’s home? It may not be the prettiest part of a property, but the distribution board really is…
A colourful 180 metre long mural brings joy to commuters
26 Aug 2020
When Xana got the call to create a 180 metre long mural in Queensland, her reaction was barely contained excitement, for who could ask for a bigger canvas to display…
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…
Fiona’s painted pots are the finishing touch your indoor plants need
05 Aug 2020
With a background in landscape design, you could say that Fiona’s way with plants is in her nature. After she recognised a niche in the market for designer pots with…
6 floral wallpaper designs that will almost convince you it’s spring
29 Jul 2020
Flowers and floral patterns are inextricably linked with springtime and warmer weather – so why not have them in your home all-year round? A beautiful floral wallpaper design has the…
New hospice facility leaves a lasting impression
21 Jul 2020
Te Omanga Hospice, an established palliative care facility serving the Hutt Valley community, was given a gorgeous new home coloured with a restful Resene palette. The former building, though well-loved,…
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…
How a passion for colour and décor inspired this local creative business
15 Jul 2020
It’s fair to say that Julie has always been destined for a colourful life, having shown a talent and passion for the creative industries since she was young. Fast forward…
Take a peek inside Chelsea Sugar’s scrumptious new digs
12 Jun 2020
Since 1884, Chelsea Sugar has been a staple in New Zealand pantries. However, its iconic pink factory, which is tucked away on Auckland’s North Shore, has been closed to the…
Editor’s Picks: A dining room for embracing life’s simple pleasures
03 Jun 2020
Family-style dining is a popular term used in restaurants these days. It’s an approach that offers a very different experience than the confines of a plated meal. It is, by…
Pinpoint that ‘indescribable’ colour you’ve been searching for with the Resene Find-A-Colour tool
28 May 2020
For artists and designers, learning the characteristics of paint pigments and how they mix with one another is only part of learning about paint. Many learn early on – perhaps…
Framefox makes colour matching your art prints easy
28 May 2020
Art is a fantastic way to add life and personality to bare walls, or to simply give your home a little revamp.
If you don’t already have a print in mind,…
Susan’s sculptures bring bright Resene hues to backyards across the country
20 May 2020
When Susan Roskilly bought some sculpture moulds off Trade Me, what she’d really purchased was a way to turn a creative outlet into a successful side-project business, Far 2 Arty.
The…
Finding the colour you want is as simple as 1, 2, 3
12 May 2020
Have you recently come across a colour you’d love to use on a project? Maybe it was at the beach, on a swatch of fabric or on a building. But,…
Resene Colour Match tool: Finding the colour you want is as simple as 1, 2, 3
13 May 2020
Have you recently come across a colour you’d love to use on a project? Maybe it was at the beach, on a swatch of fabric or on a building. But,…
Kid-centric bookstore brings the colour
06 May 2020
Kids’ books are known to be filled with adventure and colour. And so, when designers Tom Dobinson and Sophie Edwards of Edwards Builders were deciding on the colour palette of…
Editor’s Picks: A nook for enjoying your favourite books
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.…
Resene Palazzo towels are back in store
23 Apr 2020
Has your frequent hand washing alerted you to the fact that you’re low on towels? Resene Palazzo towels are now back in stock at Briscoes.
Resene Palazzo towels are part of…
Editor’s Picks: Out of office
01 Apr 2020
I’m likely not alone in my sudden realisation of how under-designed my home office space is after needing to make the swift shift to working remotely. If you’re like me,…
Colorite gives a historic beauty a facelift
01 Apr 2020
Rich in history and significant in its design, a Queensland heritage-listed property was recently given a facelift using Resene paints and stains.
The Victorian-era style mansion was built in 1897 for…
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…
A minty match
27 Jun 2013
The team at Gorgi have chosen Resene colours to match their new Sylvie
collection of children’s bedlinen, which incorporates soft pastels and accent
prints. The palette of three Resene colours complements Sylvie’s Mint…
Reader offer: 15% off Patersonrose
07 Aug 2014
Patersonrose, New Zealand children's linen and accessories store, is giving our readers an exclusive offer of 15% off all online products, including these super soft and snuggly coral fleece throws with matching floor…
On the outside – your questions
18 Sep 2014
It’s coming up for exterior house painting season, or more commonly known as summer.
