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Toast to the twenties
To recapture the Art Deco spirit of the ’20s the fluted ceiling panels... more |
It’s all white
Streamlined simplicity is the order of the day for modern office interiors... more |
Visual continuity
To provide visual continuity in the remodelled villa, the designer specified varying depths... more |
Blue horizon
New homes are invariably designed to provide a seamless link with the
outdoors... more
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Of sand and seashells
To provide a durable finish for this beach house the designer specified
Resene paints... more
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Calm and comfortable
To create a calm and comfortable ambience, colours throughout the house were chosen... more |
Before and after
To enhance the 1930s Art Deco tradition of this former post office building, the
heritage consultants... more |
What's hot?
The talents of New Zealand's top designers are not restricted to the
catwalk... more |
Strength and subtlety
Interior paints on the project were chosen for strength and subtlety of
hue... more
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Fresh approach
The artful use of colour can transform a kitchen. For this project,
introducing a warm red... more |
European-style
Warm, neutral paint shades were specified to emphasise the European-style
architecture... more |
Enlivens the interior
Colour plays a significant role in the interior design of the new
Westpac head office... more |
Green - from the ground up
Sustainability has influenced every aspect of the Yealands Estate Winery... more |
Behind the scenes
Providing a high-quality finish to the interior was another priority for
the design team... more |
Silver screen
Bathrooms, by virtue of their small size, are ideal subjects for
unconventional design solutions... more |
Colour contrast
The play of light and dark elements adds drama to this interior, painted
in Resene colours... more |
Fine skin
The house boasts a fine skin as well as strong bones – paint surfaces on the exterior... more |
Respecting yesterday today
To successfully update the colours of a character building accommodating
today's tastes... more |
Colours of the seaside
Many of the best holiday homes are designed with simplicity in mind... more |
What's hot?
The talents of New Zealand's top designers are not restricted to the
catwalk... more |
Keeping cool
To keep this Lockwood show home cool in summer, the dark timber exterior
is stained in... more |
Sense of nostalgia
The choice of colour is a critical part of any interior design decision... more |
Flying high
Every aspect of the new airport is addressed in terms of long-term aesthetics... more |
Flying colours
Understated interior colours were chosen for this community trust centre... more |
Views
centre stage
To allow the views to take prominence, wall colours were chosen
from a neutral palette... more |
Light
and dark
Both the house exterior and the interior colour palette, a mix of
light and dark neutrals... more |
Tonal and transparent
Designed to catch the light at all times of the day, this new country
house... more |
Colourful
people
Students are colourful people who often come from all walks of life... more |
Lasting
memories
Museums, like many other public buildings, are subject to a fair
amount of wear... more |
Star
billing
Designed to reflect the rustic charm of this small beachside community... more |
Time
for a cool change
Everyone knows dark colours absorb the sun's rays - but there is
a way around... more |
Ecology
focus
An important aspect of the Green Star New Zealand rating system
is a focus on low-emission materials... more |
Good
looks for years
To ensure the exterior of the Heards building will retain its good
looks for years... more |
Excitable
Strong-willed, excitable and opinionated - today's kids know just
what they want... more |
Close
to nature
With more and more homes designed to provide an easy flow between
inside... more |
Imagination
produces colour
“With the brush we merely tint, while the imagination alone
produces colour... more |
European
character
To retain the European character, natural earthy tones were specified... more |
Warm
and inviting
Wall surface finishes were central to creating the warm, inviting
look... more |
Shades
of white and cream
Shades of white and cream were chosen for the interior walls and
ceilings... more |
Heritage
preserved
Restoring the Crown Roller Mills building was not only about preserving... more |
Green
by nature
Respecting the natural environment is a priority for most architects
and designers... more |
Warm
by degrees
Colour plays a significant role in determining the ambience of your
home's interior.... more |
So long as it's green
Choosing the right paint for your renovation project is not just
a question of colour... more |
Track
record
Achieving a pleasant working environment that will hold its aesthetic
