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Habitat bright ideas with Fleur Thorpe

Need to add colour, pattern or a little creativity to your place?

Check out these easy step by step DIY project ideas and crafts created in collaboration with Fleur Thorpe. We hope you enjoy making and painting these bright ideas and bringing colour to your home inside and out.  › View additional Habitat bright ideas DIY projects here.

How to make a dog bed

Dog bed
Give your furry friend a comfy dog bed with a colour scheme that...

How to create dog art

Dog art
Create an artwork featuring your favourite doggy friend...

Christmas rainbow mantelpiece

Christmas rainbow mantelpiece
Brighten up your Christmas with a rainbow masterpiece for your home...

Jigsaw Christmas wreath

Jigsaw Christmas wreath
Upcycle an old jigsaw puzzle into a colourful Christmas wreath...

DIY dog bowl

DIY dog bowl
Keep your dog’s food bowls tidy with this handy DIY dog bowl...

Hand-painted gift wrap

Hand-painted gift wrap
Make your Christmas wrap as personalised as the gift...

DIY Christmas lanterns

DIY Christmas lanterns
Create these quick and easy Christmas lantern to brighten your festive...

Colourful stocking decorations

Colourful stocking decorations
Add a little Christmas cheer to your mantelpiece...

Cat litter house

Cat litter house
Keep your cat’s litter tray accessible but looking tidy with this cat litter...

How to paint strawberry pots

Paint strawberry pots
Paint your terracotta pots in a strawberry look...

How to make rock art

Rock art
Create your own rock party with a collection of foraged rocks...

DIY hopscotch

DIY hopscotch
Make your own colourful hopscotch and keep the kids happily hopping...

Cheerful flower planter

Cheerful flower planter
If you’ve got an old chair lying around, why not turn it into a planter...

DIY cornhole game

DIY cornhole game
A cornhole game is something the whole family can enjoy...

Chinese New Year Lantern Stand

Chinese New Year Lantern Stand
Learn how to make a Chinese New Year Lantern Stand...

Cactus pot
Cactus pot
Paint your cactus pots in Resene colours to suit your favourite cacti...

Bird feeder

Bird feeder
Encourage birds into your garden with this colourful bird feeder...

Wire allium flowers

Wire allium flowers
Create lightweight and colourful wire flowers to add extra colour...

Urli bowl for Diwali

Urli bowl for Diwali
Urli bowls are decorative bowls used to float flowers...

Marble pedestal

Marble pedestal
Make a handy pedestal and give it a marble finish...

DIY jack-o'-lantern door mat

DIY jack-o'-lantern door mat
Create a Halloween inspired door mat to welcome trick or treaters...

Garden ghosts for Halloween

Garden ghosts for Halloween
Add a little Halloween theming to your garden with these garden ghosts...

Diya lamps

Diya lamps
Create your own colourful diya lamps to add colour and light to your home...

Crackle pedestal

Crackle pedestal
Create a crackle pedestal to display your plants...

Chinese New Year envelopes

Chinese New Year envelopes
Try creating your own red envelopes, like these ones celebrating...

Zig zag hall table

Zig zag hall table
Brighten up your hallway with a colourful zig zag table...

Wood dowel wall hanging

Wood dowel wall hanging
Recreate a scene from your favourite holiday location by painting it onto...

DIY privacy screen and room divider

DIY privacy screen and room divider
Turn one room into two spaces...

Paint and stain headboard

Paint and stain headboard
Combine your favourite Resene paint and wood stain colours...

DIY veggie garden labels

DIY veggie garden labels
Create a personal gift for a garden loving dad...

Father’s Day tool box

Father’s Day tool box
Create a toolbox for Dad and fill it with his favourite treats this Father’s Day...

Noughts and crosses game

Noughts and crosses game
Turn old egg cartons into a fun game of noughts and crosses...

Suitcase coffee table

Suitcase coffee table
Turn a well loved but battered suitcase into a coffee table...

Coffee table design inspired by wallpaper

Coffee table
Get inspired for your next creative project with wallpaper...

DIY stencilled bench seat

DIY stencilled bench seat
Make a feature of an existing garden seat or add some personality...