The long, dry, warm days ahead are perfect for updating the outside of your house. Here are…
Colour match and be in to win
24 Sep 2014
Think you’re good at remembering colours? Try our fun Resene Colour Match game on Facebook using a selection of our new fashion colours and see how good you really are. Each colour…
Colour tips from an expert
19 Nov 2014
Resene Christchurch colour consultant Becca Long talks colour schemes:
The four fundamental considerations when picking a colour scheme are: the age of your home; natural light; limitations (eg existing fixtures); and your…
Match your carpet to Resene colour
11 Dec 2014
Have you ever walked into a carpet shop and thought to yourself: “Why can’t I find the colour I really want?” Well, now you can. Sallee carpets can create your…
The colour of 2015
14 Jan 2015
This year’s Pantone Colour of the Year has been announced and it’s all grown up – a sophisticated shade picked straight from the rich, red-brown tones of fortified wine.
Pantone Marsala is…
Are you a matchy matchy?
19 Feb 2015
Central Otago interior designer Melinda Tweedie of Little Bird asks if you’re a matchy matchy type of person.
There is something that I find so many people do (my mother included!)…
Update your old bakeware
27 Feb 2015
Do you like what we’ve done with this old bakeware?
You will need
An old deep round cake baking tin and flan dish (you can get each for about $6 on Trade…
How to create a swatch board
09 Apr 2015
A swatch board is literally a board on which you paste samples of Resene colours, products and fabrics you are going to use. You may have collected ideas online and…
Cosy up with Sallee
14 May 2015
Rich reds, fruity maroons and plush purples – these are the colours you should be thinking about when you're wanting to cosy up a room.
The Select Collection of carpets from Sallee NZ is an…
Full Frontage recap: A 1950s beauty gets a facelift
14 May 2015
Lorraine Vawdry’s Blockhouse Bay home is one of those rare gems, an architectural statement of the 1950s era with stunning brick work and a single pitch roof.
The Aucklander had tried…
Nelson's riverside murals
24 Jun 2015
In 2013, the streets of Nelson became home to a public art initiative – a growing outdoor gallery sprouting alongside the Matai riverside walkway.
Today, the river flows alongside art murals imagined by local artists and people from…
Which colour for which room?
29 Jun 2015
Some colours just don’t suit some rooms. Here’s our room-by-room guide for making the most of colour.
Living rooms are often part of open-plan spaces that link through to dining and kitchen…
Win: Tickets to the Auckland Home Show!
03 Sep 2015
The Auckland Home Show is on next week, and Resene is part of the Smeg and Kitchen Things feature My Designer Time – where you can get free tailored advice from…
Getting help to love colour
08 Oct 2015
Tired of angsting over your colour schemes? Colour consultant Peta Tearle has developed a unique solution – it’s a colour scheme in a box, ordered online through her Colours with…
Diary of a renovation: kitchen confidential
14 Oct 2015
We’re told it’s the hub of the home, the centrepiece of the living space. Up front and on show. The kitchen is so much more than just a place to…
Diary of a renovation: the exterior colours
04 Feb 2016
The debate raged on and on. Did the exterior of the house need two colours or one? We just couldn’t decide.
The original 1970s house had been clad in lumpy stucco,…
Sofa shopping – what you need to know
25 Nov 2015
Buying a new sofa is a big and costly decision. Sofas are one of the largest pieces of furniture you will buy for your home, and one of the best…
A bite of colour
02 Feb 2016
Jen Hobbs and Lisa McPherson dreamed up Apple of My Eye over coffee and cake. The idea was to create beautiful, handcrafted goods that they would proudly display in their…
What colour should my roof be?
16 Feb 2016
It’s often the last colour decision you make for an exterior – the roof. Just because the roof is the finishing touch to a house it doesn’t mean it should be the…
Citta cosies up to winter
23 Mar 2016
As we wrote a couple of weeks ago, Citta Design's Winter 2016 catalogue is out now, playing on the theme of Beautiful Utility – the products are as hardwearing as…
Mix don't match
13 Apr 2016
When General Eclectic launched its current autumn range of homewares and furniture, it used Resene coloured backdrops to showcase the pieces. The people at General Eclectic reckon that to give…
Exterior colour rescue – your problems solved
11 May 2016
The Resene colour expert solves your exterior colour woes.
Q: We’ve brought a two-bedroom bach in need of painting. It’s an older house with a funny deck with a garage underneath. At…
Hayley takes autumn colour into the kitchen
05 May 2016
Designer Hayley French turns to the kitchen for autumn colour:
The seasons change and as they do they bring new colours and feelings.
