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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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Make a bird bath
#67 Mini cold frame
Grow seeds or cuttings during the cooler months with this easy-to-make cold frame... more
Make a bird bath
#66 Bird bath
Brighten up a corner of the garden with this easy-to-build bird bath... more
Make a plant box
#65 Pot plant holder
Create this colourful indoor pot plant holder with a little bit of help from Resene... more
Make a planter box
#64 Corrugated iron fence
It’s easy to brighten up a tired corrugated iron fence using a fresh Resene gloss finish... more
Make a planter box
#63 Berry planter box
Inject a splash of bright red into the garden with this colourful planter box... more
Make greenhouse shelves
#62 Greenhouse shelves
Create some extra storage in your greenhouse or shed... more
Paint a terracotta pot
#61 Sunflower pot
Transform a plain terracotta pot into a colourful garden feature... more
Mini garlic bed
#60 metallic blue mirror
It’s easy to give a plain framed mirror the metallic ‘wow’ factor... more
Mini garlic bed
#59 Mini garlic bed
Build this mini garlic bed from landscaping timber – perfect... more
Make a recycled fence
#58 Recycled fence
It’s easy to recycle an old wooden bed head into a smart painted fence... more
Paint a stencil house number
#57 Stencilled house number
It’s quick and easy to create this eye-catching house number... more
Re-paint an old window.
#56 Paint a wooden window
When timber surfaces are less than perfect, Resene Timber Surface Prep... more
Paint a fence
#55 Painted patio
It’s easy to revamp an old painted patio... more
Paint a fence
#54 Painted fence
It’s easy to spruce up an old stained wooden fence... more
Make a concrete block garden bed
#53 Block raised garden bed
Recycle some old concrete blocks into a smart raised bed... more
How to paint garden shelves
#52 Garden shelves
Smarten up some old painted outdoor shelves... more
Paint your new herb pots
#51 Paint herb pots
Create these stylish herb pots using a selection of fresh Resene greens... view
Repaint your front gate
#50 Front gate
It’s easy to spruce up an old wooden front gate... view
Paint kitchen cabinets
#49 Paint a planter box
Give a new lease of life to an old wooden planter box... view
Paint kitchen cabinets
#48 Shed wall
Transform a drab shed wall into a fresh feature... view
Paint kitchen cabinets
#47 Kitchen unit
Give old kitchen units a new lease of life... view
How to freshen up an old ceiling
#46 -Tongue and groove ceiling
Freshen up an old tongue and groove ceiling... view
How to brighten up a plain wooden gate
#45 - Garden gate
Brighten up a plain wooden gate... view
How to repaint a shed roof
#44 - Paint a shed roof
Repaint your shed roof using Resene Summit roof paint... view
Turn a plastic watering jug into a planter for potted colour
#43 - Plastic planter
Turn a plastic watering jug into a planter...view
Extend your kitchen windowsill for extra shelf space
#42 - Kitchen windowsill - shelf
Extend the width of your existing windowsill... view
Revamp your tired bathroom
#41 - Bathroom revamp
Create a fresh bathroom space... view
Concrete block herb planter
#40 - Block planter - herbs
A concrete block herb planter... view
Create a new shelf from an old drawer
#39 - Drawer shelf
Create a shelf from an old drawer... view
How to replace a rotten wooden shed window
#38 - Shed window
How to replace a rotten wooden shed window... view
painted plant pot stand
#37 - Plant pot stand
Make a painted plant pot stand using some offcuts of treated timbers... view
Give painted wooden garden boxes a real fresh look
#36 - Raised beds
Refresh painted wooden garden boxes... view

#35 - Terracotta paving
Paint a path to make a terracotta non skid walkway... view

