Weekend projects
Wanting to tackle a project at your place but only have a weekend to spare? Resene has joined forces with local designers and magazines to provide a large variety of projects and crafts — everything from outdoor projects, furniture refinishing, interior decorating to art or custom painted items. New projects are being added in every month showcasing the latest colours, trends and decorating ideas.
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Designer DIY and DIY hacks - project ideas and inspiration from local designers
Wooden trolley
Take an old wooden trolley and give it a new look with metallic paint... more
Nadia magazine - DIY projects
Open sesameBring a humble wooden cabinet to life with this zingy, inside-out surprise... more
Brilliant boards
Transform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few pots of paint... more
Sunrise shelfDisplay 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
Nadia's Journal - articles, ideas, projects
Meet marvellous Marvin
Say hello to Marvin, my little buddy and the very first chick I hatched. 8 things every chicken coop needs... view
Top of the pots
'Tis the season for gardening and for gifting; here's a colourful way to combine both... view
Thrive magazine - sustainable project ideas
Your Home and Garden - latest projects and DIY tips
Paint the town
Walls looking a bit bare? Take a leaf out of Nikki Kettle’s book and paint a show-stopping mural... more
Woman magazine - Craft ideas with Resene
Light the way
Give your decor a twist with some two-toned clay candle holders... more
Tray chic
Repurpose an old picture frame and serve up a message of love this Mother’s Day... more
Hang it up
Magnetic frames make it easy to change what’s on display... more
Stand out
Keep your houseplants on trend with colourful pots and timber frames... more
Wallflowers
Take on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature... more
Tui cute
Adorn your home with your very own piece of Kiwiana artwork... more
Woman's Day magazine - Painting three ways projects
Welcome home
Make your house a home this winter with these welcoming ideas... more
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
Australian Women's Weekly - Craft with Resene projects
Mind gamesThis matching pairs memory game is great for brain-training... more
Picture thisThese versatile holders can be used to display favourite photos... more
Take a standMake a pastel-hued cake stand for a display of Easter treats... more
Birdsong
Be entertained by birds enticed to your garden bird feeder... more
Golden glowMarsha Smith shows you how to craft illuminating centrepieces... more
Pretty tidy
Jazz up the bedroom with a wall hanging and trinket trays... more
Picture this
Make a modern display of your favourite pics with this cute photo wall hanging... more
Board notesYou’ll never forget those important shopping items or appointments with these write-on boards... more
Air plant plaquesDecorate small sunny nooks or bare walls with cute decorative hanging plant plaques... more
Candle creationsWho would have thought pine chair feet could make such an amazing addition to your home décor... more
Trinket boxWho can resist a treasure chest? Make this little gem for storing your own jewellery, or as a gift... more
Artistic shopping bag
Less is best – plastic that is. So what better way to help the environment than to create your own shopping bag?... more
Coastal cool
Transform a simple mirror into a modern piece of art with a wonderful coastal vibe... more
Home officeGet 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
Homestyle magazine - Paint projects, trends, fashion colours
Nook here
Turn your attention to a built-in detail that’s technically tucked away... more
Timber!
Combine different woods and stains for a cohesive look... more
Inside out
Reinvent your courtyard as a sheltered exterior room... more
As scene
Lights, camera and interior action in spaces that recall cinematic magic... more
Dining sweet
A nostalgic, restaurant inspired setting for good nights in... more
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
Welcome home
First impressions count, and the entry to your home is no exception... view
Bathrooms
How to plan and budget for your bathroom makeover... view
Haven magazine - DIY Projects
Shelf esteem
Make a floating bedside ledge that tones into your colour scheme... more
Weekend DIY with Mark Rayner
#66 Bird bath Brighten up a corner of the garden with this easy-to-build bird bath... more
#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
Your Weekend magazine - DIY projects
That's a wrapMake your own Christmas wrapping creations that will be like gifts in themselves... view
Living wallA living wall is just the thing for small spaces and apartments... view
Ply oh my
How to make wall art with some affordable on-trend materials... view
Family Times magazine - DIY projects
Wallpaper art
What do you do with your extra Resene Wallpaper? Create artwork... more
Think bright
Add some bright, playful colours to your life, like this piece... more
The gift of loveThere’s nothing more personal than creating a unique gift with your own two hands... more
Shimmer me timbersTransform a pallet with Resene FX Metallic paints, for a Christmas tree that is rustic and radiant... more
Renovate magazine - Decorating inspiration / step by step DIY projects
Kids' rooms
Brighten up your children's world with a fresh and inspiring colour... more
Hang ten
Windows and window treatments can make or break your rental... more
Bold and beautiful
Happy hues, tempting textures and precious patterns - this season's wallpaper trends... more
Planter boxes
With spring around the corner many are keen to plant herbs and flowers... more
Abode magazine - DIY projects
Wintery looks
Colour guru Alex Fulton shows two wintery looks in sand and green... more
Abode magazine - Colour Masterclass series
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
Other projects