With each season’s end we welcome the next, and are…
Colour pops at Store 17
19 May 2016
As the Christchurch shopping landscape continues to grow, the recently opened Store 17 is a welcome and colourful addition.
Based in Sumner, the gallery store stocks locally handmade art and homewares just popping…
Window colour in a modern world
16 Jun 2016
Resene colour expert Carolyn Atkinson talks choosing colour for your windows.
Windows – lots of them and the bigger the better. That’s our current thinking when building or renovating. It used to be…
Easy tips to invigorate your home
30 Jun 2016
The folk at Australian furniture and home accessory company Huset have these wise words on invigorating your interiors in easy ways.
Whether you have just bought new furniture or are looking…
The Block NZ – Guest bedrooms get their reveal
30 Jun 2016
A month in of TV3's The Block NZ: Girls Vs Boys, and we've seen blown budgets, high emotions and tension between teams. But at the end of the day – or week, rather…
Pantsuit takes Resene fashion prize
31 Aug 2016
A budding designer with exceptional creative flair has won top honours in 2016’s Resene NZ Fashion Tech Colour of Fashion.
In the third year of this education project, diploma students at…
Heritage Rescue: Rangitoto’s protected baches
01 Sep 2016
Three kilometres off the coast of Auckland and only accessible by boat, the volcanic cone of Rangitoto is one of the iconic images of the city and harbour. Despite its…
Mix and match
21 Sep 2016
One is a whimsical floral and the other is a quatrefoil geometric but together the new Anya and Primo collections from Maurice Kain create a dynamic botanical duo. As nature…
2 easy DIY projects for the weekend
28 Sep 2016
Getting crafty is a great way to unwind, get the creative juices flowing and finish with something pretty for the home. Nikki Astwood of Revised Edition whipped up these two DIY projects…
Get Growing: make some steps
20 Oct 2016
One of the primary jobs of a landscape designer is to create cohesion. Widening steps, removing barriers and creating continuity using materials, plants, colour selection and objects are all tools,…
Tile the wall with paper
28 Nov 2016
We're more used to seeing highly patterned tiles underfoot than on the walls of a living room. Be inspired by the patterns and colours of old Morocco for this divine…
Find a colour with Resene
24 Nov 2016
There are thousands of colours in the Resene paint collection, and it’s fun to pore over all of the colour charts. But if you have an idea of what you…
Using a painter, part 2
17 Jan 2017
In part one of our mini-series, we talked about finding a painter, deciding on colours and getting ready. Here, we get find out what’s involved in a professional painter’s job.
Starting…
Belle Hawk: creative evolution
25 Jan 2017
Two sisters cut a path back to their former creative lives, combining motherhood with creating original artworks using Resene testpots and screen-printing homewares. Georgia Scutt tells us more about how it all…
Fun for the whole family
16 Feb 2017
For those always on the lookout for creative projects to share with their kids, parenting site Kiwi Families has a whole lot of fun DIY ideas that are perfect for the whole…
A lavish look for lights
21 Mar 2017
A new concept in lighting from Artwood lets you mix and match lampshades and bases to suit the situation and your tastes. Taking in various collections and including desk, table and floor…
Megan's room recipes
11 May 2017
Colour expert and stylist Megan Harrison Turner uses certain rules when creating rooms for Resene. She shares her secrets.
