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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…
Elevated living spaces: Seamless style and function with AVENTOS top
10 Apr 2025
Most of us have had moments of cluttered kitchen benchtops or awkwardly placed office cabinets, which can disrupt aesthetics, efficiency and workflow at home. The AVENTOS lift systems by Blum…
Tell your own story at home with this striking wallpaper collection
01 Apr 2025
The Resene Stories of Life Wallpaper Collection is an intriguing set of wallpaper designs with creative motifs and modern graphic elements designed as a backdrop to modern day life. You’ll…
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…
Flourishing forests, mesmerising mountains: Win a first-prize home in Hanmer Springs, Canterbury
19 Mar 2025
Picturesque Hanmer Springs has plenty to offer both residents and tourists alike. It’s a favourite holiday location for many, with the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa and the…
Meet the team: Megan Lawson
14 Mar 2025
What is your role at Resene and what does it involve?
My role as a Resene Colour Consultant consists of working alongside clients to help create their desired colour scheme for interior and…
Product of the month: Resene Kitchen & Bathroom range
14 Mar 2025
As we head into the cooler months, dampness and moisture become even more of a concern in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. These hardworking spaces need extra protection to keep mould…
Muted but not mundane: why ‘quietly colourful’ designs are trending and how to nail the look for your clients
14 Mar 2025
When you are trying to balance your design’s aesthetics, functionality and psychological benefits, it’s likely you’ll want and need to take a nuanced approach to colour. Unlike stark minimalism or…
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…
Making your renos easier with Peter Wolfkamp
12 Feb 2025
NZ’s ‘Resident Builder’ Peter Wolfkamp offers his tips, tricks and expertise in his video series, I’ve Been Thinking. You can find all the latest videos on his YouTube Channel with advice for…
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…
Go with the flow: Summer living
17 Dec 2024
The silly season is well and truly on its way! With all the hustle and bustle that summer brings, introducing a fresh new design in your home is easier than…
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…
Kaleidoscope by the coast: Win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Clarks Beach
20 Nov 2024
Warm and inviting with vibrant splashes of Resene colour, this fully furnished, three-bedroom Jennian home is ready to use right away. For a chance to win, simply purchase your $15…
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…
Find your bliss in Blenheim: Win a brand-new home in the Heart Foundation Lottery
02 Oct 2024
Considered one of the most pleasant climates in New Zealand, Blenheim is an ideal year-round destination. The Heart Foundation has chosen this location to build their first-prize Jennian home for…
The best kitchens and bathrooms in NZ have been announced!
25 Sep 2024
The best kitchens and bathrooms in New Zealand were announced on Friday 6 September at the NKBA Excellence in Design Awards, and we’ve got them hot off the press to…
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…
Come to the Coromandel: this first-prize Heart Foundation Lottery home is a piece of paradise
15 Aug 2024
Nothing says a classic Kiwi holiday more than the Coromandel. And Resene paints bring shades of seashells and landscape to this gorgeous home in Cooks Beach, so every day feel…
Newstalgia: how younger generations are reinventing design details of the past to make them relevant for today
13 Aug 2024
Nostalgia, the sentimental longing for times past, has had a profound influence on architecture and interior design trends. Since the industrial revolution, each decade has had its own distinctive design…
Bean there, hung that: DIY coffee cup holder
06 Aug 2024
Whether you’re running out of space for all your mugs or just want to show off your best collection of coffee cups, this DIY cup holder is both stylish and…
Green cuisine: This might just help you decide your next kitchen colour!
06 Aug 2024
The colour green is one of the hottest design trends, and when it comes to your kitchen, well, we might just persuade you with these designs. Two designers show the…
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…
Hold that thought: DIY note and phone holder
24 Jul 2024
Now here is a handy DIY to try. These note and phone holders will give you somewhere to put your notes, to-do lists and phone. They are also great if…
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 –…
The Brewer's Night Inn: A masterpiece of heritage and luxury
08 Jul 2024
Located in the stunning landscapes of New Zealand's South Island, The Brewer’s Night Inn in Reefton offers an exquisite retreat that transcends the ordinary. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail…
The magic of Mangawhai: You could win this haven near the sand dunes
26 Jun 2024
Imagine winning this home near the sand and sea. The sleek, dark Resene exterior of this first-prize, three-bedroom home is striking against Mangawhai’s clear blue skies. The extensive deck is…
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…
Crate-ing space: A DIY farmers’ market stand
12 Jun 2024
If you’re a little short of space in your pantry, or maybe you have a blank wall in your kitchen and not sure what to do with it, then this…
What’s for dinner? Plan out your week with this DIY menu
05 Jun 2024
Keep everyone in the family in the loop with what the meals are for the week with this DIY menu board. A neutral design like this will suit any kitchen,…
This or that? How colour affects your wallpaper choice
21 May 2024
Not only does Resene have thousands of wallpaper designs, but they also come in different colour variations. You might have seen a design you love, but how do you choose…
Colourful cuisine: DIY kitchen utensils
21 May 2024
It’s safe to say that most of us enjoy a cheeseboard when we have over some great company. To make your charcuterie even more fun, try these DIY painted wooden…
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…
Painting and decorating in winter? No problem. Try these tips!
07 May 2024
Painting and decorating your home in winter is easier than you think. With some handy tips and products from Resene you can ensure your outdoor spaces are safe and comfortable…
Mountainous master: How a mural transformed a bedroom
04 Apr 2024
Stacey’s 1930 bungalow needed a lot of love when she got it, and she knew she could turn to Resene’s many shades to turn it into a home she would…
Unlock the treasures of Taupō with this Heart Foundation Lottery first-prize home
21 Mar 2024
Lakeside living awaits one lucky ticket holder in the Heart Foundation Lottery.
Taupō and its lake are world-famous for tranquil waters, geothermal activity and excellent fishing. Just an 8-minute drive from…
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…
Product of the month: Resene Aquaclear
12 Feb 2024
Are you looking to protect and elevate timber surfaces? Resene Aquaclear is the perfect way to protect timber while leaving a beautiful gloss, semi-gloss or satin finish. While Resene Aquaclear…
Resene Colour Experts instore at Kitchen Things
05 Feb 2024
Embarking on a kitchen renovation in 2024? We've teamed up with Kitchen Things to give you the chance to talk with Resene Colour Experts and Kitchen Things Appliance Experts at…
Drumroll… insights of the wallpaper design winners
22 Jan 2024
Ever wanted to create your own wallpaper? These four designers have successfully created their own unique designs winning them an accolade in the latest Resene Wallpaper Design Competition. With so…
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…
The Memory Garden: Anna Stichbury’s exhibition of brushstrokes and blooms
10 Nov 2023
Artist Anna Stichbury’s work is vibrant and bold with powerful hues. Her latest exhibition, titled 'The Memory Garden,' is currently on display at the Parnell Gallery until November 21. As…
The Memory Garden: Anna Stichbury’s exhibition of brushstrokes and blooms
08 Nov 2023
Artist Anna Stichbury’s work is vibrant and bold with powerful hues. Her latest exhibition, titled 'The Memory Garden,' is currently on display at the Parnell Gallery until November 21. As…
An EXPLOSIVE week on House Rules!
11 Oct 2023
It’s week five on House Rules and the teams are exhausted and in a hurry to gain as many points as they can in order to win… but we bet…
This sophisticated seaside home could be all yours!
