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Transforma room with a new coat of paint Defining colour
It's one of the easiest ways to transform an interior - a new coat of paint can also accentuate key architectural features. No matter when your house was built it's likely you will want to revitalise the interior every few years. But this doesn't have to involve major structural changes. Sometimes all that is needed is a fresh coat of paint... more
   
Beach house Inviting ambience
To create an inviting ambience warm neutral tones were specified throughout the interior of the beach house. Walls are painted in Resene Truffle from The Range Whites & Neutrals fandeck, while ceilings feature Resene Quarter Truffle. Designer Mark Wilson says using the same shades throughout the house provides the visual continuity that is vital…more
   
Resene Livid Brown feature wall Contrasting colour
The square-edged forms and contrasting colour palette of the show home exterior extend to the interior, ensuring visual continuity between inside and out. A highlight of the spacious family living area is a large feature wall painted in Resene Livid Brown from the Resene Karen Walker Collection… more
   
resene Cool Colour paints Keeping cool
To keep this Lockwood show home cool in summer, the dark timber exterior is stained in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Cool Colour in Resene Iroko Sustainable design initiatives have an increasingly strong influence on product selection these days - and this extends to the paint choice. The exterior of the Lockwood Homes Ecosmart show home features Resene Waterborne Woodsman Cool Colour tinted to Resene Iroko from the Resene... more
   
Smith Bar Sense of nostalgia
The choice of colour is a critical part of any interior design decision. It contributes to the ambience of the location and helps to establish the theme. Smith, a newly established inner-city bar, wanted to recreate the atmosphere of a colonial-style club, so owner Sam Ansley selected colours and furnishings to enhance this theme... more
   
Dunedin Airport Terminal Building Flying high
Every aspect of the new airport is addressed in terms of long-term aesthetics and efficiency, right down to the selection of durable, ecologically sound paint finishes. Surfaces benefiting from Resene paint technologies included everything from the sweeps of interior wall surfaces to the columns in the shape of Albatross beaks that greet visitors to the airport... more
   
Eastgate Community Centre Flying colours
Understated interior colours were chosen for this community trust centre, in order to help its users focus on the lessons provided within, while outdoors, paints are selected for their hard-wearing properties. In a space that is predominantly used for learning, colours should be pleasant, but also subtle enough to aid concentration. This was the aim of Resene colour consultant… more
   
Resene neutrals Views centre stage
To allow the views to take prominence, wall colours were chosen from a neutral palette. Interior walls are painted in Resene Parchment, a light beige neutral that can be used as a main colour in a minimalist scheme, or offset against a deeper tone... more
   
A mix of Resene Paints light and dark neutrals for a tropical ambience. Light and dark
Both the house exterior and the interior colour palette, a mix of light and dark neutrals, were chosen to enhance the home’s tropical ambience. Resene Akaroa features on the exterior walls, and is also the main shade on the interior. This muted pebble grey colour from The Range Whites & Neutrals fandeck is paired with Resene Arrow-town, an earthy and dense neutral, which adds a dramatic touch to feature walls… more
   
Resene Paints in neutral hues for a country house. Tonal and transparent
Designed to catch the light at all times of the day, this new country house is built around a sheltered, central courtyard. Designer, ADNZ member Gary Todd, was a finalist in the ADNZ/Resene National Design Awards 2007. The exterior walls and fascias of the house were painted in Resene Double Napa. The lighter Resene Quarter Sisal... more
   
The Fisher & Paykel Appliances Auditorium at the Auckland Business School is painted witha bright Resene hue Colourful people
Students are colourful people who often come from all walks of life, looking to obtain skills and knowledge for the future. Unlike other large buildings in the central city, which may be used for more corporate means, there was a need for the Auckland Business School to reflect this sense of brightness and shine. As such, exterior and interior walls in the Fisher & Paykel Appliances Auditorium are painted with Resene Lumbersider in Dynamite... more
   
