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View case studies of projects in Australia that have used Resene products including many from our Resene Total Colour Awards. Click on a project to view, use the search function or view the project archive or newletter archive, which contain all NZ and AUS projects. We hope these projects provide inspiration for decorating projects of your own.
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Australian case studies/awards projects
Naked Salad
A series of subterranean baths use the play of colour...
Mt Macedon Residence
The clients wanted a great injection of colour...
Glo Apartments
Colour choices required a sensitive approach to be tasteful...
The Orchidstra Cocktail bar
The gradation, repetition and mathematical creation in nature...
Hi-vis, Pitcher Park
After complaints of legs and knees making contact with the...
Mate, You're Dreamin'
The use of colour plays an important part to reawaken the sensory...
Hill station home
With a standalone room you can dare to go bold...
Polychrome House
A suite of ‘quiet’ colours creates a base palette in harmony...
Black Mountain House
The Black Mountain House respects its street and community...
Elysium
Lateen Lane is an important thoroughfare for the flow of servicesx...
Victorian and Heritage Interior
The client was keen to also try colour on the ceilings...
Kesterton Park Community Project
The colour scheme for the huts reflects the colours of Sydney Harbour...
The Big Pineapple
The Big Pineapple can be found at the Sunshine Plantation...
Oakhill College Library
The library is divided into six core zones which are signposted...
Sri Selva Vinaykar Temple
Selva Vinayakar temple is built according to traditional...
Paddington Corner Terrace
Relaxing, restful, yet still stylish with a subtle neutral colour palette...
Bar Machiavelli
The colour palette is designed to be both elegant and sexy...
Riverview House
This Riverview House in NSW uses a combination of neutrals...
Northshore Brisbane
In order to visually claim the entire site, Dotdash branded a centrally located...
Old Timber Hall
The 'Old Timber Hall' was built in 1906 for £450 at the site of...
Nambour Christian College
The design team used a combination of dynamic structure and bold...
Sydney Festival
Bold and colourful, Higher Ground by Irish artist Maser...
Media Merchants
A new Brisbane office, closely reflecting their young, dynamic and creative...
Darcy Street, Parramatta
Situated between the tree-lined historic Church Street pedestrian mall...
unitfive
This project was inspired by the story ‘Alice in Wonderland’...
Eltham College
Catholic Ladies College in Eltham is a school that prides itself...
Building Blocks
Building Blocks was a temporary urban experiment...
Waterview Wharf
The intention was to transform the tired appearance and highlight...
Mother Duck Childcare
This colourful, progressive building is unique in its use of colour...
Wall of art
Can't find the right artwork for a wall? No problem...
WDEA
The new build has resulted in a fresh and inspiring environment...
The Cube Theatre
The Cube Theatre in Wodonga is a contemporary and flexible...
The Villas Mediterranean
Who wouldn’t want to have a holiday every day at home?...
Gracewood Community
The aim of the apartment was to showcase the upcoming...
Riverview Tavern
When Riverview Tavern in Townsville came up for a refurbishment...
Power boxes
The 1800th artwork titled Remembrance was painted by...
Leichardt townhouse
The philosophy for this Leichardt townhouse was to create an elegant...
IKEA Logan
At IKEA, change is a proven technique to keep the stores ‘vital’...
Westfield Sydney City
Is this Australia’s largest commercial colour glass order?...
Ziera Shoes
Ziera Shoes are all about the perfect blend of fashion...
Lotus Asian Restaurant
The colours were chosen for how they appear in the evening...
Toowooma Regional Council
The latest in technology and creative colour selection...
Artisan
In the heart of the Fortitude Valley, Artisan is the hub for contemporary art...
Art house
Wow! Is this a home or a piece of art? Quite simply, it’s designed...
Replica plane
Now complete, the shimmering metallic plane...
GHD office fit-out
The design concept was for the detail design, including selection of...
Painted glass
Painted spandrel panels are a growing market and an effective way...
Tweed Coast home
Designed and coloured to encourage the occupants to transition between...
Glasscapes splashbacks
An Innovation on Glass competition to find the most colourful...
Zuri Lounge and Music bar
19th century elegance meets 21st century opulence is the catch...
Hopetoun house
This home has enjoyed environmental considerations being made at every...
Robina Performing Arts Centre
The underlying aim was to create something unique that was...
Boots & Dreams exhibition
How do you recognise and celebrate the dreams of children...
DFS
The simple black meets white style works with the DFS Galleria...
The Republic Apartments
The palette of predominantly blacks and whites with...
UWS village
A village that aims to offer a refreshing, stimulating and comfortable...
Business artworks
Artwork tailored to suit your home has been a growing trend...
Jacob's Ladder art installation
The art installation complete with projections at night via OHT...
Mackay Conference Centre
The centre opened to great fanfare in time for the Mackay...
Norths Fitness
The project brief for the designer was to enhance the creative...
Sydney Swans HQ
The reception is a mere hint of the colours nestled further within the walls...