11 Oct 2023
One of the most populated towns in the Coromandel, Whitianga, is revered for its charming harbour and resort-style living. This is why the Heart Foundation is delighted to return here…
Take a look at House Rules week four results!
04 Oct 2023
The teams had it cut out for them this week as they took on Nikita and Sherwen’s home. With some interesting house rules, it will all come down to finding…
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…
Ready for a sneak peak of House Rules week two?
20 Sep 2023
The second week of House Rules 2023 has aired, and if you're a fan of remarkable transformations, this is the series to watch! However, it comes with its fair share…
Don’t miss the first week of House Rules 2023!
14 Sep 2023
The first week of House Rules 2023 has aired, and if you love a good before and after, this is the show for you – although it’s not without its…
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…
Amanda Harkness: Shaping the world of architecture and design at Architecture NZ
11 Sep 2023
Meet Amanda Harkness, the Deputy Editor of Architecture NZ, a dynamic figure at the forefront of architectural journalism in New Zealand. With a keen eye for design and a passion…
The art of office transformation: Crafting a bold and dynamic workspace in a historic setting
11 Sep 2023
In the realm of interior design, every project tells a unique story. It breathes life into spaces, harmonising functionality and aesthetics to craft environments that resonate with the people who…
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,…
Thinking about refreshing your living or dining space? This project is sure to give you some inspo!
06 Sep 2023
If you’ve been thinking about renovating and refreshing your home’s living or dining space, or wondering how a designer can help you make the right colour and design choices, then…
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…
Reader roundup: Bright school murals, Hampton’s inspired rooms and drumming with Resene
15 Aug 2023
We love seeing what our readers create with the help of Resene paints and products. We have spotted some great creations from the last couple of months, from freshly painted…
Winner of the 2023 NKBA Student Design Competition
31 Jul 2023
Monique Morgenrood was the winner of the Best Concept Kitchen Design Category in this year’s NKBA Student Design Competition, sponsored by Resene. For this category, entrants designed a kitchen based…
Enter your best rural project and win with the Colour the Country Competition!
19 Jul 2023
Resene and Farmlands are on the hunt for the country’s best rural Resene projects. Send in your photos and the stories behind your kitchen, shed, barn or bedroom – anything…
Find inspiration with the hottest kitchen trends in 2023
11 Jul 2023
The National Kitchen and Bathroom Association of New Zealand (NKBA) is the leading membership organisation for designers, manufacturers and suppliers in New Zealand. As part of their commitment to showcasing…
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.…
Clever ways to use up leftover paint: Tips from Masterstroke by Resene
07 Jun 2023
Leftover paint tins taking up space in your shed? Don’t be tempted to throw them away. Masterstroke by Resene is here to help you freshen up your home and property,…
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…
Paint it green for World Environment Day
14 Jun 2023
Go green with Resene for World Environment Day this June. It’s easy to help Mother Nature – simply buy a green Resene testpot in June and Resene will donate $1…
Breaking tradition: A law firm with a workspace that is anything but conventional
16 May 2023
MC is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest litigation firm, by far. Five times as big as its nearest rival. That might lead anyone to presume five times as lawyer-like — a…
Let down your hair by the lakeside, in this stunning Taupo home
10 May 2023
Just a short walk from Lake Taupo’s stunning shoreline, this fully furnished Jennian home with charming and timeless Resene neutral paint colours is ready and waiting for a lucky winner…
Discover Resene colour expert team’s favourite shades
26 Apr 2023
Whether recommending them or painting with them, your Resene team know a thing or two about Resene paint colours. It can be hard to choose a favourite when you’re around…
Colouring a brand: The interior palette of Noah's Ark Teahouse
17 Apr 2023
Situated on the famous Cuba Street in Wellington, Noah’s Ark Teahouse is an inviting and charming space. Tropical greens and well-balanced browns and neutrals from the Resene paint range were…
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…
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…
Magic in Mangawhai: This Heart Foundation Lottery home could be yours
15 Mar 2023
Almost half way between Auckland and Whangarei, you’ll find the gorgeous seaside town on the eastern coast of Northland, Mangawhai, and this new home. Fully furnished and expertly decorated with…
These DIY bird feeders will look s’peck’tacular in your garden
14 Feb 2023
Look no ‘feather’, these DIY bird feeders are the colourful touch your garden needs, and may also help to deter the birds from eating your summer veggies! With the help…
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…
Add a pop of colour with a Samsung Bespoke Refrigerator
10 Feb 2023
When clients have a colour scheme in mind, there are so many ways to incorporate their choices throughout any space. When it comes to the kitchen, Samsung have a fridge…
This Heart Foundation Lottery home in Papamoa offers the best of both worlds
08 Feb 2023
Sea, sand and just a short commute from Tauranga’s centre, are just some of the attributes that Liz Halpin, Heart Foundation Lottery Operations Manager, sees as crucial to the appeal…
Add a pop of colour with a Samsung Bespoke Refrigerator
25 Jan 2023
Sick of walking past your clattering, dull old fridge? Samsung have a fridge you won’t want to cover up and hide in magnets! Add some design and flair to your…
Product of the month: Resene Aquaclear
17 Jan 2023
Are you looking to protect and elevate timber surfaces? Resene Aquaclear is the perfect way to protect timber while leaving a beautiful gloss, semi-gloss or satin finish. While Resene Aquaclear…
Meet the team: Amy Watkins
17 Jan 2023
What is your role at Resene and what does that involve?
I have been with Resene for over 11 years, first starting in a Resene ColorShop as a Retail Sales Assistant…
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…
The Do Up: Blair and Gretchen’s bungalow renovation
20 Dec 2022
A resourceful Auckland CFO plans to paint and renovate his family’s Kingsland bungalow by getting on the tools himself.
By day, Blair Houston is chief financial officer for a health-tech company,…
Steal their style: Design inspo from two show homes
14 Dec 2022
Not sure what design or colour palette you want for your new pad? Resene partners with many expert building companies to showcase different colours and designs so you can find…
The power of playfulness: Freemans Bay School’s colourful architecture drives the learning process
14 Dec 2022
When the pupils at Freemans Bay School enter the grounds, they see a rainbow - an array of colours that arcs through the buildings to represent the diversity of the…
The top colour trends that are going to be a big deal in 2023
13 Dec 2022
If there is one thing a fresh calendar signifies, it’s a chance to shake things up. Despite the monumental societal and culture changes that the past few years have brought,…
Tiny but terrific: Three tiny homes that caught our eye
17 Nov 2022
All good things come in small packages and there is no exception in the NZ Tiny House Awards.