#34 - Strawberry pot
Paint a terracotta strawberry pot... view
Make a wine glass holder from a rake head
#33 - Wine glass holder
Make a wine glass holder from a rake head... view
Build a storage crate
#32 - Storage crate
Make a storage crate... view
Make a house number
#31 - House number
Create this cool classic house number... view
Blackboard clock
#30 - Blackboard clock
Turn a simple wall clock into a bright and funky feature... view
Plant stand from old chair
#29 - Plant stand
Make this stylish outdoor plant stand from a chair... view
Painted fireplace
#28 - Painted fireplace
Transform an old fireplace into a stunning design feature... view
Painting new window frames
#27 - New window frame
Transform the bare wooden sills and surrounds of new white windows... view
Painting wallpaper
#26 - Wallpaper magic
Is easy to cover over old vinyl wallpaper like magic with Resene paints for a fresh new look... view
Painted front door
#25 - Painted front door
Give a tired old front door a fresh new lease of life with Resene colours... view
Lounge feature wall
#24 - Lounge feature wall
Create a sophisticated contemporary look for a lounge feature wall with a two-tone combination... view
Revamp your kitchen with paint
#23 - Kitchen revamp
Instantly freshen up a tired looking kitchen with a subtle palette of crisp minty Resene colours... view
Create a wood grain effect mirror frame
#22 - Wood grain mirror
Transform a MDF framed mirror into a striking feature... view
Golden succulent pot
#21 - Golden succulent pot
Make this shimmering golden garden feature from an old concrete plant pot... view
Crackle effect on lamp base
#20 - Crackle effect lamp
Turn an inexpensive table lamp into an elegant feature for the home with Resene Crackle Effect... view
Rainbow bird table
#19 - Rainbow bird table
A fabulous new top of vibrant colours makes a bird table new again... view
Bathroom cabinet renovation
#18 - Bathroom cabinet
Make a a funky feature from an old bathroom cabinet... view
Two-colour feature wall
#17 - Two-colour feature wall
An eyecatching feature wall is created by by using two vibrant contrasting... view
Framed memo board
#16 - Framed memo board
Turn an old framed picture into a memo board masterpiece... view
Verdigris candle holder
#15 - Verdigris candle holder
Create this fabulous faux verdigris effect using a combination of Resene colours... view
Checkerboard floor
#14 - Checkerboard floor
Transform an old painted particleboard floor into a classic checkerboard design... view
Key hanger
#13 - Key hanger
It’s easy to create this handy key hanger from plywood and cup hooks... view
Whitewash art plinth
#12 - Whitewash art plinth
Turn a rough box into a shabby-chic art plinth using Resene Colorwood Whitewash... view
Silver plant pot
#11 - Silver plant pot
Transform a simple terracotta pot into a metallic masterpiece... view
Mug shelf
#10 - Mug shelf
Build this mini mug shelf in a few hours and use two Resene paint stirrers... view
Cube style games table
#9 - Games table
Keep the kids happy and create this fun cube style games table... view
Mosaic look garden coffee table
#8 - Garden coffee table
Create a fabulous painted mosaic garden coffee table... view
Metallic planter
#7 - Metallic planter
Make this fabulous gold succulent pot using Resene Sandtex and a few Resene testpots.... view
Paint an iron fence
#6 - Storage box
Build this handy MDF storage box with instant chalkboard label using cool Resene colours... view
Paint an iron fence
#5 - Paint an iron fence
Smarten up a corrugated iron fence in a weekend using Resene Lumbersider in a subtle neutral tone... view
Wine bottle rack made from recycled paint cans
#4 - Wine bottle rack
Go green and recycle your old Resene paint tins into this fabulous wine rack... view
Laundry box
#3 - Laundry box
Make this handy laundry box from a cardboard ‘Disbin’ and clean green Resene colours... view
Playground storage unit
#2 - Playground storage unit
Build this easy to build storage unit and brighten up the kids playroom.... view
Make a kitchen memo board
#1 - Kitchen memo board
Create this handy kitchen memo board and spruce up your kitchen with cool Resene colours... view
 

Designer DIY projects - project ideas and inspiration from local designers

Painted coat hanger art
Painted coat hanger art
Paint coat hangers to display your own abstract art... more
Photo booth
Make a photo booth
Perfect for baby showers, hen’s parties, kid’s birthdays and more... view
 