appearance... more |
Colour
therapy
Modern bathrooms are all about taking time out to relax, which is
why colour... more |
Power
dressing
With a high-profile corporate company, there is an expectation that
the office fit-out... more |
Green
by nature
Ecologically sustainable options are a key consideration for any
project today... more |
Defining
moment
To contrast the cool, white sculptural look of these freestanding
fixtures... more |
Light
versus bright
From the subtle to the adventurous - these homes showcase two different
approaches... more |
Wall
statement
First impressions count as much in design as in everyday life... more |
Whiter
shade of pale
To create this flagship office the architect specified textured layers of white-on-white... more |
Proud
Pasifika
In keeping with the Pacific theme, bright colours have been selected
for the paintwork on walls... more |
Go
with the grain
Whether you are staining new timber or rejuvenating an old deck,
Resene Kwila Timber Stain... more |
Texture
and colourplay
Texture and colour play a significant role within the Berkeley
cinema complex... more |
Personality
plus
Mixing materials is a popular design trend. But it is colour that
will really set off... more |
Inner
sanctum
Colour is one of the most dramatic ways to transform your home and
a distinct... more |
Colourful
past
The new Puke Ariki museum in New Plymouth is
enlivened by a palette of... more |
Environmentally
friendly
Architectus required environmentally friendly, easy care paint surfaces... more |
Bright
outlook
Two new office fitouts highlight the difference colour can make... more |
Safe
under foot
You can keep non-skid surfaces safe in all weathers with Resene
Non-Skid Deck & Path... more |
Looking
lively
Now you can appreciate the durability of a low sheen enamel and
the benefits... more |
Permanence
Colour has been used to create
a strong sense of permanence for the new building... more |
Looking
brighter
Colour has a significant impact on the way we feel. For the
new Auckland Hospital... more |
Light
enhancer
To enhance the light, open interior spaces and create a crisp, modern
aesthetic, the living areas... more |
Pride
of place
This well-appointed, Italian-style home features a striking exterior
and a warm interior … more |
 Character
study
Whether you prefer the subtle approach or a more lively look, Resene
paint colours... more
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Back
to nature
Schist columns and Resene Waterborne
Woodsman enhance the natural look… more |
Any colour
Projecting the right image is important. But many firms are equally concerned… more |
Dressed
for success
From the supply of paint on set to the refurbishment of the Embassy
theatre... more |
Bright ideas
New paint types, colours and a computer software program are all
designed to help you... more |
Colour your thinking
When you want to inject a little spice into your décor,
but are unsure where to start... more |
Café scene
Bright colours and metallic looks that hint at the technology on
hand.... more |
Colour cues
Muted smoky tones, neutral greens, metallics and warm reds are
some of the new colour directions... more |
It’s in
the post
Auckland’s refurbished and repurposed former Central Post Office... more
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Hospitable
The new Auckland City Hospital has expansive glazing, landscaping
and colour... more
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Colour with
influence
The colours we choose to decorate our homes affect not only the
look of the interior... more |
Power play
An emphasis on ease of living won the interior design award... more |
Special effects
Many designers and homeowners are looking to add visual interest
and texture to surfaces... more |
Sheen
without shine
No need to sacrifice durability to achieve a low sheen paint
finish. Resene Zylone SpaceCote... more
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Coat of many
colours
From home exteriors to paving, courtyard walls and decorative accessories... more |
Colourful
cuisine
With the right paint selection, your décor can be as inviting
as the meals you serve... more |
Hot hues for all
seasons
Whether you want to enhance a natural look or splash out with vibrant
colour... more |
Colourful personality
Warm safari colours add vibrancy and impact to this new home featuring
Resene paints... more |
Collected work
Striking interiors are not hard to achieve, but you do need to
co-ordinate... more |
Beach outlook
To accentuate its Pacific Rim design philosophy the Mod Pod beach
house features... more |
Stately and substantial
A home, designed for family living, is clad with a LiteRock
Solid Plaster System... more |
Colour for
all seasons
Outside surfaces usually exposed to the elements makes
your paint selection... more |
True colours
Neutral shades may be popular, but bathrooms can also benefit from
a splash of colour... more |
Plimmerton by
the sea