The awards, which were held at the Tiny House Expo at Manukau’s Due…
Entries are open for the HOME Interior Design Excellence Awards
08 Nov 2022
The HOME Interior Design Excellence Awards is a programme designed to celebrate the best of New Zealand residential interior design and architecture. Presented in association with Resene, Bremworth and Studio Italia, the…
Renovation of the year: An old garage transformed into a two-bedroom cottage
02 Nov 2022
How often do you look at your garage and think, “I could be using this space better?” The winners of the 2022 New Zealand Property Investors’ Federation/Resene Renovation of the…
What’s new at Target Furniture: Give your home a spring makeover
29 Sep 2022
When the weather starts to warm up, the days get a little longer, and those spring blossoms start to bloom, we all start to look at our surroundings and think…
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…
It’s National Asthma Week: How to create a healthy home coming into spring
01 Sep 2022
Do you know how to create a healthy home that combats asthma? National Asthma Week (NAW) is this week from 1-7 September 2022. NAW are working to highlight the prevalence…
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…
This impressive winning family teeny house features a stained wooden staircase
10 Aug 2022
It was a creative family effort that won Kate Cater and her teenage daughters Anna and Maddie a title in the habitat by Resene Teeny House Competition. As the winner of the…
Zoe McBride's winning teeny house has a lolly machine and an underwater room
29 Jun 2022
Zoe McBride’s Teeny House might have been small, but her crafty efforts in the habitat by Resene Teeny House Competition show her imagination is huge. As the winner of the…
Design a kitchen with confidence with Blum’s Kitchen Test Drive
11 Aug 2022
There’s nothing like planning your dream kitchen, the heart of a home. However, it can be tricky to see the way a design translates from the plan to your abode.…
This impressive winning family teeny house features a wood-stained staircase
03 Aug 2022
It was a creative family effort that won Kate Cater and her teenage daughters Anna and Maddie a title in the habitat by Resene Teeny House Competition. As the winner of the…
Reader roundup: From Kitchen makeovers to wallpaper gowns
03 Aug 2022
It’s amazing what whimsical and creative things can be whipped up with a simple paintbrush, a Resene testpot or a roll of Resene wallpaper. Our readers have been busy cooking…
“William Morris except louder”: Explore the Observatory Hotel’s bold Resene renovation
19 Jul 2022
When crafting a hotel interior, there is much to consider; how to add décor flair, the guests' experience, budget, comfort and ease.
Add an iconic heritage building into the mix, and…
Zoe McBride's winning teeny house has a lolly machine and an underwater room
29 Jun 2022
Zoe McBride’s Teeny House might have been small, but her crafty efforts in the habitat by Resene Teeny House Competition show her imagination is huge. As the winner of the…
Small wonders: Teeny House competition winners revealed!
23 Jun 2022
The winners of the Habitat by Resene Teeny House Competition show that size doesn’t matter when it comes to creativity and style. Decorators young and old entered the competition which…
Reader round up: Mural walls, makeovers and mudcakes
16 Jun 2022
It’s been another month of Resene fans across the country getting their creative juices flowing. There’s no shortage of impressive projects using Resene paints and wallpapers, check them out below.
Flower…
Samsung’s Bespoke French Door Refrigerator brings flair to overlooked appliance
15 Jun 2022
Typically, not much thought or planning, beyond size, goes into whiteware, particularly fridges, in kitchens. Now the possibilities for designers to incorporate whiteware into their kitchen colour plans are expanded…
Breathe easy: Why Resene paints are the Sensitive Choice
15 Jun 2022
Health and wellness have never been higher on the priority list, and the building sector is no exception. With focus shifting to product selection and mindful choices, the Resene Environmental…
What’s trending in NZ’s kitchen and bathroom realms
09 Jun 2022
Natural woods and matte finishes are in, according to New Zealand’s National Kitchen and Bathroom Association. In their yearly survey, NKBA have dived into what’s popular in the design world…
Can you name these six common allergens?
09 Jun 2022
It’s World Allergy Week! Did you know that there is a connection between asthma and allergies? It’s important to reduce your exposure to allergens, as much as possible.
Allergies are incredibly…
Newest Resene ColorShop launches in Wanaka
02 Jun 2022
Wanaka just got a little more colourful with the opening of a brand new Resene ColorShop. The shiny new store on McCormick Street in Three Parks is helmed by colour…
Samsung fridges launch in full colour
26 May 2022
If you’ve ever wanted to modernise your kitchen with a sleek refrigerator and wave goodbye to a rattly old one, now’s your chance. Samsung has just launched Bespoke French Door…
How to make your own DIY ‘Eat Me’ kitchen shelf
26 May 2022
Inject a little fun and colour into your kitchen with this clever wooden DIY. The shelf spells out ‘Eat Me’, and is quirky and bright in Resene Blackberry, Resene Lemon…
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…
This little blue butterfly could save a life
05 May 2022
Did you know 595,000 New Zealanders and 2.7 million Australians have asthma? That’s one in 10 people in Australia, and one in eight in New Zealand! Resene are proud to…
How to embrace a tonal colour palette in your home
05 May 2022
After a change in your home for winter? Tonal interiors are your answer to creating a harmonious look in any room. Think of it as your secret weapon to creating…
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.…
How to do a new build the right way: Wei and Emily’s building blog
14 Apr 2022
Building ideas with Master Builders
Building a home or doing a major renovation is a big deal – it can often seem intimidating, especially in these uncertain times. But for Wellington's…
Reader Round up: Our readers are painting everything from dollhouses to doors
31 Mar 2022
Our creative readers have been busy. In this round up, we see readers using Resene paints and colours to spruce up cottages, bring mannequins to life, brighten doors and delight…
Excellent Resene-coloured projects recognised at the 2021 Best Design Awards
18 Mar 2022
In a time when it’s been so difficult to come together to celebrate the amazing work designers across the country have been producing, it was a treat this year that…
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…
A coastal blue adds charm to a do-up
26 Jan 2022
Upcycler, upholsterer and keen renovator, Holly knows a great colour when she sees it, and she chose Resene Half Kumutoto to transform a previously bland living room.
“It is one of…
Beautify your home while also beautifying the country with Woman magazine and Resene’s Paint New Zealand Beautiful fundraiser art auction
19 Jan 2022
Bid on the enchanted ocean painting, 'Periwinkle Pool', by Kiwi artist Ginney Deavoll at TradeMe and the proceeds from the sale will be donated to Paint New Zealand Beautiful, a…
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…
Turn to the dark side and paint it black for Black Friday
25 Nov 2021
Black Friday follows American Thanksgiving and it’s now one of the busiest shopping days of the calendar - so with all that emphasis on black, now is a good time…
Paint It Orange: Learn more about arthritis and how to create a home that assists you
18 Nov 2021
Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in New Zealand and this year Resene is running Paint It Orange to support the crucial work done by Arthritis New…
Reader roundup: From intricate dollhouses and little libraries to vibrant hospital murals, our readers are taking creativity to a whole new level
11 Nov 2021
It’s amazing what wonderfully whimsical and astounding things can be created with a simple paintbrush, Resene testpot and dash of imagination. Readers from across the country have been cooking up…
Aaron Jones’ stylish small spaces are turning heads
09 Nov 2021
Aaron Jones developed his passion for design and construction as a small boy, where he got to witness his builder dad hard at work and watch buildings take shape from…
Keyword research says these are the top trending kitchen colours homeowners are after
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…
Check out this beautiful Heart Foundation Lottery home in the Whitianga Waterways
04 Nov 2021
The Coromandel is a top destination for tourists and homeowners throughout New Zealand which is something that Liz Halpin, Lottery Operations Manager at the Heart Foundation, sees as crucial to the appeal of this location as a whole.