Terracotta table

Terracotta table
Turn new or old terracotta pots into a handy table...

Ply wood wall birds

Ply wood wall birds
Make a feature of a boring wall with this fun flock of birds...

Refresh an old cabinet

Refresh an old cabinet
Don’t throw away an old tired cabinet. Refresh it with a new paint finish...

Patterned DIY headboard

Patterned DIY headboard
Create your own headboard with a favourite Resene wallpaper...

Colourful DIY desk organiser

Colourful DIY desk organiser
Clear a space for your children to work or for you to get home admin done...

China stack sculpture

China stack sculpture
Do you have any pieces of china or pots you don’t use?...

DIY arched shelves

DIY arched shelves
Create an extra spot in your home for resting a pot plant, a candle...

DIY striped cabinet

DIY striped cabinet
Turn a boring old piece of furniture into a colourful feature...

DIY painted vases

DIY painted vases
Brighten up your shelving with rainbow painted vases and jugs...

DIY origami pendant light

DIY origami pendant light
Try your hand at origami and create a pendant light...

Lego-inspired DIY clock

Lego-inspired DIY clock
Make waking up time more enjoyable for your child with this alarm clock...

DIY hutch dresser

DIY hutch dresser
Rejuvenate or refresh an old piece of furniture with Resene Wallpaper...

Geometric wooden wall art

Geometric wooden wall art
Brighten up your walls by making your own art in your favourite hues...

DIY bike signs

DIY bike signs
Set up an obstacle course complete with mini road signs...

DIY animal plant pots

DIY animal plant pots
Encourage your children to get into gardening with these cute pots...

Wooden spoon puppets

Wooden spoon puppets
Paint characters or even paint family and friends...

Terracotta chandelier

Terracotta chandelier
This DIY terracotta chandelier is a quirky way to display plants from a height...

DIY terracotta candlesticks

DIY terracotta candlesticks
Add a little light and colour to your dining table, indoor or outdoor...

Sandtex plant pots

Sandtex plant pots
Learn how to make Sandtex plant pots with these step-by-step instructions...

Sandtex footed bowls

Sandtex footed bowls
Turn old mismatched bowls into new footed bowls...

Round side table

Round side table
Learn how to make and paint your own side table...

Mother’s Day hand bouquet

Mother’s Day hand bouquet
Make Mother’s Day extra special by making this handprint bouquet...

Mother’s Day goody crate

Mother’s Day goody crate
Make and paint your own crate and fill it with your mum’s favourite treats...

“EAT ME” Shelf

“EAT ME” Shelf
Learn how to make an “EAT ME” Shelf with these step-by-step instructions...

Terracotta wind chime

Terracotta wind chime
Add a little colour to your porch or garden with this wind chime...

St Patricks Day cards

St Patricks Day cards
Get creative making your own cards to celebrate St Patricks Day...

Irish Garland

Irish Garland
Celebrate St Patricks Day with this good luck horseshoe garland...

DIY rain cloud for kids

DIY rain cloud for kids
Add a little colour to a child’s room with this easy to make rain cloud art...

Paint pour light

Paint pour light
Jazz up an old lampshade with this easy paint pouring technique...

DIY paint splat drawers

DIY paint splat drawers
Give a set of drawers a new look with this fun-to-create paint splat finish...

Easter hanging egg treat holders

Easter hanging egg treat holders
A centrepiece that makes Easter eggs the star...

Faux Stone Light

Faux Stone Light
Learn how to make a Faux Stone Light with these instructions...

Easter garland

Easter garland
Brighten up your Easter get together with this creative Easter garland...

Easter bunny bags

Easter bunny bags
Learn how to make your own Easter bunny bags...

Bunny door for Easter

Bunny door for Easter
Add a little bunny magic to your home by painting your own bunny door...

DIY Anaglypta drum light

DIY Anaglypta drum light
A simple and chic DIY drum light that glows with sophistication and style...

Garden bunnies for Easter

Garden bunnies for Easter
Learn how to make your own garden bunnies for Easter...

Paint your own Irish Stones

Paint your own Irish Stones
Leave a trail of clover stones for your young lucky gold hunters to follow...