This cosy seaside cottage is transformed by new colours from Resene
and furnishings... more |
All that
glitters
Create a sense of drama for your interior, with new metallics and
special effects... more |
Heritage
hues
Bold colours introduce a sense of drama and intimacy to both the
formal living room... more |
Ever popular white
Eden Homes specified Resene paints for the home, both inside and out. ... more |
Black meets white
The exterior features Linea weatherboards painted with Resene Lumbersider in Black... more |
Local
flavour
From the light-grey floor and ceiling to the pohutukawa red cabinets
and black island... more |
Beat
the heat
Never mind that the house is black - the wood stays cool, thanks
to the reflected heat... more |
Impactful
Perhaps the most immediate impact of the various Nuffield Street
interiors comes... more |
Work
out
The design of the Les Mills Hutt City gym called for vivid feature
walls indoors... more |
Light
and breezy
Not all whites are created equal. Along with subtle
colour differences... more |
Sense
of theatre
Accent walls can make a strong visual statement in your home. Resene
Volcano... more |
All
strengths
Formality was achieved inside the house with a simple, neutral colour
scheme. One colour... more |
Light
is right
Light, neutral wall shades create a simple background for the timber
detailing that is featured... more |
Passion
and potential
A pleasant working environment that will continue to look good for
years to come... more |
Anchored
in place
To complement the home's waterfront setting,
a light neutral paint... more |
Backdrop
with stripes
The neutral white and charcoal surfaces make a good backdrop for
artwork... more |
What
a difference
Before and after pictures tell the story. This weathered deck was
transformed... more |
Fresh
clean lines
Designed as part of the overall living space, this kitchen features
colours and finishes... more |
Colour
to brand
Colour plays a significant role in product branding throughout the
British American Tobacco... more |
Dark
art
Black may be the ultimate chic colour when it comes to the world
of fashion... more |
Laid-back
lifestyle
Interior designers deal with colour and movement all day, so it's
not surprising to hear... more |
Gallery
style
There is nothing straightforward about the colour white. From off-white
shades... more |
Multitude
of surfaces
A multitude of surfaces throughout the house required finishes that... more |
Waterbaby
Swimming pool halls, where chlorine is used, are tough on any paint
surface... more |
European
influence
The European villa influence doesn't just stop at the door of the
Coatesville home... more |
Team
BMW
Interior fitout of the Team McMillan showroom was largely dictated
by BMW Germany... more |
Picture
of warmth
To enhance the feeling of comfort in the Village Rialto Cinemas
in Newmarket... more |
Strategic
choices
As with every other aspect of the home's construction and finish,
strategic paint choices... more |
In
the zone
In keeping with the overall theme of interesting, low-maintenance
finishes.... more |
Colour
for all seasons
It's not just the flower beds that command attention at this park
- a Chinese pavilion... more |
Life
is a cabaret
Bold colour provides plenty of dramatic impact for this kitchen... more |
Which
white?
There's little doubt white is a good colour to use as a backdrop
to an art or furniture collection... more |
Set
the scene
Dressing a room is not just about design - it's also about colour... more |
Dramatic
neutrals
Colour is one of the simplest and most dramatic ways to influence
the ambience... more |
Back
from the brink
This heritage-listed David Jones store is once more resplendent... more |
Dramatic
restoration
Protecting New Zealand's heritage buildings is an ongoing concern
for city and regional councils... more |
Pastures
green
One the best ways to gain a little inspiration for your next interior
design project... more |
Surface
appeal
The interior of the Kelly Tarlton Underwater World hub comes to
life with sheeny... more |
For
years to come
When the Manukau Institute of Technology's 100-year-old NA block
was extensively... more |
New
lease of life
While most people choose decking timber for its durability, this
doesn't mean your deck... more |
Looks
inviting
Everyone needs to escape now and then, which helps explain the
rise in the number... more |
The
sky's the limit
For the spacious entry lobby and cocktail lounge, architect Gordon
Moller says... more |
Strong statement
Colour can make a strong statement - both inside and out... more |
Sit
back relax
Simplicity is the essence of a relaxed holiday. To enhance the streamlined... more |
House
by the sea
Light, neutral shades will always create a relaxing backdrop for
a house by the sea... more |
Dynamite
note
Colour is a simple and successful way to add a dynamic note to any
office space... more |
Eco
friendly
From the early removal of lead in its paints to the introduction
of waterborne enamels... more |
