3 ways to bring nature to your walls

There is something soothing and calming about the green colours of nature, often putting a smile on our face as we hike through a park or glimpse out the window at the lush trees outside. Colour psychologists believe seeing green makes us feel peaceful, balanced, refreshed and well-rested. 

Here are three ways to greenify your walls so the relaxing embrace of Mother Nature is never too far away! 

1. Hooks with macrame planters

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Make your kitchen a feast for the eyes

It's the space families gather around to share a meal, toast to special occasions, or wish each other a good morning while eating breakfast – so in many ways your kitchen is the heart of your home. Why not decorate the room to be a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach?

These decorating ideas can help make the kitchen into a winning area for lovely family meals and memories. 

Walls to make your mouth water

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Set up a small home gym for those winter workouts!

Winter is coming, and the cold bite in the air can sometimes make us feel like staying indoors instead of heading out for that run. In other cases, we pay huge gym fees and only end up going a few times. 

Does this sound familiar? A simple solution is to convert a small room in your house or even a section of your garage into a home gym.

The perks of having a home gym

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Ahoy! Bring the ocean to your lounge with nautical colours and decor

A lounge is a space for families to relax. It's an area to unwind after a long day's work and put up your feet, or laugh together while you watch TV shows snuggled up on the couch. Because of this, the lounge is in many ways the 'holiday' destination of your house. Immersing it in shades of sea blue and soft, sandy whites can really help create a vacation vibe.

Nautical themes make the space fun, feeling like you are out on the open waters with the sea spray on your face and the wind in your hair. There is something blissful about the combination of blue and white, like being on a permanent holiday near the ocean. So why not turn your lounge into a sailor's dream?

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Turn your kid’s bedroom into a dinosaur dreamland

With the sounds of thunderous roars and booming footsteps, dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of years ago, but they still remain a huge part of our imaginations even today.

Both the young and the young at heart can get excited by a dino-tastic​ makeover for a bedroom. The great news is you can be as big with your design choices as a T-rex or as small as a microraptor. 

For the walls 

For dramatic, wall-to-wall dinosaur coverage, you can opt for this amazing dinosaur mural. It would make a stunning feature wall, showing the majesty of these creatures as they gather around a waterhole with volcanoes framing the background. 

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What colours can inspire a startup culture?

Whether you're piloting a new type of service or creating the next million-dollar app, working at a startup can be quite intense.  

Believe it or not, atmosphere can have a profound effect on how you and your colleagues find the motivation to put in a 14-hour day. Electing to foster this unique environment by painting your walls Resene Clementine Orange or Resene Violet is just the beginning. Before inspiring creativity and a sense of purpose, you need to know what kind of culture you're participating in.   

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How should you paint your rural retreat?

After saving up for so long, you managed to buy yourself that idyllic cabin in the woods.    

Thankfully, it's not the type of residency that attracts the type of demonic creatures you'd see in a teenage horror film. It's nestled among the mountains, offering you a perfect getaway for the upcoming skiing season, or is deep in nature surrounded by trees so you can escape city life.

As it turns out, it needs a little cosmetic work. While the foundation and essential components are still intact, the wallpaper and paint have grown a little tarnished. Before getting to work, you need to figure out what colours will create that rustic home atmosphere you're looking to create.   

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4 tips for painting a home you are going to sell

When it comes time to sell your home, getting the highest possible price can help you start the new chapter of your life in the best position.

To achieve this, there are a few simple steps you can take. Hiring the right real estate agent is one aspect that can affect the sales price, as well as choosing the most advantageous season in which to sell.

Another important consideration is how you present your home to prospective buyers. From clearing the clutter to adding desirable features, there are many potential actions that could improve the value of a house. One of the most effective of which is painting.

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3 hot spring-inspired colours for winter

As the weather starts getting cooler, a trip to your local hot springs resort may be in order. If you can't quite make it down to Hanmer Springs this year, you can try to bring the warm waters and cold mountains to your home.

Here are three colours inspired by the Canterbury hot springs, ideal for your winter decor:

On your walls

For a neutral approach, try Resene Pale Slate. This rocky base inspires thoughts of the snowy mountain ranges of the South Island, with just a hint of red and black tones invoking the tremors of the volcanic fields that fuel the nation's hot springs.

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4 colours to get your home ready for Easter

Easter is just around the corner, and for many New Zealanders that means chocolate, bright colours and happy kids. To make sure your home matches the mood, now is the best time to take a look at your decor.

Whether painting the kids' bedrooms or adding a splash of colour to your kitchen, there are many shades that can help you capture the spirit of the long weekend. It's no secret that the Easter Bunny likes bright colours, so to ensure he makes a stop in your backyard, consider painting your pots and baskets with these four vibrant shades:

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