Nadia magazine - DIY projects

Paint a bedroom headboard
Underneath the arches
The graceful curves and soothing tones of this easy-to-make headboard set the scene... more
Paint a cabinet inside for a colourful suprise
Open sesame
Bring a humble wooden cabinet to life with this zingy, inside-out surprise... more
Make a pegboard
The hole shebang
Dream up a gorgeous colour scheme for this pegboard then style away... more
Painted serving boards
Brilliant boards
Transform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few pots of paint... more
Ombre-effect shelves
Sunrise shelf
Display your prettiest items on these ombre-effect shelves and enjoy a beautiful sunrise... more
Magnetic chalk board
Chalk it up
Combine a chalk calendar with a nifty magnetic board to keep the whole family on track and on time... more
Paint a letter
A types
Whether you choose your own initial, create a family monogram or come up with something... more
Box organisers
Organised chaos
Creative play is essential for kids, but keeping their bits and bobs in order is essential for you... more
Stylish planter box
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
Wooden stool
Creative vision
Here we’ve turned a plain wooden stool into an eye-catching outdoor essential with nothing but a lick... view
DIY Bird Feeter
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
Potted colour
Transform a plain concrete planter into an eye-catching work of modern art and bring nature... view
 

Woman's Day magazine - Painting three ways projects

Upcycling for school holidays
School holiday craft
Give your kids’ imaginations a workout with these down-to-earth ideas... more
Upcycling for winter
Upcycling for winter
Repurpose common items at home with these crafty ideas... more
Make easter treats for easter fun.
An easter hunt
Make Easter fun with these crafty ideas from Emily Somerville-Ryan... more
Make summer crafts - jars, canisters and salad servers.
Summer craft
A summery lift with fun fruity homewares and paint inspiration... more
Painting three ways.
This Christmas
This Christmas, add some cheer to your home with these crafty ideas... more
 

Australian Women's Weekly - Craft with Resene projects

Make a photo wall hanging
Picture this
Make a modern display of your favourite pics with this cute photo wall hanging... more
Botanical coasters
Botanical coasters
Impress your guests and protect surfaces with these unique wooden coasters... more
Paint chopping boards to store your shopping lists
Board notes
You’ll never forget those important shopping items or appointments with these write-on boards... more
Air plant wall hangers
Air plant plaques
Decorate small sunny nooks or bare walls with cute decorative hanging plant plaques... more
Make a candle holder
Candle creations
Who would have thought pine chair feet could make such an amazing addition to your home décor... more
Paint a trinket box
Trinket box
Who can resist a treasure chest? Make this little gem for storing your own jewellery, or as a gift... more
Paint a shopping bag
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
Make an beachy mirror
Coastal cool
Transform a simple mirror into a modern piece of art with a wonderful coastal vibe... more
Customise your office space
Home office
Get organised this year with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner... more
Make christmas themed decorations
December delights
Have fun creating your own Christmas decor with Resene’s festive... more
Cactus themed crafts
DIY cacti
How to create some super-cute and affordable cactus-themed crafts... more
Skater clock
Paint a wooden platter
Use Resene’s beautiful paint palette to create a serving tray fit for a queen... more
Skater clock
Skater clock
Whichever clock you choose to make, start by giving the skate deck a light sand and dust... more
Painted garden stones
Garden stones
River-stone markers the perfect way to identify your freshly planted seeds... more
Painted glass bottles
Painted glass bottles
Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own... more
Make a sloth pin board
Pin it - Sleepy sloth
Creating a mood board or pinboard to keep household notes tidy is easy... more
Make a pretty tea box
Tea gift boxes
A beautifully decorated box filled with aromatic tea... more
Handpainted Easter Eggs
Nest eggs
Create a display of gorgeous handpainted eggs for your home this Easter... more
Christmas decorations
Woodland christmas decorations
Personalise your tree this year with adorable homemade woodland characters... more
Christmas DIY - make a Christmas tree
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

