Weekend projects
Wanting to tackle a project at your place but only have a weekend to spare? Resene and Mark Rayner have joined forces to provide projects suitable for DIYers to tackle over a weekend. We’ll be adding new projects approximately monthly so keep an eye out for new projects to try.
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#23 - Kitchen revamp
Instantly freshen
up a tired looking
kitchen with a
subtle palette of
crisp minty Resene
colours... view

#10 - Mug shelf
Build this mini mug shelf in a few hours
and use two Resene
paint stirrers... view

#6 - Storage box
Build this handy MDF storage box with instant chalkboard label using cool Resene colours... view

#3 - Laundry box
Make this handy laundry box from a cardboard ‘Disbin’ and clean green Resene colours... view
Other Projects
Little Treasures trash to treasures projects

DIY Tee Pee
It’s summer, and that means camping, perhaps on the back lawn... view
Projects from Your Weekend magazine

That's a wrap
Make your own Christmas wrapping creations that will be like gifts in themselves... view

Living wall
A living wall is just the thing for small spaces and apartments... view

Notice me
Stylish noticeboards for kitchen or home office... view

Ply oh my
How to make wall art with some affordable on-trend materials... view
Projects from Abode magazine
Colour Masterclass series from Abode magazine

Shade of autumn
Autumn is filled with an abundance of delicious and natural toned colours. Earthy and rich, comforting & captivating… more

Colourful slumber
Your master bedroom deserves some serious thought and consideration. You want this to be your dream room… more

Soaking up colour
Bathrooms can be beautiful and stylish statement spaces. No longer just practical rooms for bathing or cleaning... more

Winning combinations
Curtains have the ability to transform a room from the mundane and turn it into something truly amazing... more

Outer layer
Create a great first impression with expert advice on your exterior colour scheme. As your roof is the most expensive... more

Wallpaper & paint
When it comes to selecting wallpaper and paint colours for your home, the choices can feel overwhelming… more

Practical products
We look at why selecting the right product for the right use is so
important. When it comes to building or renovating... more

Where to start
For colour consultant Jenny Heperi, of Carpet Court, creating the
perfect colour palette all begins with the flooring... more
Projects from Homestyle magazine

Lay low
Soothing blues and browns make for a sleep space you’ll be happy to hide out in... more

Escape plan
Everyone knows the best baches are simple, Juliette Wanty nostalgic and low-maintenance... more

Looks like fun
Here are two gender-neutral mural ideas that are neat for kids and easy on parents’ eyes too... more

All I see is you
Frame the view inside or out to create
a dynamic work of ever-changing art.... more

Soft focus
Colourwashed walls in a calming dusty nude blur the line between contemporary and good old-fashioned... more
Winter's tale
Some say it’s the actual worst, but we like to think of the rainy season as a good reason for some guilt-free... more

Hanging out
This handy industrial moodboard makes for an easy Saturday afternoon project... more

Hold me closer
If it all gets a bit much, retreat to a space where moody blue and smoky grey create acalming cocoon... more

We go together
We all have one of those friends, the type who knows just how to combine paint colours... more

Wonder walls
A couple of easy ways to create sleep spaces for children that are all about fun, fun... more

Team players
How to create a green and off-white herringbone effect floor... more

Make it shine
Create your own abstract graphic headboard with a simple stencil and metallic paint... view

Child's play
Creating a space for active play is easy with magnetic, chalk and write-on varieties of paint... view
Duck decoy painting project from NZ Hunter magazine
Room decorating and art ideas from Littlies magazine

Stack, store & play
Anyone for a game of noughts and crosses? These cute and colourful storage cubes offer plenty of playtime too... view

Under the sea
Breathe new life into an old set of drawers with colour and creatures from the ocean... view

Summer days
Celebrate summer with these outdoor projects for littlies that are sure to brighten your backyard
view

Into the woods
Transform your child's bedroom into something they are sure to love for years to come... view
Projects from Nadia magazine

Brilliant boards
Transform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few pots of paint... more

Sunrise shelf
Display your prettiest items on these ombre-effect shelves and enjoy a beautiful sunrise... more

Chalk it up
Combine a chalk calendar with a nifty magnetic board to keep the whole family on track and on time... more
A types
Whether you choose your own initial, create a family monogram or come up with something... more

Organised chaos
Creative play is essential for kids, but keeping their bits and bobs in order is essential for you... more

Get your greens
We’ve given this wooden planter box a new lease of life with a stylish Resene paint finish and a bounty of fresh... view

Creative vision
Here we’ve turned a plain
wooden stool into an eye-catching outdoor essential with nothing but a lick... view

A bird in the hand
This DIY bird feeder is a cinch to construct and looks lovely with a lick of Resene paint and wood stain... view

Potted colour
Transform a plain concrete planter into an eye-catching work of modern art and bring nature... view
Projects from Family Times

The gift of love
There’s nothing more personal than creating a unique gift with your own two hands... more

Shimmer me timbers
Transform a pallet with Resene FX Metallic paints, for a Christmas tree that is rustic and radiant... more
Projects from Australian Women's Weekly

Home office
Get organised this year with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner... more

DIY cacti
How to create some super-cute and affordable cactus-themed crafts... more

Skater clock
Whichever clock you choose to make, start by giving the skate deck a light sand and dust... more

Garden stones
River-stone markers the perfect way to identify your freshly planted seeds... more

Nest eggs
Create a display of gorgeous handpainted eggs for your home this Easter... more

Deck your halls
Hang your stockings with pride this year by making these simple yet beautiful hangers... more
Projects from Woman's Day magazine

Summer craft
A summery lift with fun fruity homewares and paint inspiration... more

This Christmas
This Christmas, add some cheer to your home with these crafty ideas... more