Glossy Paints of India
Glossy Paints of India has taken the Resene brand to market...
Abey Australia showroom
It made sense to have them on show in a new contemporary...
Broad Street units
The warmth of Resene Cararra is pulled through onto interior walls...
Broadwater Shores
The palette was modernised through a combination of...
Bar-B-Loo
Fundraising for an important cause can be plenty of fun...
The Gap gym
With a fresh new concept in mind, exterior blockwork...
Riverwalk apartments
Just the right touch of visual interest to the tower blocks...
Peregian Beach home
The hues are reminiscent of wet and dry sand and a hint of seaside tussock...
North Lakes Community Centre
The striking metallic over steelwork has captured widespread attention...
Wahroonga residence
A modern day traditional home in Kintore Street...
Ace Tennis Surfacing
Every tennis court owner likes the idea of a durable, tough surface...
Beachmere Tavern
The colour palette is equally broad and appeals to young and old...
Gallery Vie apartments
In a new twist on residential apartment floor plans, Gallery Vie...
Casuarina house
The house evokes an openness and casual sensation that typifies...
Seafood Mania store
The striking tones of the ocean are recreated in the new Seafood...
Showhome award winner
Combine the striking design with a view out to the picturesque waterways...
Oxenford shopping centre
Fresh, modern and unique was the brief for this large shopping centre...
Cook Terraces
The new exterior palette of Resene Bianca is a soft off-white sympathetic...
Broadway Hotel
The exterior concrete render is finished in Resene X-200...
Norman Park apartments
Good looks and weathertight protection - the best of both worlds...
Brisbane residence
Just 1% of Brisbane homes are in the same class as this new residence...
Titanium Bar
Situated on the Nerang River in Surfers Paradise and with a multimillion...
Queensland holiday home
Located south of the border, the beachside lifestyle resort subdivision...
Calvary Christian College
Friendship, fun and faith intertwine to form the culture of...
Elizabeth Bay home
A distinctive interior colour scheme for Sydney based accessories designer...
Brisbane home
Extensively renovated and painted in and out in Resene...
Tricia Osborne artworks
Creating one masterpiece is enough of a commission to keep...
Funbugs Ballarat
Making Funbugs an exciting place to be was a must...
Wickham House
A grand old lady treated with care, retirement isn't on the cards...
Tadpole Childcare Centre
Cheerful hues, seemingly shrieking in contrast...
Never Never Camping Store
With the wow factor working outside, the staff inside...
Clayfield Residence
This home is bred for entertaining. What was once a church then a theatre has...
Ryan Donaldson, artist
A passion for art, design and aesthetics were the canvas...
Club Arana Health and Fitness
State of the art on the inside with leading edge...
Glen Lyon house
When the top 1% of income earners is lusting after your rooms...
Chalk Hotel
Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, the Chalk Hotel...
Wiggle World at Dreamworld
The set design and hues reflect the larger than life persona...
Heritage Queenslander
This home will be a colourful part of the streetscape for years...
Paddington residence
A painting system that would protect their home's exterior for years...
Heritage farmhouse
Old McDonald would be jealous if he saw this spacious redecorated heritage...
Olsens Funerals
Both popular neutral hues combine to reinforce the professionalism...
Double storey Queenslander
With the spacious design and fine finishing, the housewarming party...
Westend Apartments
Bridging both modern and retro stylings, the extensive street frontage...
Silver at the Exchange
Varsity Lakes Queensland is home to the innovative...
Patrick Container Cranes
Australian equipment suppliers have warmed to Resene waterborne...
QBuild Fleet Petrol Station
Tired old red bricks have been banished from the streetscape...
Retail showroom
Located in the heart of the retail hub, the showroom...
The Ginger Factory ride
With the boat ride now in motion, passengers are lining up...
Woody Point residence
In keeping with its heritage stylings, the home has been...
Clayfield Residence
This home is bred for entertaining. What was once a church then a theatre has...
Sovereign Islands home
Inspired by an elite property in the South of France...
Margate Parade home
The owner's design brief called for excitement and uniqueness...
Gardenvale Caravan Park
A staged development of the Gardenvale Caravan Park...
QUT Campus
The campus embodies its modern approach to learning...
Wishbone Restaurant
A colour palette was crafted by Resene staff to fit the atmosphere and clientele...
Flower paintings
Capturing the essence of nature without the work is simplified...
David Jones Store, Melbourne
Dually unique as Australia's oldest department store...
Hog's Breath Café
In keeping with the modern 'Happy Days' theme of the menu...
Driveway rejuvenation
A new lease of life at the fraction of the cost of a new driveway...
Colour Back Glass
Fancy colour matching tabletops to kitchen colour schemes...
Moran Myer on Lonsdale Street
If furniture is on your shopping list, make sure you pop into...
Betta Electrical
Why match the competition when you can go one Betta?...
Sunshine Coast paving
A 100 unit residence designed to maximise waterfront access...
Arana Hills residence
In a new twist on colour connectivity, this Jane Street...
