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Protect your investment with timeless classics. Use classic styles that will stand the test of time, while also letting your individuality shine through.
See how to create nature-inspired interiors during the winter months.
From cool and airy to beachy and chill to moody and sophisticated there is a water-inspired look to suit your interiors.
There’s something wonderfully inviting about creating a cosy winter retreat right at home.
You can still cost effectively recreate the relaxed vibes and inspiring locations of your holiday at home.
Biophilic interior design – looks inspired by the colours, forms, textures and materials of nature is a design movement that goes beyond trends.
There are other elements and memories of summer or tropical holidays to take design inspiration from.
Floral interiors have a timeless charm that can breathe life into any space, but they can be polarising.
The trick is to find the colours and motifs you love about spring and work them into a broader, versatile canvas for your rooms that will work all year.
When you walk into some rooms, have you noticed, they seem to feel warm, inviting and interesting, even though they may be very simple in design.
Industrial Chic has always had a regular place in the list of design trends that keep returning to favour.
Cosiness can mean different things to different people. The key to cosy is finding colours, textures and decorative pieces that speak to your own idea of a warm, comforting retreat.
The right tiles in the right space can lend your home interior a durable elegance. However, they can be expensive and, like any surface, can start to look dated or tired after time.
Texture is a vital part of any complete and cohesive interior design. A simple note of burnished sheen can add a hint of luxury and glamour.
Minimalism isn't for everyone. Living in a ‘busier’ space doesn’t mean rooms need to feel cluttered or untidy.
Today’s modern minimalism skews much more toward comfort, allowing for a softer edge in textiles and colours.
What is 2024 going to bring us when it comes to beautiful new design trends?
What does ‘texture’ mean and how do you work with it in your own home?
The increasingly popular tiny house movement is making us all think differently and more creatively about how we can use colour to make the most of smaller spaces.
Let's take a look at some of the biggest ’90s trends and how they can be reinvented to look fresh and modern.
There’s nothing quite like that feeling that comes with a stint at the bach, or a family summer holiday of any kind.
Modern interior design tastes and trends have a renewed appreciation for all things vintage.
Here are some tips and ideas for creating feature floors using Resene products.
It is an easy task to adapt what you might think of as a classic minimalist style to meet your tastes and overcome a sense of austerity.
It’s time to put the fun into these functional home spaces and design rooms that inspire creativity as well as productivity.
A sunrise of brights, a cocktail of tropical hues and shades that evoke smile-raising fun, look to the Miami heat and the Cuban summer for colour inspiration.
Let’s take a look at what’s new in environmentally friendly design and decorating.
Curves are a phenomenon that have garnered great appeal in interior design and with good reason.
The idea of getting back to nature and enjoying a simpler life has been at the heart of design trends in recent times.
Choosing a theme for your room, when planning an interior design, can be a very effective way to start building a cohesive finish.
Our generally temperate climate, mixed with a collective love of indoor-outdoor flow and laid back beach holidays mean a coastal design style is perennially popular.
"Step into a space in which the colours and forms have been configured to convey a tangible air of calm.
Pop on your cardigan, grab yourself a home-brewed kombucha – and check out these four cottagecore looks.
Feature walls have much to recommend them. They can add pizazz to an otherwise lacklustre space.
Today’s minimalism, borne out of several years of social upheaval, is a little warmer and a little more relaxed.
Moody, gothic or noir interiors are having something of a comeback. Many of us are driven to these dark and moody spaces where we can retreat and recharge.
With some clever Resene paint touches, you can keep that sunny, laidback vibe in your home the whole year round.
With creativity, clever use of colour and smart design, you can satisfy your regal tastes without blowing even a meagre budget.
Here are some ideas for quick and inexpensive bach makeovers from Resene.
Wabi sabi design – a relaxed, easy-going approach that keeps things simple and uncluttered without veering into austere minimalism.
Embrace your curves! Graceful, elegant, whimsical… what’s not to love about an arch?
A classic interior is the perfect template to hang your creativity on. Here’s how to put a modern twist on four timeless looks.
There is a preference for relaxed spaces, soft textures, plants and natural fibres and a seamless flow between inside and out.