Vintage drinks cabinet

Vintage drinks cabinet
Surprise and delight guests with the cheerful wallpaper inside...

Striped coffee table

Striped coffee table
Reinvent an old table or add more personality to a new one...

Simple painted pavers

Simple painted pavers
Enhance and rejuvenate old pavers with paint for a fresh new finish...

Valentines kids mailbox

Valentine's Day mailbox
Recycle a tissue box and turn it into your own kid friendly mailbox...

Valentines picnic basket

Picnic basket
Paint a bright picnic basket for a special occasion...

Valentines heart wrapping paper

Valentine's Day wrapping paper
How to make your own heart inspired wrapping paper...

Valentines day wreath

Valentine's Day wreath
Upcycle an old jigsaw puzzle with your favourite pink testpots...

Candle box centrepiece

Candle box centrepiece
Decorate your celebration table with a cluster of candles...

Wooden bead Christmas garland

Wooden bead garland
Make a colourful wooden bead garland for your home...

How to make an outdoor Christmas tree

Outdoor Christmas tree
Create your own Christmas tree out of plywood or scrap timber...

How to make a Christmas tree shelf

Christmas tree shelf
Create your own festive Christmas tree shelf...

How to make a Christmas tree forest
Christmas tree forest
Brighten up a spare space with a forest of Christmas trees...

3d art DIY

3D art
Use plywood to make a 3D styled artwork in your favourite colours...

How to make painted garden fish

Painted garden fish
Create a colourful school of fish for your garden...

Christmas village

Christmas village
Create a cute and colourful Christmas village to bring festive cheer...

Wallpaper sconces DIY

Wallpapered wall sconce
Build decorative wall sconces with leftover wood and wallpaper...

Toilet roll bees

Toilet roll bees
Before you recycle those old toilet rolls, why not create buzzy bees with them...

Hoop pendant lights

Hoop pendant lights
Use wooden embroidery hoops to create colourful hoop shaped lights...

Honeycomb shelves

Honeycomb shelves
Honeycomb shelves are a handy way to display favourite treasures...

Geometric painted drawers

Geometric painted drawers
Upcycle an old set of drawers with a geometric pattern...

Egg bees

Egg bees
Bring the magic of bees into your home with this cheerfully coloured project...

Cube plant stand

Cube plant stand
Make your favourite planted pot a feature with this cute cube plant stand...

Bee hotel garden sculpture

Bee hotel garden sculpture
Design a hexagonal bee hotel sculpture for your garden...

Bee or bug hotel

Bee or bug hotel
Build a hexagonal hotel for bugs or bees to hang in your garden...

Wallpaper floral wall medallions

Wallpaper floral wall medallions
Dress up a full and boring wall space with these wallpaper medallions...

Woven wallpaper headboard

Woven wallpaper headboard
Create a one-of-a-kind headboard for your room...

Wallpaper bunting

Wallpaper bunting
Get ready for your next party with bunting made to suit...

Decorative wallpaper birdhouse

Decorative wallpaper birdhouse
Decorate your walls with mini birdhouses finished in Resene wallpapers...

Lego drawers

Lego drawers
Turn an old set of drawers into a Lego lover’s dream storage space...

Home sweet home books

Home sweet home books
Upcycle unused books and create an interesting object...

Driftwood charging station

Driftwood charging station
Create a colourful charging station for your cellphone...

Dowel side table

Dowel side table
Create your own side table to perfectly fit any space in your home...

Concrete block bench seat

Concrete block bench seat
Make a colourful bench seat out of concrete blocks...

Turtle garden art

Turtle garden art
Add a colourful character to your home or garden with this friendly turtle...

Expanding foam mirror

Expanding foam mirror
Use expanding foam to create an unique frame for your favourite mirror...

Bird canvas

Bird canvas
Combine foraged nature finds with Resene colour to create a bird canvas...

Paper plate fish
Create a school of colourful fish out of paper plates and paint...

Paper plate dinos

Paper plate dinos
Turn humble paper plates into a land of dinosaurs with a little paint...

