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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#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
Other Projects
Little Treasures magazine - trash to treasures projects
DIY Tee Pee
It’s summer, and that means camping, perhaps on the back lawn... view
Your Weekend magazine - DIY projects
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
Abode magazine - DIY projects
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
Homestyle magazine - Paint projects, trends, fashion colours
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
NZ Hunter magazine - Duck decoy painting project
Littlies magazine - Room decorating and art ideas
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
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
Family Times magazine - DIY projects
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
Australian Women's Weekly - Craft with Resene projects
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
Woman's Day magazine - Painting three ways projects
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
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
