Get inspired with colour and the latest decorating and colour trends!
If you're getting ready for your next decorating journey, browse through these beautiful mood boards, paints, colours and decorating ideas to help you select just the right look and mood for your space. For more ideas, see the decorating inspiration gallery, habitat magazine or view how-to project ideas.
Two-toned neutrals
For large rooms, or simply as a striking feature, this unique two-toned look is a great way... more
Citrus goes full-bodied
This rich warm dining space is a sophisticated take on a classic citrus... more
Character darks
Dark exteriors have always held appeal. Black-painting weatherboards gives a house a smart urban look... more
Space to soothe
Weathered blues and whitewashed plywood create a soothing space to relax and read... more
Creamier whites
You need shades that are versatile and will look good in rooms of all shapes and sizes... more
The new neutrals
Our concept of what's a neutral colour is changing. No longer are we talking only about whites... more
Peach meets pink
It has been the darling of recent times – millennial pink has appeared in all walks of life... more
It’s all in the layers
This sophisticated room is an easily achievable, classic look brought right up to date... more
Tonal stripes
Stripes are a design classic for many reasons. They’re simple to achieve, have endless variations... more
Earthy colourblock living
The dusky earth tones of this calm space, mixed with the natural fibres and wood tones... more
Sunset tones
There’s a subtle shift into the modern trend for peaches and nudes... more
Waves of blue
Swirled to sleep Swirly waves of colour inspired by the lapping sea create a calm and... more
Deeply geo
Keeping it charming, cosy and oh-so-modern in this strong blue and grey look... more
The new earthy roses
A modern take on an old favourite: terracotta. This tone-on-tone living space... more
Meet the super neutrals
Turn a forgotten corner into a modern reading nook with super neutrals from Resene... more
Wabi-sabi style
Soft muted greens are the new neutral this season. Use a two-tone approach for interest... more
Try Japandi
Japandi – a mix between Japan style and Scandi with a simple organic style and using natural colours... more
The essential home office
The rising popularity of portable devices doesn’t do away with the need for a home office... more
At home with sea greens
An easy-to-make feature wall created with painted ‘planks’ of plywood gives a rich backdrop to this... more
A new take on purple
Sultry, smoky purple takes charge this season. Deep, rich, luscious purple is... more
Colour block
Why not pick a bold colour that you love, and create a block of beautiful colour?... more
Dressing for the seasons
Some paint colours are just made for flexibility. White is one of them, and black and charcoal are others... more
Pink meets blue
This delicious living room has a softly Californian retro vibe while using a very up-to-date colour... more
Going deep with wine red
Deep wine red is a colour of the moment. Some call it burgundy but in this room... more
Garden party
Three garden inspired looks for your home: Bali garden, Morrocan room and English garden... more
A jewel in the crown
A visit to the land of maharajas, medieval forts, palaces and festivals, Rajasthan is the jewel in... more
Going global
Stylist Amber Armitage takes a trip around the globe and translates her inspiration into spaces... more
Blues: Mangawhai inspired
4 looks in blue... a dining room, entranceway, lounge and curious corners... more