The new Grand Atrium building in theAuckland War Memorial Museum Lasting memories
Museums, like many other public buildings, are subject to a fair amount of wear and tear - and the greater the visitor numbers, the greater the wear. To help minimise maintenance costs for the new Grand Atrium building in the landmark Auckland War Memorial Museum, a number of highly durable materials and finishes were specified. These include Resene Lumbersider... more
   
Matakana Cinema Complex Star billing
Designed to reflect the rustic charm of this small beachside community, the new Matakana Cinema Complex is painted in a range of Resene colours and textures. With its wineries, art galleries, cafés and sandy beaches, Matakana has long been a favourite haunt for holidaymakers. Now the north Auckland township has another attraction to add to its list... more
   
Resene Cool Colours Time for a cool change
Everyone knows dark colours absorb the sun's rays - but there is a way around the problem. Resene Cool Colours reflect the heat to provide a cooler, more comfortable living environment... more
   
Green Star New Zealand rating system Ecology focus
An important aspect of the Green Star New Zealand rating system is a focus on low-emission materials. Paint surfaces on the building were a central consideration. Resene's Environmental Choice-approved products contributed directly to the 5 Green Star rating. Environmental Choice is a Government-endorsed programme aimed at minimising the environmental impact of the manufacture, use and disposal of products. Several Resene paint systems were used on the Meridian building... more
   
Resene AquaShield mineral effect Good looks for years
To ensure the exterior of the Heards building will retain its good looks for years to come, a water-repellent paint coating was specified. Resene AquaShield mineral effect, in Resene Akaroa and a specially formulated toning colour, features on all exterior surfaces. The paint, which dries to a dead flat finish, has a natural weathered appearance... more
   
Kids Bedroom Colours Excitable
Strong-willed, excitable and opinionated - today's kids know just what they want, even when it comes to the colour of their bedroom walls. Pink for a girl, blue for a boy - old traditions die hard, but children today are much more likely to have strong opinions about the way their rooms are decorated... more
   
A close to nature colour scheme of Resene colours Close to nature
With more and more homes designed to provide an easy flow between inside and out, it is probably not surprising to see interior colours also merging with the great outdoors. This coastal Wellington property... more
   
Imaginative use of colourful resene hues Imagination produces colour
“With the brush we merely tint, while the imagination alone produces colour.” These are the words of an 18th century French artist named Theodore Gericault. They neatly sum up the truth about adding colour – you are the artist of your own space, limited only by your willingness to experiment… more
   
Earthy Resene hues European character
To retain the European character, natural earthy tones were specified for several rooms and passageways. These include Resene Double Pavlova, which features on walls in the formal sitting room. Designer Mark Wilson says this shade helps make the space more intimate, and works well with the timber furniture... more
   
Warm and inviting colour scheme Warm and inviting
Wall surface finishes were central to creating the warm, inviting look that runs through the home. Resene paints were specified for all painted surfaces by Yellowfox. These provided the colour subtleties required and had the added advantage of contributing… more
   
Spacious airy interior Shades of white and cream
Shades of white and cream were chosen for the interior walls and ceilings, to complement the exterior paintwork and to showcase the home's modern paintings. The light tones also create a spacious, airy interior, and complement the darker stone tiles and stained oak floors... more
   
Crown Roller Mills building Heritage preserved
Restoring the Crown Roller Mills building was not only about preserving the distinctive visual elements. Environmental Choice-approved Resene paints also help future-proof the building. Dunedin is renowned for its historic architecture, but it is usually the public buildings and cathedrals that capture the most attention... more
   
Resene Zylone Sheen VOC Free paint Green by nature
Respecting the natural environment is a priority for most architects and designers working on holiday homes. So it makes sense to take this one step further when specifying products. Resene has taken the hard work out of researching environmentally friendly paint options. The company, which has pioneered many green initiatives, recently released the new Resene Zylone Sheen VOC Free paint... more
   
Resene Canterbury Clay adds visual warmth Warm by degrees
Colour plays a significant role in determining the ambience of your home's interior. In this kitchen Resene Canterbury Clay adds visual warmth. Among the myriad decisions involved in planning a new kitchen choosing paint colours is probably one of the most enjoyable - and significant - tasks... more
   