A Queenslander at Kedron
With the home well protected, the owners can sit back...
The Beach Hotel
Careful balancing of the neutral backdrop with placements of bold...
Bunk backpackers Lodge
Great location, full of colour and space, this backpackers lodge...
Industrial complex
Fresh clean and dazzlingly futuristic, this expansive industrial...
Units at Geelong
Attracting tenants at the right price is simplified when style is...
Hervey Bay units
The seaside sunbathed residential units of Hervey Bay...
Paint Place Milton
Yellow and black are the corporate colours that adorn...
Armidale Bowling Centre
The bowling alleys are centred by a colourful mural across...
Wynnum residence
This home was destined for brightness to lift the neighbourhood...
Bribie Island duplex
A freshly coated residential two storey duplex...
Robina beach house
The beach holiday atmosphere permanently hangs in the air...
Matilda Service Stations
This simple yet effective system provides strong durable colour...
French inspired residence
Fit for royalty, the proud owners of this home revel...
Sunshine Coast residence
Coated throughout in Resene Range colours and dripping in...
Empire Hotel
The stylishly recoated pub successfully reflects its heritage...
Club Synergy
Warmth combined with a technological futuristic edge...
The light from above clinic
A soothing palette of twelve soft hues was selected...
Big Brother house
Selecting bolder combinations than many would dare to dream of...
Bridgeman Downs home
Touches of Resene Lipstick complete the façade...
Victoria Park Golf Club
A modern innovative driving range design to keep all...
Newstead apartments
A modern apartment block in Newstead, Fortitude Valley...
Kawana Waters commercial
Being visible is an important, yet relatively inexpensive way...
'House of gold'
Pelican Waters, Sunshine Coast is now home to a 'house of gold'...
Mitchelton residence
The unmatched high gloss of Resene Hi-Glo roof acrylic...
Highvale, Samford residence
The owners can rest assured that their home's exterior...
Fremantle Maritime Museum
The reflective Resene metallic finish is the perfect companion...
McWhirters building
Recent renovations saw the building leap into the new century...
Think Fit gymnasium
The juxtaposed purple and orange have had the desired effect...
Gilhooleys Irish Pub
With a fresh interior welcoming interior and still...
Noosaville retailers
Seeking bright, eye-catching colour schemes...
Scarborough residence
A large two storey residence gives new meaning to minimalism...
Uniting Church
Fully restored and amply protected from the elements...
Victoria Park Golf Club
A recent full exterior and interior repaint using Resene Lumbersider...
Ballymore seating
Responsible for seating thousands of eager fans...
Bridgeman Downs home
The minimalist driven and technology driven finishes...
Queenslander 2 storey home
The refurbishment of huge two storey Queenslander residential homes...
Sunshine Coast Newspapers
The full interior and exterior refurbishment of the Sunshine Coast...
McDonalds roof red
McDonalds will be even easier to find with both the instantly...
XXXX Brewery Milton
Parting with relics of time gone by can tug at the heartstrings...
Bridgeman Downs residence
The ultra modern design of this luxury Bridgeman Downs...
Kedron residence
Built in the 1920's, this beautiful old homestead in Kedron...
Brisbane Art Gallery
In the quest for colour that performs and warms to the theme...
The Bank nightclub
In an extensive refurbishment process, both the interior and exterior...
Scarborough residence
A large two storey residence gives new meaning to minimalism...
Loganholme commercial
Innovative formulations are required to ensure...
Fortitude Valley warehouse
A dramatic colour change has transformed the exterior...
Performance Tyres Centre
Cold wet conditions are the enemy of the average paint system...
McDonalds Aspley
The party room was back in business delighting children and parents...
Wilston Queenslander
A subtle portrayal of a popular style of architecture...
Buderim private residence
This beautiful private residence has been given a bold makeover...
Maroochydore Car Sound
The owner needed to source a bright, practical and cost effective exterior...
St Stephens Cathedral
To retain its authenticity, the Heritage listed architecturally...
Albion commercial warehouse
A quick change of colour to ready it for it's new assignment...
Residence at Norman Park
The massive street frontage and fine architectural features...
Samford Valley residence
The Samford Valley in Brisbane is well known for its diverse...
Indooroopilly residence
The stunning backdrop is enhanced by the beautiful interior...
Bank of Queensland
The exterior repaint of the Bank of Queensland...
Kleenmaid repaint
The exterior repaint of Kleenmaid in Sandgate Road...
Fortitude Valley Night Club
The completed interior showcases the designer's thirst for uniqueness...
Beecham's Service Centre
All colours were specially colour matched to emulate...
Spring Hill offices
Attention is diverted towards feature walls and doors...
Shamrock Hotel
Maximum visual impact and colour durability...
Mr Corks Bottle Shop
The all new Mr Corks Bottle Shop and Tavern...
Shooters Nightclub
Shooters Nightclub in Surfers Paradise have topped off...
Ashgrove, Queensland home
A common sight when driving around the suburbs of Brisbane...
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