“The Whitianga Waterways development…
Celebrate Halloween in style with these 3 spooky décor ideas
27 Oct 2021
With the spooky season upon us, it’s the perfect time to upgrade your home from terrific to terrifying with these easy home décor ideas. We’ve got three wonderful ways to…
Just like home: Take a peek inside Gem Adams’ rustic chic teeny house
21 Oct 2021
Elegant and sophisticated are two words you don’t expect to hear when talking about a cardboard box, yet interior designer Gem Adams’ teeny house is both. When Gem first began…
You won't believe the detail in Fleur Thorpe's colourful teeny house
13 Oct 2021
You could stare at Fleur Thorpe’s teeny house (order yours here) for hours. The intricacies of her work unveil themselves over time: tables made from cotton reels, cabinets fashioned from…
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…
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…
Interior designer Annick Larkin transforms a cardboard box into a Japandi Chic teeny house
29 Sep 2021
There were squeals of excitement when interior designer Annick Larkin and her daughters first saw their teeny house.
“There was a blank canvas for me, a lovely little miniature size house…
Take a tour of interior designer Vanessa Nouwens' tonal teeny house
29 Sep 2021
Interior designer Vanessa Nouwens is known as the queen of tone-on-tone interior style. So it’s not surprising she put her colour skills to good use creating a cohesive teeny house (order…
Interior Designer Kate Alexander creates her colourful miniature dreamhouse
29 Sep 2021
Kate Alexander of Places and Graces used her teeny house as an opportunity to play out her interior design fantasies. This included creating colourful furniture pieces from international designers, such…
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…
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…
Stop and square: Artist Caroline della Porta colours outside the lines
16 Sep 2021
Artist Caroline della Porta got her start as an illustrator for London newspapers in the 1980s creating fast and furious work for tight newspaper deadlines. More than three decades later…
A new home to wine and dine your friends in: Check out this fabulous Marlborough home from the Heart Foundation Lottery
02 Sep 2021
When Liz Halpin, Lottery Operations Manager at the Heart Foundation, considers suitable locations to build Heart Foundation Lottery Homes, Blenheim stacks up as a very desirable location.
Blenheim is a beautiful…
Keep yourself busy with these DIY décor ideas for any room
30 Aug 2021
Spend an afternoon crafting and spruce up your home with these fabulous DIY ideas. DIY isn’t just limited to the shed or the kid’s craft table anymore; it’s become a…
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…
Let your creativity bloom and support Daffodil Day with Resene Paint It Yellow
19 Aug 2021
Let the sunshine in this month with Resene’s Paint It Yellow campaign to support the Cancer Society of New Zealand and Daffodil Day. Buy any yellow Resene testpot and we’ll…
Home is where the heart is: Take a look inside this flawless Heart Foundation Lottery home
11 Aug 2021
The opportunity to create an elegant home in the beautiful Bay of Plenty beach town of Papamoa, with its white sand and rolling surf, is one that many of us…
Nostalgic colours connect this ‘experimental’ bach to favourite childhood memories
06 Aug 2021
In a location chosen for its drama and seclusion sits a dreamy weekend retreat, perched at the edge of a tidal estuary within the North Cove of Kawau Island. Most…
5 design hacks for updating your laundry
05 Aug 2021
Laundries are one of the most functional spaces in the home, but they can also be a great place to experiment with design and colour. With a few easy design…
Top tips to help you paint it red for Red Nose Day
29 Jul 2021
It’s Red Nose Day and Paint it Red is in full swing at Resene. Buy any red Resene testpot from your local Resene ColorShop (NZ) and $1 will be donated…
This Reader Roundup has everything including the colourful kitchen sink
22 Jul 2021
Across the country, our readers are getting creative with colour. This collection of artists, DIYers and serial renovators prove that the sky’s the limit when it comes to working with…
12 School holiday DIY boredom busters
08 Jul 2021
School’s just about out and it’s time to learn a thing or two with these crafty DIY projects. The holidays are a time for spending quality family time together, so…
Three’s The Block NZ is back and is bigger and better than ever
01 Jul 2021
Three’s The Block NZ returns to NZ screens this week – and this season promises to be bigger and better than ever. Set in Auckland’s aspirational inner-west suburb of Point…
SoftPlan2022 has an exciting new feature for Resene specifiers
14 Jun 2021
The 2022 release of SoftPlan has Resene colours formatted for use and included as part of the preloaded colour library when SoftPlan software is delivered to you. It's a great…
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…
Create your own Kiwiana wall hanging
28 May 2021
Embrace our unique backyard with this quintessential Kiwiana wall hanging. With vibrant Pohutukawa flowers and a cute fantail, this piece of décor will have crafters all aflutter. Originally inspired by…
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…
Strong symbolism and rich Resene colours crown The Treasury’s fit-out
10 May 2021
Tikanga Māori is at the heart of the fit-out of Te Tai Ōhanga The Treasury New Zealand as part of a new design which even features its own wharenui (meeting…
Paint it P.I.N.K. for the month of May
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…
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…
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…
5 wallpaper ideas that will inspire you to be brave with patterns — PLUS a wallpaper info evening in Timaru and Dunedin
14 Apr 2021
Residents of Timaru and Dunedin will be treated to an evening that will showcase upcoming wallpaper trends as well as a hands-on DIY option to learn how to hang wallpaper…
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.…
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…
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…
Create your own animal lolly jars
03 Mar 2021
Insert a bit of farmyard fun into the kitchen or kids’ bedroom by creating animal storage jars, perfect for squirreling away lollies, buttons or bits and bobs. These jars also…
Kitchen essentials to add a splash of colour
04 Feb 2021
Does your monochrome kitchen need a drop of citrus inspired Resene shades? Is your varnished kauri cabinetry begging for a burst of fresh Resene hues? Give your kitchen a lift…
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…
DIY: Create a kids’ animal face stool
21 Jan 2021
DIY: Create a kids’ animal face stool
Upcycle an old stool with a cute-as-a-button animal face design that the kids will love. This bright and friendly face will encourage kids to…
How this former Waihi camp got a colourful Mexico-inspired revamp
21 Jan 2021
Accommodating colour: How this former Waihi camp became a Latin American-inspired holiday destination
Te Rau Aroha, the Anglican Church camp at Waihi Beach, was a little worn down when it caught…
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…
Colourful locally made gifts to buy for Christmas
09 Dec 2020
Short of Christmas present inspiration? Never fear, we've gathered together our favourite colourful gift ideas from local artisans and small businesses.
Add a little magic to the garden with a forest…
Have your say with the Resene x ArchiPro 2021 Colour Forecast Survey
08 Dec 2020
Resene has partnered with Archipro to create a colour forecast for 2021, as chosen by ArchiPro design professionals.