Baking a cake successfully is about getting the proportions of ingredients right,…
Win a paintable birdhouse
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…
Win a paintable birdhouse
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…
The Block NZ recap: dining in style
03 Aug 2017
"Remember – kitchens sell homes!" Host Mark Richardson wasted no time reminding The Block NZ teams that the pressure was on, as the kitchen and dining room reveals loomed last…
Head to the tropics
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…
The Block NZ recap: Be our guest
24 Aug 2017
With only a few more weeks to go, Three’s The Block NZ teams had to dig deep to complete the guest bedroom and bathroom. Feature walls proved popular, as well as bold use…
All rugged up
24 May 2018
With winter approaching and the temperatures dipping, now is a great time to invest in a rug to add warmth and cosiness to your home. With all that’s on offer,…
2 ways with wallpaper patterns
31 May 2018
If you like the pattern on a particular wallpaper but it’s not the right colour or scale, why not use it as inspiration for your own paint project? We looked…
Three’s The Block NZ recap: battle of the bathrooms
26 Jul 2018
No rest for the wicked as the teams were tossed straight into the hot, deep water of bathroom week, in week two of The Block NZ. After the steep learning…
Colourful versus neutral interiors
16 Aug 2018
Interior designer Kate Alexander recently attended The Design Show, where she showcased two very different room styles – the first, a ‘colour meets colour’ bedroom, a little bit retro and…
Make a mini mud room
05 Sep 2018
How many hours of your life do you think you spend cleaning up the mess and muddy footprints around the exterior doors of your home – the shoes, dog leashes,…
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…
Stylish… and smart
18 Oct 2018
When is a switch plate not a switch plate? When it’s a combination of clever ideas and good looks, as with the Iconic® range from PDL. Iconic has a modular…
Blue and white - a timeless combo
25 Oct 2018
Some colour combinations transcend seasons or trends. Designer Kate Alexander takes a look at what makes blue and white such a classic match, and how to use it well in…
In the know: Colours they love
18 Oct 2018
Last week we looked at the colours some of our stylists are loving off the new Resene The Range fashion fandeck 20. This week, meet five more stylists and their…
Store 17 – fun, sustainable designs
08 Nov 2018
A love of natural simplicity in design, and a tendency to gather ideas ‘like a magpie’ led Maria Henry to launch a retail design business to showcase both her own…
Make an outdoor storage trunk for all those bits and pieces
17 Jan 2019
Paint this handy trunk the same colour as your exterior to blend it in with your cladding or match it to your patio furniture for a stand-out piece of storage.
You…
DIY Vertical Herb Garden
17 Jan 2019
Keep your herb garden close at hand and free-up some deck space by making this stylish wall-mountable planter board with little more than a piece of pine and a few…
The name game
31 Jan 2019
When you look at a paint chart ready to choose a shade to bring your vision to life, have you ever wondered: “Who names all those colours?”
Making up monikers for…
Michele’s DIY bookcase brings in a bevy of beautiful blues
30 Apr 2019
With a little help, Michele created this unique custom bookcase to reclaim under-utilised space in her staircase. She painted it Resene Blue Charcoal, Resene Cello, Resene Escape, Resene Breathless and Resene…
Make yourself some colourful mid-mod inspired artwork
24 Apr 2019
Designer Kate Alexander of Places & Graces created the feature artwork in this room to tie together the vibrant colour palette. Learn how quickly and easily she did it – and…
DIY woven tray wall art
24 Apr 2019
Put your own spin on a current wall art trend by painting designs onto woven plates.
You will need:
Decorative woven cane trays or plates (Sarah found hers at the Salvation Army…
Mary makes a covetable quilt
23 May 2019
Last month, the Auckland Quilt Guild held their annual Dorothy Collard Challenge, where members create a 30” x 20” quilt (or 76.2cm x 50.8cm – we’re told quilters still work…
Sylvie’s Kiwi garden pottery goes the extra mile
19 Jun 2019
After graduating from Dunedin’s School of Art at Otago Polytechnic University, artist Sylvie Haines began the search for her artistic voice. After a time experimenting with charcoal and lashes of…
Flower power
12 Jun 2019
Wallpaper and floral patterns have gone hand-in-hand ever since the wallcovering was invented, but that doesn’t mean they have to feel old fashioned.
Smaller, simpler floral patterns or those with a…
Three’s The Block NZ recap: family bathrooms revealed
11 Jul 2019
This week on The Block NZ was one of ‘firsts’. It was the first time a fifth team was welcomed to the show (though temporarily).
As a major selling feature of…
Wellington Zoo’s bright and interactive kea experience
11 Jul 2019
New Zealand’s ample and versatile terrain means it is the perfect habitat for many species of wildlife, and its lack of large predatorial mammals has made it home to endangered…
DIY Painted Coat Hanger Art
11 Jul 2019
Grab a few of your favourite Resene testpots and create some one-of-a-kind artwork that’s sure to match your décor perfectly – and could not be simpler to hang!
You will need:
Wooden…
Three’s The Block NZ recap: master bedrooms and ensuites revealed
18 Jul 2019
This week on The Block NZ the teams created four beautiful master bedrooms and ensuites that we would be more than happy to come home to.