Kiwiana wall hanging

Kiwiana wall hanging
Get inspired by mid-century woodblock prints and make a wall hanging...

Mother's Day footprint pot

Mother's Day footprint pot
Capture a little one’s feet with this colourful pot for mum...

Geometric coffee table

Geometric coffee table
Give your coffee table a whole new look with a colourful geometric design...

Paint your own garden poles

Paint your own garden poles
Add a little vertical colour to your garden with these painted garden poles...

Mothers day wall tiles

Mother's Day wall tiles
Get creative with your craft supplies and make family inspired wall tiles...

Mother's Day candle jar

Mother's Day candle jar
Create a colourful candle jar for mum this Mother’s Day...

Outdoor bench seat

Outdoor bench seat
Learn how to make a bright and colourful outdoor bench seat...

Wood stained sideboard

Wood stained sideboard
Turn a plain sideboard into a wooden feature with a palette of wood stains...

Welcome Easter bunny

Welcome Easter bunny
Make an Easter bunny to welcome your guests at the front door...

Easter bunny statue

Easter bunny post
Make an Easter bunny statue to decorate your dining room table...

Stencil "Shine bright little one" on cork tiles

Scrabble art
Get creative and stencil "Shine bright little one" on cork tiles...

Glow in the dark pavers

Glow in the dark pavers
Make it easier to see where to walk as dusk is falling with these pavers...

Easter egg rainbow wreath

Easter wreath
Make a colourful Easter wreath for your front door...

Pasta fireflies

Pasta fireflies
Make cute pasta fireflies in your favourite testpot colours...

Glow in the dark shoes

Glow in the dark shoes
Paint your favourite sneakers with a glow in the dark surprise pattern...

Glow in the dark jar lantern

Jar lantern
Make a glow in the dark lantern jar with your kids for nightime fun...

Make a constellation canvas

Constellation canvas
Use a string of seed lights to create a starry landscape...

Paint galaxy shoes

Painted galaxy shoes
Design a galaxy star pattern to paint on your canvas shoes...

Build matariki peg stars

Matariki peg stars
Use your favourite testpots to make Matariki peg stars...

Make  magnetic shell poppies

ANZAC poppies decor
Make magnetic seashell ANZAC poppies to decorate your home...

Make Anzac poppies

ANZAC poppies
Make large ANZAC poppies to decorate your garden this ANZAC day...

Create an decorative ANZAC wreath

ANZAC wreath
Celebrate ANZAC day by making a decorative wreath...

Toad stools
Brighten up your backyard with colourful toad stools...

Make a rusty tub planter

Rusty tub planter
Create a rust effect on a metal tub and turn it into a planter for your garden...

Outdoor stools from trees

Outdoor stools from trees
Short cut tree logs can be turned into handy stools for your backyard...

Animal face stool

Animal face stool
Give an old stool a whole new character of its own with a fun painted face...

Random wood art

Random wood art
Learn how to make colourful and random wood art with the help of Resene...

Paint pour coffee table

Paint pour coffee table
Make a basic coffee table a feature in your room with this fun paint pour...

Build a Christmas tree

Christmas tree
Build a Christmas tree in one of three styles - greens, colourful or reclaimed...

Make a driftwood ladder for your bathroom

Driftwood ladder
Make a beach inspired towel ladder from reclaimed driftwood...

Make a wooden makeup holder

Makeup holder
Get creative with wooden blocks and make a makeup holder...

Make mountain style coathooks

Mountain coat hooks
Make coat hooks in a mountain shaped design for your hall or room...

Make a colourfull wooden pencil holder

Pencil holder
Make a colourful pencil holder with wood blocks painted in creative patterns...

Paint a colourfull wall mural

Paint by numbers mural
Design your own wall mural to paint in your favourite testpot colours...

Make a wooden dowel wall hanging

Wood dowel wall hanging
Use wooden dowels to create a decorative wall hanging...

Paint a colourfull disc mobile

Handcrafted mobile
Paint wooden rounds in your favourite testpot colours...

Kids silhouettes artwork

Peacock wall hanging
Paint this wall hanging using hand prints to make creative feathers...