Enter the survey to let us know what paint colours you predict to be…
NZ Registered Master Builders shares their Top 100 of 2020
08 Dec 2020
New Zealand Registered Master Builders has announced their Top 100 list of those entered in the Registered Master Builder’s House of the Year 2020 competition. With more than 350 entries, these…
Colourful statement walls survive ‘approval by committee’ in this Sydney apartment lobby
08 Dec 2020
As the saying goes, having too many cooks in the kitchen can spoil the broth. For designers working in public spaces – or being paid with public funds – ‘approval…
Five ways to paint it black for Black Friday
25 Nov 2020
Black Friday is traditionally the day following American Thanksgiving and one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Back home, we’ve adopted the shopping part, and we’ve always been…
See inside Blum’s sharp new Christchurch showroom
11 Nov 2020
Austrian manufacturer Blum’s latest New Zealand outpost is a colossal feat: a brand-new architecturally designed building that’s both sustainable and high tech. It’s also the ultimate showroom, complete with 1:1…
PRau Studio 2.0 elevates a 1970s concrete block commercial space to new heights
20 Oct 2020
When we’re all so busy – and when we’re forced to spend a significant portion of the year avoiding one another – we don’t always get the opportunity to sneak…
Maurice and Marije of MnM Design talk building smaller, smarter
20 Oct 2020
Maurice Regeer and Marije Hoornstra, the Dutch born duo behind MnM Design, are partners in both business and life. Professional yet approachable and down-to-earth, their small design studio based in…
Make your vegetable garden thrive with these organic must-haves
14 Oct 2020
The act of growing food is a small but exceptional joy. It’s a salve for the soul, an opportunity to engage with nature and an ideal at-home hobby. With springtime…
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…
Keep kids safe in the kitchen with free locks from Kitchen Studio
23 Sep 2020
Anyone with kids knows how curious they can be, you’ll do anything to keep them safe, but they love to ‘explore’. Young children are naturally inquisitive, and as you know,…
Easy projects that can be completed in a weekend:
17 Sep 2020
Whether you’ve got an hour on your hands or a whole weekend to occupy, these easy projects will put your spare time to good use.Cubby cacheIf you find yourself with…
6 trending colour palettes to get you in the mood for spring
15 Sep 2020
As the weather finally begins to warm, both designers and clients alike are being drawn to decorating with different colours. For as long as humans have been decorating, we’ve been…
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…
Ruby’s new tea towel design for Wallace Cotton is a sweet treat
09 Sep 2020
Ruby Seeto’s fourth tea towel design with Wallace Cotton is a refreshing and delicious recipe for her Starship Spritzer – a fizzy and fun drink of honey, lavender and lemon…
A dark Lockwood gets a bright refresh in Resene Half Black White
26 Aug 2020
“It was very well, woody,” says Mallory of her Lockwood home. “Don’t get me wrong, I love wood, but the amount of it seemed to somehow absorb all the light…
MDS’ The Grange Bar & Bistro brings the table to the farm
15 Sep 2020
Foodies that are constantly on the hunt for their next tasty conquest have no doubt found their way to the new hospitality precinct, Goodside, located at Smales Farm in Auckland’s…
Wonder Group reveals their unique approach to ‘breaking the chain’
18 Aug 2020
Since its launch in 2014, Burger Burger has gained a heck of a reputation. Toted as serving some of the best – if not the very best – burgers in…
Kitchen designer Kristen Reid shares what made her fall back in love with the building industry
18 Aug 2020
For Rangiora-based designer Kristen Reid, her passion for kitchens and joinery design is far more than a job – it’s her life.
Through both her own company, Kristen Reid Design, and…
A neglected cottage is given a handsome facelift
19 Aug 2020
Rebekah and Brent have been in a perpetual state of renovation since 2011. They purchased their little cottage in Patangata, Hawkes Bay in its rundown, neglected state and have made…
Registered Master Builders House of the Year turns 30
29 Jul 2020
The Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition celebrates building excellence in New Zealand. The awards turn 30 this year, with hundreds of beautiful Kiwi homes having been part…
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…
Three designers completely transform an open-plan kitchen and living space, three different ways
08 Jul 2020
Previously, interior designer Kelly Gammie’s home was dark and moody. Her open plan kitchen heroed cabinetry painted in Resene Milk White, Resene Eighth Friar Grey and Resene Double Cod Grey.…
Win a Resene voucher with Columbus Coffee’s 25th birthday celebrations
01 Jul 2020
This July marks Columbus Coffee’s 25th birthday and to celebrate they’re giving away prizes every week.
Resene is proud to support this milestone birthday and will be offering three prizes of…
DIY spice containers for a plastic-free pantry
01 Jul 2020
Glass jars are washable, inert, non-absorbent and see-through – making them perfect for storing food. Use waterborne Resene FX Blackboard Paint to turn upcycled jars into handy reusable storage vessels.
You…
Opulence is the name of the game when it comes to these rich-looking wallpaper designs
24 Jun 2020
While some feel like look of pared down minimalism is the epitome of luxury, unless it has been executed perfectly, it can run the risk of being something much worse:…
Paul and Brett bring minimal and modern magic to this Mangawhai beach-farm property
16 Jun 2020
When it comes to designing a house thoughtfully, there are a number of approaches you can take. Sometimes it’s about choosing a design that stands out from the crowd. At…
6 geometric wallpapers that will make your space sing
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…
Custom Resene colours make Paperbird the crown jewel of Potts Point
01 May 2020
There is no need to mince words – Sonia van der Haar of Lymesmith is quite simply a master of colour. Last year, the award-winning designer’s keen eye was brought…
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,…
Mix it up
13 Mar 2013
Bring a bit of sizzling colour into your kitchen with
the new award-winning Kenwood kMix collection. Each colour and model is like a
piece of art, designed to stay out on the…
Chalk it up
20 Mar 2013
If you’repainting a child's room or need a handy place to write notes in your kitchen or living area, add a blackboard to your plans with Resene Blackboard Paint for…
Quick, warm and healthy
15 May 2013
A new showhome in Christchurch is setting
the benchmark in warm healthy living.
Recently opened at the HIVE Home Innovation Village, the High
Performance House uses an innovative new building system, Warmframe™ and…
Dolls house decor
30 May 2013
Painted an unappealing pine green and
dark maroon, the Harrison’s dolls house didn’t get a lot of attention. But
given a new colour scheme of Resene paints, little Amber and Jade can’t…
Where art and paint collide
27 Jun 2013
Decorative interiors painter Shane
Drinkwater does all sorts of amazing things with paint, creating pieces as
diverse as murals, to feature walls and paint effects, to quite personalised
and stylised artworks straight onto…
The next big thing
20 Jun 2013
Fisher & Paykel has launched the largest 60cm
built-in oven on the local market. With a 77 litres of usable capacity from a
total 90 litres, it means you can fit a…
Sharp and sexy, they said
25 Jul 2013
On
this week’s Mitre 10 Dream Home, the
Orange team (aka the Giles family) won with a comfortable margin after the
bathroom project. Their scheme of black and white tiles and textured wallpaper
painted…
Kitchen gets top score
14 Aug 2013
This week’s Mitre 10 Dream Home let to tensions all
round as the teams put together their kitchen and dining rooms. And in a first
for the series, Orange team got the…
WIN with The Drawing Board
22 Aug 2013
Whether you are renovating, building,
looking for products for your home or just looking for some inspiration, The
Drawing Board website – is a valuable resource. Now, there is a $50,000 home
renovation…
A spirited summer
12 Mar 2014
Aucklanders may have noticed a series of events and a public arts
programme held down at Queens Wharf this summer. Organised by mover and shaker
Cleo Barnett and sponsored by Resene, there…
We're on Facebook
16 Jul 2014
Habitat by Resene has a new Facebook page, full of colourful ideas and interesting news. We’ll keep you up to date with what’s happening behind the scenes here at Habitat…
Smart-thinking design
23 Jul 2014
If you've ever struggled with the nightmare of getting the pot filled in your kitchen sink, you'll feel inspired by this tall stainless steel mixer from Foreno.
