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If you're getting ready for your next decorating journey, browse through these beautiful mood boards, paints, colours and decorating ideas to help you select just the right look and mood for your space. For more ideas, see the decorating inspiration gallery, habitat magazine or view how-to project ideas.
Working with wallpaper… off the wall
It may be in the name, but wallpaper is not just for walls but also furniture... more
The crate escape
Try this stylish storage style that breaks free from boring. Learn how to make your own crate shelving... more
Enrich your home with art deco glam
For a modern take on art deco, this living room uses a mix of bold geometric lines and rounded curves... more
Wellness corners: Taking health outdoors
The desire for spaces that allow for total relaxation at home has surged in recent years... more
Charcoal cool: The outdoors gets moody
Outdoor living spaces have cemented their position as extensions of our interiors... more
The power of pattern
Let your teen go wild with colour and bold patterns in their bedroom... more
The timelessness of timber
Timber has never looked more at home than on the walls this season... more
The new neutrals
We embraced the warm neutrals trend by layering contrasting neutrals in this chic living space... more
Fresh perspective
As summer approaches, we’re embracing nature’s most soothing hue: green... more
Emerald embrace
Designers’ appetites for shades of green have been insatiable... more
Let there be light (and dark)
In this dining space, we’ve used a combination of light and dark hues to create a welcoming... more
Blue is best
This is the year of decadent blue hues. Dive into hues like Resene New Denim Blue... more
Make it modern
Sometimes we all need a reminder that room design should be fun – there are no rules, after all... more
In the mood for mustard
Mustard yellow is enjoying its moment in the sun and it’s no surprise as to why... more
Return of the rumpus room
Have your board games at the ready – rumpus rooms are making a triumphant return... more
Moody is modern
Move over lights and neutrals, moody hues are set to dominate outdoor spaces... more
Moroccan flair
Moroccan-inspired design is transforming ordinary spaces with its rich colour palettes... more
Cool, calm and connected
There is something incredibly soothing about Japanese design... more
Out with the old, in with the blues
The breezy, sophisticated Hamptons interior aesthetic is making a confident move outdoors... more
Take cottage core outdoors
Romanticising a rural life no matter where you live has become a defining trend... more
Playful chic
Play spaces can absolutely blend fun and sophistication... more
Tropicalism takes centre stage
Infuse your home with the lush, vibrant energy of the tropics with an outdoor dining space... more
Maximalism is making its way outdoors, bringing its exuberant energy to courtyards, gardens... more
Brighter days ahead
The appeal of yellow is so strongly tied to the senses... more
A sea of tranquillity
In this outdoor dining space, we’ve taken inspiration from the sea and the sky of the Mediterranean... more
Smoking hot
If there’s one way to describe how a lounge should feel in a home, its restful and soothing... more
Back to basics
Punchy primary colours are trending in the interior world, a joyful rebellion... more
Wooden wonder: A retro revival
Warm, reassuring and retro, wood grain is trending. The charm of the era is being reimagined... more
‘80s opulence
The ‘80s opulence interior trend brings with it bold patterns, geometric shapes... more
Coastal chic
The iconic Cape Cod style evokes images of quaint seaside cottages... more
Return to retro: Orange is king
The resurgence of retro hues is palpable, with the fiery embrace of orange, yellow and red... more
Neutrals with warmth
Neutrals stand the test of time. Yet, the tone of neutral is ever-shifting... more
City lights
Unleash the artist within you and create a sophisticated cityscape on a living room wall... more
Browse through the articles below featured in the following magazines: Cityscape, Denizen, Fashion Quarterly, Good, Hotel, Mindfood Décor, NZ Gardener, NZ Home & Garden, Remix, Simply You Living and Style. To view these PDF articles, you may need to download Acrobat Reader. For further inspiration and ideas, view our expert inspiration section...
Haven of Harmony
A remarkable garden paradise that blends its unique setting with layered and nuanced charm; MiNDFOOD magazine... more
White Xmas
Far from boring, white walls give you; MiNDFOOD magazine... more
Pure intentions
A serene palette of whites and creams; Style magazine... more
Cosy refresh
Michael McHugh embraces the earthy hues of autumn; MiNDFood magazine... more
Blooming Botanical
Celebrate spring by adorning your abode with the beautiful shapes and colours of nature with Resene paints and wallpaper; Style magazine... more
Living La Dolce Vita
Bring the magic of the Mediterranean home; Style magazine... more
Refresh your room
Inject a little colour into your life with our guide to all the hottest interior trends in paint and homewares for summer; Woman magazine... more
Trend to try: terracotta
Step into the warmth of your home; Woman magazine... more
New horizons
Wave goodbye to the winter blues; FQ magazine... more
Cool combos
Pale paint colours by Resene make gorgeous hero hues that can be strengthened by darker accents; FQ magazine... more
Oui Oui to Parisian Style
Go on, admit it. At one time or another, you’ve looked at a French-style interior and just wanted it; Resene... more
Closet connection
Complement this season’s spread of buttery brights; FQ magazine... more
Great effect
Paint effects to give your wall an old world patina; MiNDFOOD magazine... more
Tone and texture
Lending depth, dimension and dynamic movement, textured walls are usurping smooth block colours as the interior trend to emulate right now; Denizen magazine... more
In the green
Staging an interior takeover, shades of green have emerged as the tones of the season. From deep forest to refreshing teal and everything in between; Denizen magazine... more
Something old, something new
Finding the perfect mix of new and vintage just comes down to filling your interior with things that make you happy, they might spark a memory or tell a story or just feel like "you"; Uno magazine... more
Bring the best of nature indoors
Mother nature has inspired many colours; Mindfood... more
An air of elegance
From quiet luxury and timeless looks to gilded glamour; Style... more
Bedroom bliss
How we decorate bedrooms is highly personal; Style... more
Colour my world
Colours have the ability to conjure up memories; Mindfood... more
My favourite 15 colours
Michael McHugh chooses 15 favourites; Mindfood... more
Fresh Living
Green seems the very embodiment of life; Mindfood... more
You are my sunshine
Capture the lifted mood that longer days allow; Fashion Quarterly... more
Rock the pop
We dare you to deviate from the cookie cutter world and inject a dose of eccentric personality with a pop of colour; Haven... more
Nature's palette
Mother Earth's harmonious shades; Fashion Quarterly... more
Choose life in colour
Resene's latest fandeck - seriously cheerful; Style... more
Spring spruce
When creating your dream interior palette don't forget about the tone of your floors; Remix... more
The spaces in - between
The transitional spaces are the key connectors; from Remix... more
All lined up
Geometric shapes can make a bold statement; from Mindfood... more
Warm hearts
Use colour, light and texture to fill your home with a sense of comfort this winter; from Good magazine...more
Make it magenta
The humble rose palette; from Fashion Quarterly...more
Standing out
Bold colour and murals stand out; from Remix... more
Fantasy islands
No air travel necessary; from Fashion Quarterly... more
See the latest trends in paint colours and colour schemes; wallpaper and co-ordinating paint colours; curtains, cushions and co-ordinating paint colours as well as fashion forecasts from the runways for latest seasonal styles and colours.
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