Lisa & Ribz
Resene Mother Nature defines…
Building hope in Hobsonville
14 Aug 2019
A project that’s a first of its kind for New Zealand, the seeds of Building Hope were first sewn when Landmark Homes North Shore/Rodney franchisees Debbie and Paul Brett heard…
Create a customised sanctuary for your furry friend
21 Aug 2019
In honour of International Dog Day, give an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling it into a cute and quirky bed for the top dog or cat in your…
Three’s The Block NZ: Entrance, hallway & laundry
15 Aug 2019
This week, the teams were challenged with completing the entrance, hallway & laundry of their apartments. The entrance is a space that provides the critical first impression to a home.…
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…
Resene award winners show courageous uses of colour
29 Aug 2019
Resene has a long history of colour and today's colour range of thousands of hues is a far cry from the handful that was available when Resene started 73 years…
Palmerston North’s koru of colour grows
04 Sep 2019
Living in an era with a growing digital landscape means that many children are spending an increasing amount of time in front of a screen and less time outside. In…
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…
Bedding to match your fav Resene colours
16 Oct 2019
Ever had trouble trying to find bedlinen, towels or cushions to go with your Resene paint colour? Linen House have made coordinating your home a whole lot easier with a…
Auckland Art Gallery pays tribute to iconic Danish designs in latest exhibition
26 Nov 2019
Danish design is almost synonymous with stylish, modern homes, and was the perfect subject for the Auckland Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, Denmark Design. On display until 2 February 2020, it…
Alison Leeder’s home office is the ‘pink’ of perfection
05 Dec 2019
When interior designer Alison Leeder moved into her 1950s house in Melbourne in late 2017, she had her sights set on tackling her home office first. Wanting a functional office…
DIY palette generator drawers
08 Jan 2020
If your furniture is in desperate need of a pick-me-up, why not give it a fun and inspired twist? With the free online Resene Colour Palette Generator, you can translate…
Randall Froude brings Provence to this Kiwi kitchen
18 Dec 2019
When artist Randall Froude saw the brick wallpaper design on his friend’s kitchen wall, he was gripped from the get-go. Finding himself utterly inspired, he wondered how he could use…
Readers’ Roundup: January 2020 Edition
14 Jan 2020
With a new year finally upon us, we’re feeling inspired to put into action some of those projects that have been hanging over our heads for a while now. Get…
Playing up plywood
05 Mar 2020
Kids have a special superpower. When they see a simple shape, they don’t just see a square, circle, rectangle or triangle – they see a robot, flower, spaceship or tree,…
DIY mid-mod abstract artwork
30 Jan 2020
Unleash the artist within and create your own stand-out artwork for any room in your home, like this one by Kate Alexander of Places and Graces.
You will need:
Resene testpots in…
Editor’s Picks: An elegant bathroom for everyday life
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…
One dining room, three beautiful ways
19 Feb 2020
The gabled dining space in Stephanie Waterhouse’s Christchurch home is a superb space. The design is a brainchild of Architect Don Jamieson and architectural graduate Joshua Dubbeld, one that is full…
Aron Taaffe creates colourful mural in son’s bedroom
19 Feb 2020
Adding bold pops of colour to a bedroom is nothing to fear – something Décor Decorators’ Aron Taaffe knows well. A master of colour, Aron has spent the last 25…
Lymesmith’s inspiring mural at CC Babcoq in NSW
04 Mar 2020
When CC Babcoq, a trendy restaurant and bar located in Cronulla, NSW, was on the lookout for a striking mural to give its walls some flair, award-winning design practice and colour…
Light up your life with PDL by Schneider Electric
26 Feb 2020
Find the right switches and power points for your home thanks to PDL by Schneider Electric’s online style selector tool. This smart innovation allows you to match your interior look…
Readers’ Round-up: February 2020 Edition
26 Feb 2020
Christine’s handy homemade bag holder
We love hearing about the crafty projects our readers are undertaking at home, and we were particularly impressed by Christine’s nifty bag holder.
Using three recycled Resene…
Editor’s Picks: Pattern play
05 Mar 2020
Incorporating patterns into your decorating scheme can be incredibly intimidating for many people – especially if you want to mix in more than one. Whether you are a design traditionalist…
DIY cork word art
25 Mar 2020
For a unique wall art feature in your home, cork sheets and Resene testpots can make a fun set of words come to life. This word art DIY is ideal for walls,…
Change up your wallpaper without actually changing your wallpaper
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…