The sleek gooseneck spout of the Foreno…
A sleek update
10 Sep 2014
Aside from painting the walls, one of the easiest ways to update your kitchen is with new tapware. This newly released mixer from Foreno is sleek and contemporary in its…
Designed for today
24 Sep 2014
Formica may be an iconic kitchen benchtop material but the company certainly doesn’t rely on that to keep it front-of-mind for renovating homeowners. The constantly updated range of more than…
Win a copy of Rooms to Love
01 Jul 2014
Look out for LeeAnn Yare and Larnie Nicolson’s gorgeous new book Rooms to Love, in stores from tomorrow (Friday, October 24). The book is a visually rich showcase of inspirational…
Beauty and function combine
30 Oct 2014
Homeowners looking to update their kitchen tapware no longer have to choose form over function, as the trend for contemporary tapware calls for more aesthetically-pleasing designs.
The recently released Anglo Sink…
Choosing and using an architect
14 Nov 2014
We've all admired, and perhaps even been moved by great architecture at some stage, whether by one of the grand cathedrals of Europe, or by a humble bach. Even if…
Why use a kitchen designer?
26 Nov 2014
For its size, the kitchen is one of the most complex spaces in the house to design. So a good designer is worth more than a fancy fridge any day.
Unless…
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…
Peter Pan housing
04 Dec 2014
Lifemark general manager Geoff Penrose ponders how homes should age with us.
Peter Pan is a character who never grew up. This dream of eternal youth is used to describe the…
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…
Figuring out paint types
18 Feb 2015
So you’ve sweated over the paint colour choices for your home, but that’s just part of the process. Now it’s time to understand what type of paint you should use…
Choosing your interior colours
26 Feb 2015
Resene Colour Expert Carolyn Atkinson is often asked where to start when choosing interior colours. Here's her advice.
When it comes to deciding upon paint colour for your home, there's a…
New habitat issue out now
05 Mar 2015
If you’re a Resene ColorShop or DIY Cardholder, the latest habitat magazine should be hitting your letterbox right about now.
Inside you’ll find an issue bursting with home decorating inspiration, from…
Tips for choosing paint colour
25 Mar 2015
Resene colour consultant Nikki Morris explains the fundamentals of picking the right colour scheme for your home.
Every project is different, but when you refurbish your home for you and your family, it’s important…
How to paint a ceiling
29 Mar 2016
Ceilings are usually painted using flat or very low-sheen paints as glossier finishes show up any defects in the surface. It’s not so bad when your light fitting has a…
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…
Choosing and using an interior designer
21 Apr 2015
Does the idea of using an interior designer seem a bit scary? Do you not know where to start? Interior designer Frances Fraser of Honour Creative explains the benefits of…
Saving energy and electricity in the kitchen
28 Apr 2015
The weather is cooling and that means higher winter energy bills. There are some simple steps you can take to save energy in the kitchen – with the added bonus…
Melteca for your kitchen
23 Apr 2015
Since launching in 1983, Melteca has grown to become a market leading pre-decorated panel and a regular feature in kitchens across the country.
Known for its versatility, Melteca comes with a durable melamine surface…
How to take a great photograph
20 May 2015
Whether you’re wanting to take photographs of your home for real estate, competitions or simply to show it off on Pinterest, there are ways to make sure you capture it…
Interior design: 5 tips from the experts
17 Jun 2015
Changing a house into a home shouldn’t be difficult or overly expensive.
Here are five quick tips of the trade from the Room by Room ladies Jess White and Lizzi Hines, which will help you make a house…
Show off your lovely room
15 Jun 2015
If you've got one lovely room in your home, and you haven't entered NZ House & Garden's Interior of the Year award, do it now. Entries close on 28 June.
The awards are…
Diary of a renovation: in the beginning
11 Jun 2015
When our friends (and now neighbours) saw that the broken-down house across the street was for sale, they instantly thought of us. Ian and I are serial renovators. During the previous…
Kitchen planner
22 Jun 2015
Before starting to plan a new kitchen, ask yourself how you will use it and what sort of look you want. How many people do you usually cook for, how many of…
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…
Diary of a renovation: colours
20 Jul 2015
You’d think that by working for a Resene magazine and website for several years, I’d be confident with colour. And I am… but there are just so many wonderful Resene…
Clever paints
27 Jul 2015
Resene paints are certainly known for their good looks and high quality. But aside from the startling array of colours and the regular fashion colours fandeck launches, Resene also has…
Winning bathrooms and kitchens
19 Aug 2015
Inspiration abounds in the winner's list from this year's National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards.
Now in its 30th year, the NKBA Awards acknowledges the leading kitchen and bathroom designers in the industry, including Kitchen Design…
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…
Diary of a renovation: should we stay or should we go?
09 Sep 2015
We had hoped to continue living in our house for most of the renovation project, camping out in the front half then switching over to the newly built addition at…
4 most common colour mistakes
16 Sep 2015
Choosing paint colour can be tricky sometimes. Here's a list of four common colour mistakes... and our advice to help you.
1. Fear of strong colour
Many of us say that we…
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…
A sizzling summer with habitat!
01 Oct 2015
Our latest issue is hitting mailboxes this week and it’s a stunner – look out for the sizzling blues and yellows on the cover showing off a gorgeous urban courtyard.…
Mal uses colour without caution
16 Nov 2015
Multi-award-winning kitchen designer Mal Corboy is known for his love of colour. He talks to us about his passion for his work.
You were voted best in the world recently at…
Gardening in small spaces
12 Nov 2015
Even small garden spaces need love, and the latest episodes of The Get Growing Roadshow bring just that as they venture into two small projects, giving each a Resene makeover.
In…
Dan thinks outside the colour box
14 Dec 2015
Dan Heyworth, CEO of Box™, advocates incorporating a splash of rainbow attitude into your new build or renovation. He shares tips on going bigger with colour.
Any colour as long as it’s…
Checking in on Our First Home
25 Feb 2016
We've watched them buy their properties, style up containers, become lighting designers, compete in a rock climbing competition, shed a few tears, paint, paint, paint and give everything they've got…
How to draw a floor plan
16 May 2016
Whether you’re planning minor renovations, rearranging the furniture or moving into a new house, a floor plan will help you make design decisions. Making a floor plan of a bathroom…
And another reason to shop
03 Mar 2016
Farmers has partnered with Your Home & Garden magazine to bring an exclusive range of homewares for fans of the latest interior styles.
The range includes items for the living room, dining room,…
Our First Home: winning indoor-outdoor flow
31 Mar 2016
This week on Our First Home, the teams were not short of challenges, including a photography competition and constructing furniture from a limited set of materials. That, and the main task…
Our First Home: finish line in sight
07 Apr 2016
With less than two weeks away from auction night for the Our First Home families, it's been great to see the homes come alive with finishing touches and more room reveals.
Here's what the…
Diary of a renovation: rescued by design help
06 Apr 2016
Editor Sharon Newey continues her own renovation:
Ian and I have been around. We’ve done some big renovations and have made many design decisions with ease and confidence. This project was…
Continuous hot water: the results
14 Apr 2016
After discovering an old and leaky hot water cylinder (see here), I decided to replace it with a continuous flow hot water system – a Rinnai VT20. It’s small, efficient…
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 trends from Milan Design Week
26 May 2016
Each year, the global interiors phenomenon of Milan Design Week is a mecca for creatives from around the world. Local interior designer Nicola Manning reveals the colour trends she spotted…
Make a bokashi compost
09 Jun 2016
If you don’t have room for a full-on compost bin or a worm farm, grab a couple of used 10-litre Resene paint buckets and make a bokashi compost.