Patterns bring energy, juxtaposition, angles, vibrancy, depth, interest and contrast into interior spaces.
Simply put, Japandi is exactly that – a mix between Japan style and Scandi, with a focus on simplicity, using natural colours.
The world is really your patterned oyster. Use the classics; checks, spots and stripes to liven up your home interior.
Here’s a quick guide to decoding some of the trends, ideas and styles around right now.
Can you put together a whole room around an artist or art movement? There’s no reason why not.
When incorporating elements of 70s style into your home, unless you are creating a true retro theme, keep ‘sophistication’, ‘luxury’ and ‘warmth’ top of mind.
Steeped in personality with a dash of eye-catching style, painted stripes and colour blocking charm interiors with character and sophistication in equal measure.
A holiday in the tropics always seems like a grand idea. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible, for one reason or another.
There are some simple hacks to keep rooms up to date for different seasons that will satisfy your seasonal creativity, without breaking the bank.
Being constrained by small spaces can really spark creativity as you’re forced to think outside the box to solve issues while sticking to your design vision.
How do you give your kids a bedroom they love, that’s practical and age appropriate, without breaking the bank?
The secret of the three S’s in decorating – sumptuous, sultry and smouldering.
Today’s wallpaper industry is thriving and the range available is diverse.
You can create nature-inspired decor with careful choice of Resene paints and wallpapers.
If your happy place is on some distant shore, bring a flavour of it to your home so that you can feel a little pick-me-up every day.
Minimalism is a perennial influence in the world of interior design, something lots of us aspire to, and something some of us find a bit daunting.
Mid-century modern design is one of those design styles that has had a life well beyond its own era to become a movement that is increasingly popular today.
The popular-right-now Cottagecore trend harks back to more simple times and pastoral living on farms and in small villages with vibrant cottage gardens.
Wallpaper is having a surge in popularity as we develop a collective taste for rooms with impact, variety and interest.
Coastal living calls for houses that let us live lightly, while still being inspiring and uplifting to be in.
We can all add a touch of period glamour and some decorative details to our interiors using Resene paint and wallpaper.
Japandi combines Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics, creating a look that celebrates warm minimalism, organic materials and simplicity.
You can take inspiration from far-off places to create exotic, relaxing and fun spaces in your home.
Here are some ideas and tips for successfully decorating with bold walls.
Try thinking of maximalism simply as ‘more’ rather than the minimalist ‘less’ - suddenly it can become a fun decorating approach that works in any home.
What better way to evoke a peaceful, retreat-like environment at home than with the colours of nature?
Whether you’re at home in a vast villa or lounging in a loft space, there are times we all want cosiness.
Simple elegance with layers of texture are at the heart of most chic hotel spaces and that is easy to recreate at home.
How do you make minimalism work in winter when you want more ‘comfortable and calming’ than ‘cold and clinical’?
Show off your design flair by creating vibrant and interesting backgrounds.
Here are some simple areas to pay attention to that will help you transform your outdoor living areas so they’re usable all year round.
When it comes to bringing character and personality into a home, Resene wallpaper will always have its place.
The flow of more than one colour in different spaces carries vitality. A series of colours will bring interest and life.
Thanks to colour and accent items, there are ways to blur the lines between home and holidays, making your dwelling more like the spaces you relax in.
Most of us have at least one small space in the home that can be tricky to maximise with a beautiful statement. Here are some tips on how to make those small spaces big on style.
Are you someone who is naturally drawn to a vibrant colour, and want to bring it into your home in a tasteful way? The good news is you can!
Learn how to use colour to create a sense of well-being and a peaceful, nurturing environment.
When your carpet doesn’t match your drapes and your renovation budget doesn’t quite match your dreams, you need a clever fix.
With a little help from interior designer Annick Larkin, we outline which paint colours make small spaces feel more spacious.
Redecorate your space with Resene’s most fashionable seasonal shades, and pile on the texture.
Open-plan homes have become the people’s choice in recent decades – a development that has necessitated some creative thinking.
Birds are ruffling up the interior decorating world. Try these ideas for feathering your nest.
The pioneer for modern home interiors, mid-century modern design showcases high quality, detailed pieces that use clean lines.
