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Have you ever considered adding plants to your interior design to help freshen up the air?... more
01 April, 2016
Are you considering a few updates around the house in the next 12 months? Take a look at our guide to decide when is best for you... more
27 March, 2016
Clean wooden floors, smooth bamboo furniture and a harmonised space – these are all vital essentials of a Japanese-inspired home design... more
20 March, 2016
While painting can be plenty of fun and will undoubtedly look great, check out these 10 reasons to consider wallpaper, instead.... more
14 March, 2016
Instead of letting them gather dust, here are a few ways to use up that old paint!... more
10 March, 2016
Find extremely creative uses for ordinary household items that give your home a rustic, homely but contemporary feel... more
02 March, 2016
Take advantage of our special purpose product range to help you encourage efficient pack-up time... more
26 January, 2016
With your Resene paint colour choices you can liven up your kitchen and make it appear more spacious than it is... more
15 January, 2016
Learn how to incorporate Pantone’s 2016 Colours of the Year with Resene... more
14 January 2016
So, what are the best 10 things people would ideally like in a home?... more
19 December, 2015
Show off your Santa workshop skills with these DIY gift ideas!... more
25 November, 2015
Ho ho ho! Learn how to make your own Christmas wrapping paper and gift tags... more
21 November, 2015
Infuse a botanical essence into your home without being too stereotypical. Look to one of the great masters of Impressionism, Claude Monet... more
12 November, 2015
Here we take a look at some refreshing ideas for spring that can vitalise your space... more
10 November, 2015
With Resene WallPrint, you can transform your photos into a custom designed wallpaper, giving them pride of place in your home... more
05 November, 2015
Bring Guy Fawkes home without the fire hazards by painting your walls in these colours... more
20 October, 2015
A handy breakfast-in-bed tray goes a long way, and there are ways to revitalise the simple tray into a work of art using DIY paint methods... more
12 October, 2015
Boo! Do you dare to see 5 paint colours inspired by Halloween?... more
19 September, 2015
We often read in interior design magazines or decorating recommendation books that a 'pop' of colour is a great way to breathe some life into a space... more
17 September, 2015
If you feel like banging your head against the table from lack of creative inspiration, looking at the colour blue might prove to be just what's needed... more
16 September, 2015
Revamp your holiday home with the latest trend in interior design: Boho-chic?... more
15 September, 2015
Here are some tips for setting up your desk space with health and wellness in mind... more
11 September, 2015
Here are fifteen paint colours that the Mad Hatter would love for a tea party... more
10 September, 2015
From raw industrial design to feminine floral chic, everyone has different tastes. How do you appeal to two different taste aesthetics?... more
08 September, 2015
You'll be blown away by the relaxing styles that are being embraced by interior designers, making the ensuite an indulgent and calming space... more
25 August, 2015
One of the latest interior design trends is to mix and match the old with the new in a tasteful way... more
23 August, 2015
Feel welcomed into your home, sweet home from the second you park your car... more
06 August, 2015
Determining which shade of paint best suits a specific space should be done not only by considering the area and its particular use but the individuals who will be using it as well... more
07 August, 2015
Designing or decorating a playroom is a great way to offer a space that not only lets kids be kids and have some fun playtime, but also helps them learn and grow... more
01 August, 215
With these five decorating ideas and interior design tips, you might just fall in love with your ex-shoebox apartment... more
30 July, 2015
5 DIY paint projects to embrace the current metallics trend – Metallic accents are all the rage in interior design right now... more
22 July, 2015
Travel from region to region and country to country and you’ll often find slight variations in colour preferences... more
19 July, 2015
You can use these simple steps to make a small space, such as a studio or tiny office, seem much larger... more
14 July, 2015
The blissful golden sands, sapphire seas and emerald green palm trees of Hawaii offer endless decorating inspiration for your home... more
25 June, 2015
With bathrooms you can afford to be a little more courageous with colour... more
18 June, 2015
15 support wall colour ideas for abstract and landscape paintings... more
27 May, 2015
For many, fashion is an art form in its own right, and buying certain shoes or clothes is like investing in a masterpiece... more
12 May, 2015
A feature wall grabs attention and brings drama or excitement to a room... more
07 May, 2014
Sophisticated study space – These decorating ideas can help spruce up your study space into a sophisticated and stylish room... more
09 May, 2015
Even if you're not under strict time restraints like contestants on the latest TV reality show, these six time-saving tips can speed up the process of painting your walls... more
06 May, 2015
If you've ever dreamt about living in Italy, but never had the means to do so, have no fear: There are ways to bring out the Tuscan elements of your home... more
30 April, 2015
The beauty, sophistication and simplicity of monochrome has been celebrated by interior designers and artists for centuries... more
26 April, 2015
Purity, wholesomeness and innocence are the emotions people typically feel when they see the colour white... more
21 April, 2015
So, what is black good for? Which rooms does it work best in... more
19 April, 2015
Create the right sleep atmosphere. Pick a colour that allows you to relax and stop yourself from thinking... more
14 April, 2015
Make your home say ‘hola’ with it’s Mexican interior design... more
23 January, 2015
So when a contractor is working in your home, what should you be doing with yourself?... more
10 January, 2015
Sophisticated patterns and colour palettes are more appealing, and as they hit their mid teens, children, especially boys, start to show a preference for darker colours.... more
08 December, 2014
Live like nobility with these Renaissance-inspired decorating ideas... more
05 December, 2014
If you are the kind of person who finds themselves wanting for more, perhaps it's time to investigate the characterful and interesting look of crackle paint... more
01 December, 2014
Help your children study or get creative with an inspiring desk... more
08 November, 2014
Originally designed for purely practical reasons, curtains are a key part of your room's colour scheme... more
29 October, 2014
Studies have shown that the colour on our office walls can have a significant impact on our productivity and wellbeing... more
10 September, 2014
A style that represents strong, no-fuss lines, deep colour tones and finespun fabrics... more
06 July, 2014
Colour has the power to transform not only our homes but the way we feel. It can stimulate or subdue, motivate or mollify... more
13 June, 2014
Choose your joinery colour wisely and you can enjoy it, and the flexibility it gives you, for years to come... more
17 April, 2014
A question often asked is 'What colour should I paint my roof?' and mostly it is asked after all other colour decisions have been made for the exterior of the house... more
10 April, 2014
Is your home buyer friendly? When it comes to selling your house, first impressions count... more
06 April, 2014
Doors and windows are a hardworking part of your home... more
02 April, 2014
Painting tired furniture is one of the quickest and most cost-effective ways to revive a room’s décor... more
15 December, 2013
Interior designers use colour to create certain atmospheres and psychologists may use it to influence moods... more
29 November, 2013
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