A bokashi (Japanese…
The Block NZ – Blissful bathrooms... and a lesson in grouting
22 Jun 2016
Week three has wrapped for TV3's The Block NZ: Girls Vs Boys, with teams revealing their bathrooms (and putting their grouting skills to the test!).
Teams were given a brief of "cool, calm…
What paint? And how?
29 Jun 2016
Paint can go anywhere, right? Yes… mostly, as long as you use the right product, paint or paint system.
The Resene technical expert gets many queries about painting different surfaces, from…
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…
The Block NZ – Mastering the master bedroom
14 Jul 2016
Perhaps one of the most important rooms of the house for homeowners, a sanctuary of sorts, the master bedroom was the latest room reveal for the teams on TV3's The Block…
The Block NZ – Kitchen and dining area
21 Jul 2016
Cooking up the perfect kitchen for a Kiwi home is no mean feat, as we saw last week on TV3's The Block NZ: Girls Vs Boys.
The teams' latest challenge was to…
The Block NZ – Garage and laundry week
04 Aug 2016
It's almost time for open homes on TV3's The Block NZ: Girls Vs Boys! But there's been no time for the teams to slack off. The competitors completed their interiors last week,…
Blog: Spell it out
09 Sep 2016
Showroom stylist Francesca Storey spells out the magic of using typography at home.
There’s something captivating about artwork and images that include lettering and numbers. I’m pretty certain it’s not a subconscious yearning for math or…
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…
Lessons from a renovation
16 Mar 2017
Habitat editor Sharon Newey and partner Ian Rainey undertook a major renovation of their house last year. Even though they’ve renovated before, the scale of this project was tantamount to…
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,…
Journey of a house build
11 May 2017
When you're in the thick of renovating, it's easy to forget to document the progress. But when Shaan and Luke Ronchi started the reno on their 70s weatherboard home, they made sure to…
A tiny house is born
25 May 2017
As with many businesses, Tiny House Builders was borne out of personal need - to create extra income while managing director Rebecca Bartlett was on maternity leave. After much research and consultation…
Anna goes for green
18 May 2017
Interior designer Anna Cuthbert has a thing for green... and a passion for design of all styles.
Tell us a bit about yourself and your work.
I have worked as an interior…
Denise finds warmth and style all in one
14 Jun 2017
Winter's here and heating is in the spotlight. Here's how one homeowner found a solution to keeping her home warm and snug.
When Aucklander Denise Mischefski moved into her new home, she…
Elizabeth is all about design
13 Jul 2017
Elizabeth Dittmer lives and breathes design. It's not enough that she's the owner of boutique interior design studio E.D. Interiors and also tutors design for Open Polytech... last year, she and her…
The Block NZ: Who cleaned up in bathroom week?
13 Jul 2017
Much to the delight of The Block NZ teams, last week's challenge was the family bathroom, a welcomed edition. The brief called for a family bathroom that was modern, minimal with a…
The Block NZ recap: Mastering the master bedroom
27 Jul 2017
The teams have eased into the rhythm of The Block NZ life, and got to work on their master bedroom and ensuite for their latest room reveal. Here's who came out…
Property blog: lighten up your home this winter
25 Jul 2017
Chase away the winter blues away by fitting your house with good lighting – not only will it make your house look bigger, but it will make it feel warmer…
The Block NZ recap: Drawing a blank
20 Jul 2017
Last week, it was up to the teams of The Block NZ to impress judges by creating their own brief in the Blank Canvas challenge. From a minimalist bedroom to a…
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…
The Block NZ recap: No lounging around
10 Aug 2017
There was no lounging around for The Block NZ teams last week, as they scrambled to finish their living rooms before room reveal – on top of competing in dinner wars. Here's what the teams…
Easy DIY: spice jars
24 Aug 2017
Spice up your kitchen bench with these stylish labelled jars, painted in dusky oranges and neutrals from the Resene range.
These jars don't have to be exclusively to hold spices... use them in your…
Getting the HOMEmade treatment
24 Aug 2017
Imagine a team of experts coming into your home, throwing you out for 48 hours, and making over one of your rooms and the garden. Wouldn’t that be bliss? Well,…
The Block NZ recap: to the finish line
07 Sep 2017
Competition amongst Three's The Block NZ teams amped up last week as they juggled multiple spaces for the last interior room reveal. With an entrance, stairwell and powder room to complete,…
Flatmates in for a treat
07 Sep 2017
It was the turn of the flatmates this week on TVNZ1's HOMEmade, when the team made over the open-plan living area of this house. The room is the hub of the…
Cleaning up the laundry room
12 Oct 2017
Laundries are often right at the bottom of the reno list, and can become uninspiring and downtrodden as time marches on.
On last night's HOMEmade, the family's laundry room was in dire…
Peter faces his own reno challenge
19 Oct 2017
Before returning to Three’s The Block NZ earlier this year, the show’s resident building expert Peter ‘The Wolf’ Wolfkamp spent the summer renovating his family's Auckland villa. Peter shares with us his reno diary.
We live in a traditional…
Bachelor pad breaks out of reno rut
02 Nov 2017
In another week of great renovations, TVNZ1's HOMEmade visited the bachelor pad of Atlas, firefighter, amateur actor and solo dad, and his son Matthias.
Renovations had already started since the lads moved in,…
Get colourful with crates
09 Nov 2017
Use unexpected patterns and bright colours to update a couple of retro wooden crates. Sarah Herring shows us how.
You will need
Testpots in Resene Sea Green, Resene ASAP, Resene Hopbush and…
Inside a green and gorgeous makeover
30 Nov 2017
In last week’s episode of HOMEmade, colour-shy couple Ant and Erin were looking to add more colour to the home, without going over the top. In stepped Melissa and the…
Is your interior a winner?
24 Jan 2018
Only two weeks left to enter NZ House & Garden's Interior of the Year awards, the search for New Zealand’s most beautiful interiors.
You can enter a variety of rooms, including…
Decorate your table top
22 Feb 2018
Add spice to your kitchen/dining room decor with these DIY table top delights. Nikki Astwood shows us how.
Colour dipped bowls
You will need
Wood bowls
Masking tape
Resene testpots in Resene Full Monty, Resene…
Turn an unwanted cabinet into a magical kid’s oven
19 Apr 2018
Give new life to this tired old bedside cabinet by converting it into a fun play oven. The kids will have endless hours of fun ‘cooking’ meals for their family…
Bringing trends into the home
26 Apr 2018
Stylist Francesca Storey discusses bringing the latest trends into the home – and that it’s not as difficult or intimidating as it may seem.
Magazines, blogs, social media and advertising tempt…
Editor’s picks of the month
03 May 2018
Here at Habitat by Resene many cool and creative examples of Resene paint come into our inboxes each day. We’d like to share some of those with you.
Getting creative
Sarah from…
Editor’s picks of the month
31 May 2018
Here at Habitat by Resene we see many creative projects using Resene paints and products. Here’s a few of our favourites.
In the clouds
This is one lucky girl, although with a mother…
Kim sees the joy in colour
31 May 2018
From starting out as a Resene colour consultant to now running her own business Kim Nicol of All Colour Matters gets a thrill from helping people pick the perfect paint…
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…
Universal Design: what does it mean?