Citrus segments
Citrus segments
Swap neutral colours for fruity hues in well-positioned blocks... more
On trend colours
Get up on this
There’s a look for every aesthetic – what’s your jam?... more
Painted entranceway stripe
Make an entrance
Turn an everyday thoroughfare into a home highlight... more
Timeless hues
Live forever
Set a mood you’ll want to stick with using timeless hues... more
Moonlight shadow rainbow colours
Imagine that - Moonlight shadow
Don’t be afraid of the dark — this richly toned rainbow ‘headboard’ invites the soundest of sleeps... more
Using bold colours
Imagine that - Eye spy
Excite an enquiring mind with a playroom mural that features colourful hieroglyphic-like shapes... more
Soothing colours for a bedroom
Lay low
Soothing blues and browns make for a sleep space you’ll be happy to hide out in... more
Using bold colours
Panel discussion
Okay, let’s talk about bold colours – how do you combine them... more
A chic bach
Escape plan
Everyone knows the best baches are simple, Juliette Wanty nostalgic and low-maintenance... more
Gender neutral kids murals
Looks like fun
Here are two gender-neutral mural ideas that are neat for kids and easy on parents’ eyes too... more
Frame the view
All I see is you
Frame the view inside or out to create a dynamic work of ever-changing art.... more
Soft focus - how to colourwash walls
Soft focus
Colourwashed walls in a calming dusty nude blur the line between contemporary and good old-fashioned... more
Winter's Tale
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
Industrial moodboard
Hanging out
This handy industrial moodboard makes for an easy Saturday afternoon project... more
Hold me closer
Hold me closer
If it all gets a bit much, retreat to a space where moody blue and smoky grey create acalming cocoon... more
Combining paint colours
We go together
We all have one of those friends, the type who knows just how to combine paint colours... more
Childrens bedroom colours
Wonder walls
A couple of easy ways to create sleep spaces for children that are all about fun, fun... more
Herringbone painted floor effect
Team players
How to create a green and off-white herringbone effect floor... more
Create a cute abstract mobile
Art mobile
Create a cute abstract mobile... more
Pretty painted handles make handy hangers
Coloured knobs
Pretty painted handles make handy hangers and double as cute... more
Create an indoor activities mat
Activities mat
Create a designated spot to enjoy the great indoors... more
Use bold patterns and colours to create your own leafy outdoor oasis with painted planters
Tropical patterned planters
Use bold patterns and colours to create your own leafy outdoor oasis... more

A Memphis setting
The wild stylings of the 80s Memphis design movement are back... view
How to make a pegboard organiser, a great addition to your entranceway
Make an entrance
This pegboard organiser is a great addition to your entranceway... view

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
Make a wall hanging
Paint and peel
Use this simple technique, paint and peel, and make a wall hanging... view

Courtyard project
How to create coloured and textured effects for your planters... view
Making economic use of space in a caravan refit
Home on wheels
You don’t need a lot of space to feel at home... view
Vibrant colours for outdoor lounging furniture
Lawn lounging
Lazy summer days call for comfort and colour outdoors... view
Working with light and dark
Working with light and dark
How to brighten dark colour schemes for your interior... view
Choose some bright accent colours for your kitchen
Kitchen colours
Kitchen designer Mal Corboy takes us through his latest creation... view
Open plan living
Open the doors
Create the great outdoors in your own backyard... view
Stylish storage for bruhes and brooms
Spring clean
Shut the door no more on laundries, cupboards and sheds... view
How to create your dream kitchen
Cook up a kitchen
We have the recipe for creating your dream kitchen... view
Tips for creating a cosy interior with colour and accesories
Warm up your home
Ease the transition from Summer to Autumn with tips... view
How to make an excellent entrtance to your home
Welcome home
First impressions count, and the entry to your home is no exception... view
Improve the indoor-outdoor flow in your home
Take it outside
Open up your home to the sunshine and enjoy alfresco living... view
Your kitchen planner
Your kitchen planner
Here's our comprehensive guide to the kitchen... view
Renovating bathrooms
Bathrooms
How to plan and budget for your bathroom makeover... view
Open plan living
Open plan living
Modern life is no longer lived in small rooms... view
 

Your Weekend magazine - DIY projects

How to make a sandpit
Child's play - sandpit
Make this stylish sandpit for lots of stay-at-home fun... view

That's a wrap
Make your own Christmas wrapping creations that will be like gifts in themselves... view
Build a useful trestle table
Periodic table
Build a practical and stylish trestle table... view
Make some decorative marquee letters with lighting
Sign of the times
Make a bold statement in your home with marquee letters... view
Interesting craft projects using wallpaper
Ways with wallpaper
A roll of wallpaper can provide a cohesive decorative theme... view
An indoor living wall for an apartment
Living wall
A living wall is just the thing for small spaces and apartments... view
Update some old wooden stools with the Scandi look
My kitchen stools
Give your kitchen a touch of Nordic cool... view
A stylish magnetic and chalk noticeboard for kitchen or home office
Notice me
Stylish noticeboards for kitchen or home office... view