Any colour, so long as it's green
Choosing the right paint for your renovation project is not just a question of colour. Ecologically sustainable factors are another consideration. Making informed decisions about the products you use in your home renovation is the best way to ensure you opt for environmentally friendly options. Even the paint you choose can make a difference... more
   
Queenstown Airport Track record
Achieving a pleasant working environment that will hold its aesthetic appearance while allowing for easy updating can be a dilemma for any business. When that business also has to factor in almost incalculable wear and tear, the solution is a product with a proven track record. In an environment such as Queenstown Airport... more
   
Tranquil bathroom Colour therapy
Modern bathrooms are all about taking time out to relax, which is why colour has an important role to play in establishing the right ambience. Tranquil bathroom retreats are now a priority for an increasing number of homeowners. And while the choice of bathroom fittings helps determine such a look, so too do the colours you choose for your walls and ceiling... more
   
A bright red wall, painted in Resene Roadster Power dressing
With a high-profile corporate company, there is an expectation that the office fit-out will be similarly dynamic. The new IBM fit-out, designed by Creative Spaces and built by Hawkins Interiors, is a case in point. It is also testament to the power of colour. The cafe area features a bright red wall, painted in Resene Roadster... more
   
Resene paints reflect the company's long-standing commitment togreen products Green by nature
Ecologically sustainable options are a key consideration for any project today. Resene paints reflect the company's long-standing commitment to green products. It seems everyone, from architects and designers to homeowners, is looking twice at the products they are specifying these days - a key determination being whether or not they are ecologically sustainable options... more
   
Resene Tea Defining moment
To contrast the cool, white sculptural look of these freestanding fixtures, the designer of this bathroom specified walls painted in Resene Tea. Providing a strong colour contrast has always been a way to highlight specific design elements. For this new ensuite bathroom, it was a collection of sculptural, freestanding fittings that helped determine the wall colour... more
   
Subtle to bright colour schemes Light versus bright
From the subtle to the adventurous - these homes showcase two different approaches to colour. Whether you want to accentuate a freestanding wall, or contrast key structural elements, colour is one of the best ways to highlight a home's architectural features. The designers of the homes featured on these pages chose two very different colour palettes - one light and subtle, the other bold and adventurous... more
   
Wall statement Wall statement
First impressions count as much in design as in everyday life. One of the simplest ways to make a statement within your home is with the walls. Recently there has been a move towards an optimistic palette of warm, clear neutrals... more
   
Warm, neutral paint shades were specified to emphasise the European-style architecture European-style
Warm, neutral paint shades were specified to emphasise the European-style architecture of the Greenhithe house. Resene paints were used both inside and out. The exterior features three coats of waterproof Resene X-200, topped with two coats of a custom-mixed colour in Resene Lumbersider. This 100% acrylic paint provides a natural... more
   
Totara Lodge Is Decorated With Resene's Eco-friendly Paint Eco friendly
From the early removal of lead in its paints to the introduction of waterborne enamels, Resene has a long-standing commitment to environmentally friendly products. Paint specification is not only about colour selection - these days it's also about choosing the ecologically sustainable option. Resene has pioneered moves to more environmentally friendly paints... more
   
American Express offices Dynamite note
Colour is a simple and successful way to add a dynamic note to any office space. Neutral walls can provide an ideal backdrop for more colourful accents provided by boldly painted feature walls and interesting floorcoverings and furnishings. To fulfil the expectations of staff that the new American Express offices would be innovative and vibrant, the walls all feature colours from the Resene range... more
   
Mount Maunganui beach house

House by the sea
Light, neutral shades will always create a relaxing backdrop for a house by the sea. For the Mount Maunganui beach house, designer Ray Lind of Martin Hughes Architecture Interiors specified Resene paint colours. The bedroom features a striped accent wall, painted in Resene Wan White... more

   
Matapouri beach house interior Sit back relax
Simplicity is the essence of a relaxed holiday. To enhance the streamlined, uncluttered look of this beach house interior, the walls, ceilings and doors in the living area were painted in Resene Silver Sand. The surfaces feature Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen, a low-odour, waterborne enamel... more
 
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