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Like many of today’s top trending hues, blues, too, are evolving.
When it comes to adding curb appeal to your home, it will come as no surprise that your fence plays a significant role.
A lick of paint can completely revitalise an old fence or give a wonderfully crisp finish to a new one.
Opting for a deep paint colour can be just the think you need to take a boring space from drab to dramatic.
By turning a ‘blah’ bathroom into something special, you can make a real difference to your everyday experiences at home.
As more and more people look to reduce their footprint, paint is a great avenue for embracing upcycling in a way that’s sure to work with your colour scheme.
Layer up hue-on-hue for an interior scheme you’re sure to love.
It’s a fact that colour has a significant effect on our behaviour and emotions. How do today’s on trend hues affect our moods?
Redecorate your space with Resene’s most fashionable seasonal shades, and pile on the texture.
No matter what your style, Duck Egg Blue is the ultimate classic colour to incorporate into your home.
Open-plan homes have become the people’s choice in recent decades – a development that has necessitated some creative thinking.
Pops of bold bright colours are a trend, but how do you make these hues work in your own home?
"With all its classic sophistication and inky decadence, lovers of black sometimes find that the colour can fade or look washed out. So what’s the solution?
Birds are ruffling up the interior decorating world. Try these ideas for feathering your nest.
With the ‘20s upon us, people are moving towards warmer hues. Apricot is starting to make its way onto the décor scene.
Not having to redecorate every few years is a goal for many homeowners. But how do you keep your spaces from going stale?
The pioneer for modern home interiors, mid-century modern design showcases high quality, detailed pieces that use clean lines.
There are ways to make brown look wonderful in your home – and its popularity is back on the rise.
A noteworthy trend that’s enveloped the interior decorating world is the use of charming oxidised greens.
How to decorate a home to suit wee people is front of mind for Auckland-based interior designer Katie Scott.
From masala to saffron, spicy shades continue to capture our imaginations.
Acclaimed Auckland-based interior designer Mal Corboy knows a thing or two about the prevalence of Scandi style in our homes.
Writer Monique Balvert-O’Connor shares her experience with the redecorating dilemmas her and her husband face as their kids prepare to leave home.
Regardless of what décor style you’re drawn to, blue-collar hues offer something for everyone.
Today’s decorators are seeking out objects with soul, character and stories attached to them in order to lend their interior schemes more authenticity.
Blue is one of those hues that never ceases to be popular. In fact, it’s the most universally loved colour and will be key in the next decade of interior design.
The colours that anchor our homes are becoming far more interesting. Character neutrals are paint colours that make for a much richer interior look – and they are trending.
Bach living and bach decorating can be compared to the flip side of our usual lifestyle. It’s the contrast between weekend living and normal day-to-day bustle.
Buying quality paint is a no-brainer. The adage that buying cheap ends up being expensive is a good one to remember.
Interior designer Gael Garrett has been a long-time lover of tonal colour schemes and tone-on-tone decor in general. And she’s not alone.
Chances are you may be asked once, or many times, to help a family member or friend choose colours for their projects or give an opinion on colours they have chosen.
First impressions count. A nicely stained or oiled deck can make a huge difference to how your deck looks and how well it lasts.
Thinking of updating your kitchen but trying to avoid upturning your life?
Paint colour is certainly one of the easiest and most cost-effective solutions for expanding your space visually.
Lilac has a fresher vibe, whether it's as an icy pastel or as a greyed silvery lavender. It's a natural next step in our love affair with complex pastels.
Dive into deep blue sea. Today’s on-trend blues have taken a deeper dive into darker territory over their more coastal counter parts.
Incorporating a home theatre into your home design is no longer the domain of the wealthy alone, either. But what makes a great media room?
If your home feels disjointed, chances are you might unknowingly be making one of these common colour mistakes.
When picking paint colours for our homes, there are fairly consistent palettes we turn to time and again no matter what decade we're decorating in.
Aqua is at the front edge of trending interior colours at the moment for walls, painted furniture, accents and accessories.
The transitional space between outdoors and in, a mudroom functions primarily as a dedicated zone to keep everything you need for your comings and goings.
Red, with all its associations of passion, power and personality, is a colour that resurfaces again and again as a hot design trend.
If you're been in search of a new colour palette, you've probably seen a series of soft greens - namely, celery, sage and olive - popping up all over your social media feeds.
There's a dramatic colour trend doing the rounds – dark tone-on-tone rooms that are at once cocooning and welcoming, but also strikingly rich.
An 80s revival of bold colours, geometrics, ethnic patterns, house plants, brass and shiny things have crept back into our homes.
Did you know that the colours you paint can evoke a variety of moods, from peaceful harmony to passionate rage, or even oppression?
Feature walls have definitely not disappeared. In fact, they’ve made a huge comeback in a more sophisticated guise over the last few years.
Whether you go big with brave brights or more subdued with toned down shades, yellow is a sure-fire way to make a big impact and freshen up your home.
Introducing a few bright bolds may be just the thing your space needs to liven things up.
With an abundance of beautiful colours on the paint chart to choose from, nailing the final decision on a hue for your interior can be daunting.
How to create a feature wall to protect, define and anchor your outdoor space.
Pacific style design with an eastern influence may seem incongruous until you think about the key motifs they share.
Draw out your child’s creativity by assigning fun paint projects to transform their bedroom.
A pristine home quickly becomes a battleground once the kids arrive. Be sure to choose your paint wisely.
Converting a bedroom through different stages is easy when you start from the beginning.
Here are some creative ideas for putting together a modern coastal palette that brings in colours from the surf, sun and sand.
Nothing else symbolises the relaxed holiday lifestyle quite like the bach. A soulful place where you can add your own personality and character.
Feature walls may change from year to year, but they will always be an extremely handy way to add personality, character and definition to a space or room.
View these four trending spring colour palettes brought to you by Resene.
Forget all of those pricey Christmas decorations and wrapping paper. Here are three fab Christmas projects to try.
How do you keep good tenants? By keeping them happy. One way to do that is to allow your tenants to create a sense of home in the rental property.
Here are five key areas of the property to consider for maximum kerb impact, for minimum outlay.
Clever use of paint colour can do a lot to change the visual perceptions of a space.
Blue. It’s a colour almost everybody loves in one shade or another. Blue is a colour that immediately evokes calmness and serenity.
When your livelihood is tied to the land you live on, turning your home into a sanctuary is even more important.
One of the most appealing and delightful design trends this year is the appearance of fresh, vibrant fruity colours.
Treat your rental as a blank canvas to which you can add a removeable and changeable layer of decoration.
Turning your outdoors area into a useful, attractive place need not mean weekend after weekend of backbreaking work.
Getting your children involved in the process will make it a fun time for all of the family.
The bold geometric abstraction style of early 20th century Dutch artist Piet Mondrian has struck such a chord with modern sensibilities.
Having fun outdoors can happen in your own backyard no matter how big or small. Here are some ideas on how to entice your youngsters outdoors.
Here are 8 budget-friendly ideas on getting your nursery looking great in time for the birth.
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