Suit your shelf
How to make rustic wooden pallet-style bookshelves... view

Tray chic
How to make a perfect breakfast in bed tray... view

Ply oh my
How to make wall art with some affordable on-trend materials... view
Children's furniture is easily revived and refreshed using Resene paints
Colour me new
Children's furniture is easily revived and refreshed... view

Deck the walls
Create some bold new contemporary Christmas decorations... view
Outdoor table renovation
Table talk
How to spruce up tired outdoor furniture... view

All hands on deck
Prepare your prime outdoor area ready for summer... view
Repainted dining chairs
Sitting pretty
Give a welcome update to your much-loved dining chairs... view
Wooden herb planter
Planting an idea
Brighten up your garden with a new herb planter... view
Wooden herb planter
Hot colours - colour blocking
Jazz up your home with blocks of solid colour... view
 

Family Times magazine - DIY projects

Painted heart art
Made with love
Little hands love creating things for their family and friends... more
Painted rock ideas
Rock out in your garden
Add some colourful characters to your garden, like this ladybug... more
Sparkly planters
Sparkly planters
Bring some bling and greenery to any occasion... more
Artwork you can see in the dark
Artwork you can see in the dark
Create some artwork that can still be enjoyed well after the lights are out... more
Create a unique gift
The gift of love
There’s nothing more personal than creating a unique gift with your own two hands... more
Christmas DIY - make a Christmas tree
Shimmer me timbers
Transform 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

Beautiful bedrooms
Beautiful bedrooms
Get inspired with these gorgeous bedroom looks... more
Makeover your place with paint
Makeover your place
A new coat of paint can be an instant fix... more
Kids' rooms
Kids' rooms
Brighten up your children's world with a fresh and inspiring colour... more
Hang ten
Hang ten
Windows and window treatments can make or break your rental... more
Bold and beautiful - wallpaper
Bold and beautiful
Happy hues, tempting textures and precious patterns - this season's wallpaper trends... more
Build your own book ends
Build your own bookends
Step by step instructions for building and decorating your own wooden book ends... more
How to build a toy chest
Build a toy chest
Full step-by-step instructions for building a toy chest... more
How to build a storage cube
Build a storage cube
Making your own storage cube is made easy with our step-by-step guide... more
Building wooden toys
Wooden toys for kids
Building wooden toys for your little ones is made easy with our step-by-step guide... more
Building and decorating planter boxes
Planter boxes
With spring around the corner many are keen to plant herbs and flowers... more
 

Abode magazine - DIY projects


Revitalise a plant stand
Crafting the perfect indoor solution for your greenery... more

Revamp an old light fitting
Add ambience and a touch of elegance to our outdoor living spaces... more
Organise your kitchen with storage jars
Get organised
An easy organisational idea with storage jars... more
Modernise an outdated wooden dining table
Update your dining table
Transform a wooden dining table into a masterpiece... more
Update an old unwanted bedside lamp with a coat of paint
Lighting the way
Update an old unwanted bedside lamp with a coat of paint... more
Add a touch of texture to a kitchen breakfast bar
Get into the groove
Add a touch of texture to a kitchen breakfast bar... more

Restyled furniture
Get creative and up-cycle furniture with paint and patterns... more
Updating old wooden chairs
Seated style
Old wooden dining chairs are given a modern look... more
Upcycle a timber pallet into a coffee table
New lease of life
Upcycle a timber pallet into a delightful coffee table... more

Colourful nest
A set of vintage nesting tables are given a new lease on life... view
Refresh a wooden stool with a coat of paint
Refresh with colour
Modernise an old stool with a lick of paint and a dip of colour... view
 

Abode magazine - Colour Masterclass series


Cocoon in colour this winter
As the weather cools down and the rain rolls in we find ourselves shifting back to living indoors... more

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

Colour lovers lookout!
2015 is the year to explore new colours with new colour collections bursting with stunning options... 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

Refurbished table and chairs
Table and chairs
Kids will love these super-smart table and chairs... view
Create your own Advent Calendar
Advent Calendar
Make your own... view
Create shelves from crates
Crate mates - shelves
Build these shelves... view
Spill art
Spill art
Create your own masterpiece... view
Resene Blackboard Paint
Chalk labelling
Getting creative with Resene Blackboard Paint... view
Duck decoy painting
Duck decoy painting
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