14 Jun 2018
You may have heard about Universal Design or see this term used in a lot of different areas. You may think it’s irrelevant to you. Well maybe not. Here’s why.
What…
Black beauty
27 Jun 2018
There’s something about black exteriors on a new build that’s all at once bold, modern and beautiful. This Taranaki home is no exception, with Resene Woodsman Pitch Black stain on…
Get kitchen inspired
18 Jul 2018
Whether you’re in the market for a kitchen makeover or simply looking for inspiration, head over to Kitchen Design Day on 28 July, for a day filled with ideas and…
Home renovation and repair – it’s all in the prep
09 Aug 2018
Consumer Protection aims to inform and educate Kiwis about the process of buying. Here is their advice on home renovation.
Renovating or doing work on your home can be a big…
Colourful kid’s play
23 Aug 2018
Teach your kids the joys of colour and DIY with these three gorgeous projects by Kiwi Families’ Alayna Flighty, including quirky bird feeders and a rainbow-coloured driftwood mirror.
Drift away
Spring is…
Super simple ways to warm your home
30 Aug 2018
Although spring is around the corner, we still have a way to go before the weather truly warms up. Keep cosy with these simple, cost-effective tips from Spotlight, which will…
Three’s The Block NZ recap: seriously impressive kitchens
13 Sep 2018
Last Sunday on The Block NZ, all of the teams impressed the judges with their striking and colourful kitchen creations. The kitchens and adjoining dining and living areas were warm…
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…
More colour picks from our designers
22 Nov 2018
We asked a number of design professionals about their favourite colours from the new Resene The Range fashion colours 20 collection. While a variety of greens proved to be popular,…
Designers share their fav fashion colours
15 Nov 2018
We asked interior designers and architects to tell us their favourite colour from the new Resene The Range fashion fandeck 20. Here’s what they chose, and why.
Kellie Gammie, Eucalyptus Design
www.eucalyptusdesign.co.nz
Resene…
Enjoy your Freedom
13 Dec 2018
If you’re in need of a little more freedom in your life the Newmarket store has undergone a dramatic renovation of its own.
The updated concept store is designed around a…
Be water wise – simple water saving tips
10 Jan 2019
Haven’t got around to fixing that dripping tap? You could be wasting a staggering 2000 litres of water every month. And that’s just one of the ways you and your…
HOMEmade recap: Michelle and Jeremy’s three-for-one transformation
10 Jan 2019
In the final episode of the season, the HOMEmade team found Michelle and Jeremy’s three bedroom weatherboard house stuck firmly in the 90s and in desperate need of a refresh.…
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…
Clean and clear – easier, healthier choices for your bathroom
24 Jan 2019
Nobody likes cleaning the bathroom. It’s a time-consuming, dirty job, and if your bathroom isn’t up to scratch, it can feel pretty pointless as well – why bother if your…
DIY twinkling star sign
13 Mar 2019
With a string of seed lights, a Resene testpot and an old picture frame, you can show off your serious DIY star power with a customised illuminated message like this…
DIY upcycled mail tray
27 Mar 2019
While still perfectly functional, this old mail tray was looking a bit unfashionable. As part of the Upcycling for Good project, Sarah’s aim was not to change its purpose at…
A butler’s table, made better
10 Apr 2019
Update a retro butler’s table with this simple and classic makeover.
You will need:
An old wooden butler’s table
Resene testpot brushes
Resene testpot roller kit
Painter’s masking tape
Sandpaper
Resene Quick Dry waterborne primer undercoat
Resene Waterborne…
Beatrice’s beautiful Gaudi-inspired glass works
06 Jun 2019
Through much experimentation, artist Beatrice Bourhis has found her own unique way to express herself. After being exposed to the architecture and mosaics of Antonio Gaudi, her enthusiasm for working…
Embrace design from decades past with one these retro-revival makeovers
25 Jun 2019
It's easy to feel bewildered when you’re staring down a fixer-upper covered in old laminates, but the truth of the matter is that most of today's interior trends are largely…
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…
The kids are all right: Kids bedroom ideas
25 Jun 2019
Designing a space for a child is a great chance to really play with colour and try out some design ideas you might not feel bold enough to attempt in…
Three’s The Block NZ recap: kitchen and dining rooms
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…
Three’s The Block NZ Recap: living and media rooms
08 Aug 2019
This week, the teams were asked to create two beautiful and functional spaces: the living and media room. There was also an extra point up for grabs for the team…
Three’s The Block NZ recap: Apartment 5 revealed
25 Jul 2019
On the fifth week of the programme, it seemed fitting that the teams worked together to tackle the remainder of Apartment 5 in a way that would result in a…
Chalk one up for this creative kitchen tray upcycle idea
07 Aug 2019
Give a well-used kitchen tray a second life with a glam new makeover. A splash of paint and a spot of elbow grease can transform it into a useful chalkboard, perfect…
Three’s The Block NZ recap: do-over rooms
22 Aug 2019
This week the teams got the chance to do over a room in their apartment. The teams were all given $10,000 to complete the space. If the space received a…
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…
Real estate browsing just got better
02 Oct 2019
In a New Zealand first, ?homes.co.nz has partnered with Resene and real estate AI specialist company restb.ai to bring a rich one-of-a-kind online property search experience.
Says homes.co.nz chief data specialist…
Wayne’s remarkable lacework restorations return villas to their former glory
22 Oct 2019
Delicate and ornate, filigree lacework is one of the standout features that give old heritage villas their character and charm.
In what he refers to as a ‘retirement project’, Oamaru-based sheep…
Wellington Rugby builds a home for a good cause
20 Nov 2019
The tremendous power of community - and that classic Kiwi spirit of generosity - has birthed a home that offers more than just a roof over your head. The House…
Readers’ Roundup: November 2019 Edition
26 Nov 2019
Now that summery weather is finally upon us, it’s the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into some of those projects that have been gnawing away…
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…
Waitati Music and Arts Festival to feature mural with Resene testpots
12 Feb 2020
Festival attendees of the 9th Waitati Music and Arts Festival will have the chance to get creative with an interactive art mural when the event kicks off on Saturday 22…
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…
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…
Mike and Loren’s tiny house embraces minimalism
12 Feb 2020
At just 22m2, Mike and Loren’s Hawke’s Bay home is not your average dwelling. Tiny houses have been making waves in the building industry the last few years, and knocking…
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…
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…
One kitchen, three delicious ways
11 Mar 2020
With the help of architect Malcolm Walker, Philip and Jane’s 1920s Auckland bungalow was given a transformation into the bold and modern multi-level stand out it is today, complete with a…
Outdoor kitchen exhibit set to wow at the NZ Home & Lifestyle Show
05 Mar 2020
Dean Philip Saunders of Outlook Landscapes has teamed up with Rhys Mellor from Love Kitchens to create a designer bespoke outdoor kitchen and fireplace as part of an exhibit for the NZ Home & Lifestyle…
Victoria University’s CMIC Centre given an innovative violet-hued fitout
25 Mar 2020
In celebration of Purple Day today, we share how purple can be used to encourage creativity.
In 2018, Designgroup Stapleton Elliot were commissioned to provide Victoria University of Wellington an interior fitout for the new Computational Media…
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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