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Of all the seasons, spring is a favourite among many... more
28 June, 2023
Considering the colours found in your outdoor areas when you’re planning your interior colour palette can be an effective way to create a cohesive home... more
11 March, 2023
You can find fun, and visually interesting ways, to lean-in to having a small space to create something cosy and inspiring... more
14 February, 2023
There’s something so satisfying about bringing colours into a home, playfully combining tones. It speaks to those who love the mood boost colour provides... more
15 January, 2023
Connecting the indoors with the outdoors has become one of our most desired design trends... more
28 November, 2022
Got a small space that needs a revamp? The good news is that no matter how spatially-challenged your room or dwelling, you don’t have to be squeezed for choice with your Resene colour palette.... more
10 November, 2022
Evoke this breezy, feel-good vibe with upbeat hues, whether on a few elements within a room or coated across all four walls... more
24 September, 2022
A wealth of hues will set a dramatic mood for a home and fresh approaches to using them, creating settings you'd happily get lost in... more
12 August, 2022
You can absolutely mix warm and cool colours in your design palette, and in fact you should do this... more
24 June, 2022
So much of our time is spent at home these days, so it's essential to provide yourself and loved ones with a relaxing home that restores you... more
09 June, 2022
Finding a spot to unwind and decompress at home seems more important than ever, when our homes are often also workplaces and study zones... more
31 May, 2022
Proportion is an important but often forgotten aspect of decorating your interiors... more
17 May, 2022
Paint has a life of its own. It can greatly impact the sense of space within a room... more
23 March, 2022
Designing interiors that spark happiness is simply about curating spaces that celebrate the people, places and things we love... more
29 December, 2021
Here are some ideas for capturing the spirit of summer that will work in any home all year round... more
15 December, 2021
If your office space needs a makeover or you are creating one from scratch, don’t underestimate the impact of the right wall colour... more
07 October, 2021
When it comes to determining whether a room feels cosy or expansive, the size of the space isn't everything... more
30 September, 2021
Don’t cheat yourself of interiors that you love because you’re a little uncertain about your ideas, or where to start. Resene is here to help!... more
02 July, 2021
Here’s some quick tips from Resene for turning clashes into design triumphs... more
08 June, 2021
Creative use of Resene paint, with contrasting shades, shadow effects and bold geometric framing can all help create intimate spaces within larger areas... more
28 May, 2021
Warming, inviting and welcoming, we all seek these sensations in our home... more
28 April, 2021
Learn how to get sophisticated paint effects like ombre, colour blocks, mega-stripes or diamonds... more
27 April, 2021
Bring a little joy to the world by choosing mood-boosting colours that allow you connect with your space in a positive way... more
24 April, 2021
Do you love retreating to your blissful, peaceful bedroom at the end of the day, knowing this room is your safe haven?... more
09 March, 2021
The simple addition of pieces of colour, used in strategic ways, brings a room to life.... more
19 February, 2021
The flow of more than one colour in different spaces carries vitality. A series of colours will bring interest and life... more
07 December, 2020
Whether it’s during the cool winter months or the warmth of summer, a welcoming and inviting home is a must all-year round... more
05 December, 2020
It’s worth putting in the time and effort to find the right trim colour for your home... more
29 November, 2020
Paint is a way to easily and affordably create the relaxing room of your dreams... more
27 August, 2020
It’s a fact that colour has a significant effect on our behaviour and emotions. How do today’s on trend hues affect our moods?... more
28 April, 2020
"With all its classic sophistication and inky decadence, lovers of black sometimes find that the colour can fade or look washed out. So what’s the solution?... more
29 March, 2020
Did you know that the colours you paint can evoke a variety of moods, from peaceful harmony to passionate rage, or even oppression?... more
30 March, 2019
Clever use of paint colour can do a lot to change the visual perceptions of a space... more
11 November, 2018
There is nothing quite like opening the front door of your home and feeling your whole mood lift ... more
19 September, 2018
Certain colours are known to influence our wellbeing and stimulate positive emotional responses... more
19 June, 2016
Determining which shade of paint best suits a specific space should be done not only by considering the area and its particular use but the individuals who will be using it as well... more
07 August, 2015
Sophisticated patterns and colour palettes are more appealing, and as they hit their mid teens, children, especially boys, start to show a preference for darker colours.... more
08 December, 2014
Studies have shown that the colour on our office walls can have a significant impact on our productivity and wellbeing... more
10 September, 2014
Colour has the power to transform not only our homes but the way we feel. It can stimulate or subdue, motivate or mollify... more
13 June, 2014
Choose your joinery colour wisely and you can enjoy it, and the flexibility it gives you, for years to come... more
17 April, 2014
Interior designers use colour to create certain atmospheres and psychologists may use it to influence moods... more
29 November, 2013
It’s no secret that colour has the power to transform our emotions... more
18 November, 2013
Just as colour on our walls can add drama or sophistication to a room, colour above us can transform a room’s look and feel... more
12 April, 2011
We are often asked about colour contrast and how to figure out what is enough of a colour contrast... more
10 April, 2009
Bright, invigorating colour schemes can boost energy levels when you have a lot of cooking and cleaning to get through... more
06 December, 2008
There is a cycle of changing colours that affects us through the different stages of life. These are reflected in our changing colour preferences... more
19 February, 2004
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