How to make budgie art

Budgie art canvas
Paint this canvas in Resene Cleopatra and Resene Salsa...

Scandi stencil wallhanging

Fabric with Scandi print
Make a scandi animal inspired wallhanger in your favourite colour...

Upcycle a stool

Painted/stencilled stool
Give an old stool a new lease of life with a stencil...

Kids silhouettes artwork

Kids’ silhouettes
Make artwork from your families photos and paint in their favourite colours...

Garden art

Paint your own garden art
Create an element of height in your garden with these zig-zag posts...

Stencil a pattern on an ensuite wall

Stencilled ensuite
Add interest to a small ensuite through pattern rather than photos...

Stencil a pattern on a deck wall

Stencilled deck
This new outdoor seating area and deck needed a little subtle pattern...

Paint and stencil bedside drawers

Stencilled bedside tables
Upcycle a set of drawers with a new coat of paint and a stencil...

Wallpaper stairs

Wallpapered stairs
Use wallpaper as an accent detail on your stairs...

Geometric pattern for a set of drawers

Geometric drawers
Upcycling? Choose a colour palette with the Resene colour generator...

Swirl paint in terrariums

Painted terrariums
Swirl paint in your own selection of colours to house on trend succulents...

Wallpaper zoo inspired artwork

Wallpaper animals
Create a zoo inspired wallpaper mural using leftover wallpaper...

Paint a retro mural on a sideboard

Landscape sideboard
Use the New Zealand landscape to create a statement piece...

Stain a coffee table

Stained coffee table
Sand and mask geometric lines to give and old coffee table classic looks...

Key and dogleash hooks

Key & dog leash hooks
Use wood panels to make hooks for your keys and dog leash...

Paint a retro pattern on a writing desk

Rejuvenate a writing desk
Paint a geometric pattern in your favourite retro colours...

Print birds and bugs on bags

Stamped cloth bags
Decorate your own cloth bags with these trendy prints...

Paint a cross stitch patterned drawers

Cross stitch drawers
Paint a pretty cross stitch embroidery pattern on a set of drawers...

Make wallpaper plant pot covers

Plant pot covers
Pretty up some plant pots with your favourite wallpaper designs...

Make wallpaper gift bags

Wallpaper gift bags
Package your prezzies in some serious style with this quick craft...

Paint pinecones three ways and create flowers

3 DIY pinecone projects
Make pinecone succulents, flowers and a wreath...

DIY pot planter board

DIY pot planter board
Make this handy planter board to display planted terracotta pots...

Paint a retro sideboard in a geometric pattern

Geo revival sideboard
Revive an old sideboard with a striking, contemporary design...

Make a stylish painted concrete block planter

Concrete block planter
Make this eye-catching tiered planter with some concrete blocks...

Make a christmas sign

Christmas ‘Joy’ sign
Make your own rustic Joy sign using a stencil and sponge...

Poured artwork

Poured paint art
Make your own masterpiece to reflect your home's colour palette...

Welcome sign project

Welcome sign
Make a statement welcome sign for your front door...

Make a star sign

Create your own Star Sign
Make an illuminated sign for your children’s room...

DIY postal tubes projects

DIY postal tubes projects
Make mini tube shelves or your own mini photo tube gallery...

Art Deco wall stencil

Art Deco wall stencil
To make your own, choose a stencil pattern and print it out on to card...

Wood slat picture

Wood slat picture
Paint your own colour gradient artwork in your favourite colours...

Christmas bunting project

Christmas bunting
How you can make your own Christmas bunting...

Triangle Christmas tree

Triangle Christmas tree
How to make your own triangle Christmas tree...

Christmas terrarium project

Christmas terrarium
How to make your own Christmas Terrarium with snow and ornaments...

Peeping eye artwork

Peeping eyes op shop art
Make a custom artwork with accents of your favourite colours...

Union jack pallet artwork

Union Jack pallet art
Show your allegiance with a Union Jack, painted on a pallet...

Paint a teddy bear

Teddy bear painting
Preserving the memory of a child’s special, well-loved bear...

DIY quote art

DIY quote art
Find a piece that inspires you & give it new life by painting a quote over it...

 

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