Inside this issue, you’ll find inspiration to refresh your spaces with clever design, colour confidence and a touch of playfulness.
From calming palettes and inspired exteriors to plenty of dining room inspo and smart bedroom storage, there’s plenty to spark ideas for all your decorating projects.
We explore the latest standout shades that lift the mood and energise your home. There’s also fun projects for the kids (and the young at heart), plus easy ways to add a dash of charm to your next gathering.
Resene colour and paint experts share their tried-and-true tips throughout, so you can approach your decorating with fresh ideas and a little extra know-how.
Happy decorating!
The Resene team
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New products and ideas for your home. Have a look at this amazing new line-up and get inspired... more
Your home's exterior is the first impression you make, so let it be a showstopper!... more
There’s no better place to show off creative flair than in the garden... more
Get creative with Resene testpots using these fun project ideas... more
DIYer Simon Frew creates a sleek black hose cover... more
The way your dining space feels is just as important as what’s on the menu... more
Got a sweet tooth? You’ll love Kelly Vize’s world of fake food art... more
A treasured cabinet gets a refurbish. “I wanted to rescue it and give it new life in the form of a bedside coffee unit”... more
Give your interiors a coat of personality... more
Add function to your home with these clever, good-looking projects that we’ve elevated with timeless Resene finishes... more
Anaglypta wallaper gives us all the feels with texture that adds depth and charm... more
Clever bedroom storage ideas to deal with the clutter and provide calm... more
Get your game on with these four projects finished in pops of Resene paint colour... more
Jayne Kiely on the Resene colours that have her heart. Real estate agent and Location Location Location NZ presenter Jayne Kiely knows a thing or two about creating homes with lasting appeal. We asked Jayne to share her favourite Resene paint colours and to give us insight to how colour affects a home's appeal.... more
This light-filled outdoor courtyard gives a warm and inviting welcome. Walls painted in Resene Albescent White, floor in Resene Sorrell Brown, bench seat in Resene Quarter Sorrell Brown, chair and coffee table in Resene Albescent White, pots in Resene Albescent White and Resene Grain Brown. Cushions from Bed, Bath & Beyond.
project Melle van Sambeek
image Bryce Carleton
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