Monthly Archives: February 2015

How to declutter like a pro

We have already taken a looks at the wonders of minimalist interior design, and how it can create a strong, clear statement for your home. The right whites and neutrals can complement this type of decorating plan excellently but before you decide on your hues, there might be some work to do with what is already in your home. We mean, of course, the process of decluttering.

It's a necessary step for creating any beautiful minimalist space, and we have some tips so you can get it done like a professional.

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An A-Z guide of the Resene Multi-finish range: G

Goodness gracious, there are a lot of colours in the Resene Multi-Finish Range. It can seem like a lot to work through when you are deciding on a new paint job for your home from our colour wheel, but that's why our team of specialists are on hand to help. In addition to this, we've got this great profile on some of the gorgeous gems that we provide. Today, let's look at colours beginning with G. 

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An A-Z guide of the Resene Multi-finish range: F

For a fantastic, effervescent paint colour to complement your interior design, the Resene Multi-finish range is hard to pass over. There is an endless range of shades available to suit any kind of room or mood, and here we will highlight some stunning examples as we work through the alphabet from A to Z. 

For this instalment, it's the fresh, fabulous flavours found under the letter F. 

Resene Fahrenheit

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Laying out a living room for autumn

Spring cleaning tends to hog the limelight, but rearranging and cleaning your home at the end of any season can be just as important. As summer winds down, it is a great idea to take stock of your living area and rearrange to suit the colder months. Here are some ways to get started with your autumn interior design of the living room.

Change the orientation

Throughout the summer, we tend to direct furniture and focal points towards outdoor areas. A table on the deck, garden nooks and putting chairs out underneath porch lights are all common examples of putting the onus on the summer-friendly areas of the home. But as the sun sets lower and earlier, staying outside in the evening when everyone is home becomes less feasible. 

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An A-Z guide of the Resene Multi-finish range: E

Elegant, exquisite, eventful: The letter E can carry the full spectrum of emotion and evocation, and the range of multi-finish colours on hand from Resene lives up to this. From deep forest shades that relax the mind through to exciting hues from the red palette, our next piece in the A-Z guide to the multi-finish range is sure to entice the senses.

Resene Eternity

At the murkier end of the E spectrum lies Resene Eternity. At home in the bush or forest, this colour also functions well when used on native timbers. For the outdoor lifestyle or a reclusive cabin in the woods, Eternity is something that should definitely be considered. Offering tranquility, relaxation and a dark corner to relax by the fire, Eternity evokes comfort and style, as well as a rugged closeness to nature. 

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