Acclaimed Auckland-based interior designer Mal Corboy knows a thing or two about the prevalence of Scandi style in our homes.
Bach living and bach decorating can be compared to the flip side of our usual lifestyle. It’s the contrast between weekend living and normal day-to-day bustle.
Paint colour is certainly one of the easiest and most cost-effective solutions for expanding your space visually.
If your home feels disjointed, chances are you might unknowingly be making one of these common colour mistakes.
An 80s revival of bold colours, geometrics, ethnic patterns, house plants, brass and shiny things have crept back into our homes.
Feature walls have definitely not disappeared. In fact, they’ve made a huge comeback in a more sophisticated guise over the last few years.
How to create a feature wall to protect, define and anchor your outdoor space.
Pacific style design with an eastern influence may seem incongruous until you think about the key motifs they share.
Here are some creative ideas for putting together a modern coastal palette that brings in colours from the surf, sun and sand.
Nothing else symbolises the relaxed holiday lifestyle quite like the bach. A soulful place where you can add your own personality and character.
Feature walls may change from year to year, but they will always be an extremely handy way to add personality, character and definition to a space or room.
The bold geometric abstraction style of early 20th century Dutch artist Piet Mondrian has struck such a chord with modern sensibilities.
Travel is just one of the ways styles and traditions from other cultures make their way into our homes.
Dark paint or light paint for a small room? That’s the ultimate question for small-space dwellers.
Today’s bathrooms are all about luxury and high-end design. Follow these four trends to bring your dream bathroom to life.
There’s no quicker, easier or more affordable way to make a statement in a room than to give it a coat of brightly coloured paint.
Clean wooden floors, smooth bamboo furniture and a harmonised space – these are all vital essentials of a Japanese-inspired home design.
With Resene WallPrint, you can transform your photos into a custom designed wallpaper, giving them pride of place in your home.
Revamp your holiday home with the latest trend in interior design: Boho-chic?
From raw industrial design to feminine floral chic, everyone has different tastes. How do you appeal to two different taste aesthetics?
You'll be blown away by the relaxing styles that are being embraced by interior designers, making the ensuite an indulgent and calming space.
Fashion designers have often said that they think of themselves as artists.
Don't think that swanky brushstrokes are only meant for the canvas. You can jazz up your walls with artistic painting skills, too!
The blissful golden sands, sapphire seas and emerald green palm trees of Hawaii offer endless decorating inspiration for your home.
If you've ever dreamt about living in Italy, but never had the means to do so, have no fear: There are ways to bring out the Tuscan elements of your home.
After saving up for so long, you managed to buy yourself that idyllic cabin in the woods.
Make your home say ‘hola’ with it’s Mexican interior design.
There's something uniquely charming about visiting an old traditional home at a museum or historic village.
Live like nobility with these Renaissance-inspired decorating ideas.
If you are the kind of person who finds themselves wanting for more, perhaps it's time to investigate the characterful and interesting look of crackle paint.
If you're looking for some new home decorating ideas, now might be the time to think about a globetrotting theme.
Ideally the best way to stay on top of interior design is to stay ahead of it.
As the saying goes, home is where the heart is – so make sure you're in love with your property!
Animal prints are far from a come-and-go fad – instead, they've lasted the test of time and continue to be a staple in many homes.
Here are some bathroom designs making a splash in design circles.
If you're struggling to settle on a paint colour for your living room, why not embrace the half-and-half look?
If you want to let the fresh hues of the ocean wash over your interior design, the coastal aesthetic might be for you.
A style that represents strong, no-fuss lines, deep colour tones and finespun fabrics.
Homeowners looking for fresh decorating ideas may consider adopting the style, which is all about comfort.
The essence of shabby chic home design is a sense of carefree elegance, but a good eye for detail is a must.
Unit owners are seeking home decorating inspiration that considers smaller spaces.
A feature wall grabs attention and brings drama or excitement to a room.
Painting stripes on your walls can really bring a room alive, adding personality and a unique colour scheme.
We love wood. Many people have panic attacks if others suggest painting over it.
When it comes to decorating, adding femininity to a room need not mean girlie or over-the-top pink.
Vastu is somewhat of an Indian equivalent to Feng Shui, based on related elements but interpreted in a different manner.
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