Need some colour inspiration? 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.
Pegging out a corner of the garage
Having somewhere to indulge in the time-honoured pastime of tinkering is in most of our DNA... more
Of shape, tone and texture
Tonal colour schemes are a timeless and age-old way to decorate a room – or, in fact, an entire house... more
It’s tonal but not as we know it
A contemporary and elegant space that’s also a little quirky... more
A superior exterior in beachy blues
You can easily create a beachy vibe at home with sea-inspired colours and some simple accessories... more
Of mythical gods and epic heroes
Hellenistic Revival has been identified as a current trend by that powerhouse of digital scrapbooking... more
Fairytale endings
A whimsical design with plants growing out of the floor and up the wall... more
Freshly floral forever
If there’s one decorating motif that has survived the decades, or in fact the centuries, it’s the flower... more
The planets are aligned
The mural in this living room really is out of this world... more
Let’s circle around some creative thinking
You couldn’t get much more vibrant than this out-there mural... more
Crème De La Crème
Whites and creams are timeless, easy to live with and are hugely adaptable... more
Work – just a bit
Hybrid working arrangements have inspired many of us to carve out an office space at home... more
A touch of the wild
The trend for exotic colours and patterns shows no sign of abating... more
Bright and breezy
Most bedrooms are designed to be calming space, full of restful colours and muted patterns – right?... more
Off the wall
It’s time to get creative and think about what else might benefit from a good papering... more
Room with a view
Murals can create a specific mood within a space and can also double as an eye-catching art piece... more
Feeling zen
Convert your spare room into a multi-purpose space where you can escape from the household hustle... more
Tranquil retreat
Clutter-free living creates a sanctuary in which we feel calm, rested and free from unnecessary... more
Home-base
With flexible working arrangements, many of us have to re-evaluate our home office situation... more
Bring the beach to you
Create a magical wall that’s a cross between a mural and a paint effect... more
Time to tool up
Your working space can look amazing and function beautifully... more
Perfect imperfection
We’re craving organic looks. We don’t want ship-shape and neat, we want a bit rumpled and welcoming... more
Modern Moroccan and the return of red
We’re learning how to use bold tones – and love them... more
Charcoals are the new black
When it comes to exteriors, charcoal is the new black... more
Of sunshine and honey
Is there anything more rejuvenating and optimistic than sweet and enveloping yellow?... more
Stepping out with sophistication
Many of us want the look of the outside to match the inside... more
Shape shifters
This room is a classic combination of palest grey, black and tan, with a casual twist... more
Awash with joy
A coastal inspired living room. Stand on the beach, feel the crunch of crystalline white sand... more
Need a nook?
Take this reading nook on as a DIY project – it’s simpler than it looks... more
Layers of loveliness
This bedroom works so beautifully, with each layer of interest opening like flower petals... more
Art attack meets shelfie time
Making your own art boards or display boxes for the wall... more
Freestyling with paint effects
Paint effects are having a moment and growing in popularity... more
In the navy
An unexpected and dramatic colour scheme features in this bedroom... more
Hola – it’s modern Mexican
A dreamy authentic interior. It’s mellow and rustic but with an uptick of optimism... more
Browse through the articles below featured in the following magazines: Cityscape, Denizen, Fashion Quarterly, Good, Hotel, Mindfood Décor, NZ Gardener, NZ Home & Garden, Remix, Simply You Living and Style. To view these PDF articles, you may need to download Acrobat Reader. For further inspiration and ideas, view our expert inspiration section...
Which blue is right for you?
Who doesn’t love blue? Wispy, soothing tones of pastel blues... more
Blooming Botanical
Celebrate spring by adorning your abode with the beautiful shapes and colours of nature with Resene paints and wallpaper... more
Living La Dolce Vita
Bring the magic of the Mediterranean home... more
Refresh your room
Inject a little colour into your life with our guide to all the hottest interior trends in paint and homewares for summer; Woman magazine... more
Trend to try: terracotta
Step into the warmth of your home; Woman magazine... more
New horizons
Wave goodbye to the winter blues; FQ magazine... more
Cool combos
Pale paint colours by Resene make gorgeous hero hues that can be strengthened by darker accents; FQ magazine... more
Oui Oui to Parisian Style
Go on, admit it. At one time or another, you’ve looked at a French-style interior and just wanted it; Resene... more
Closet connection
Complement this season’s spread of buttery brights; FQ magazine... more
Great effect
Paint effects to give your wall an old world patina; MiNDFOOD magazine... more
Tone and texture
Lending depth, dimension and dynamic movement, textured walls are usurping smooth block colours as the interior trend to emulate right now; Denizen magazine... more
In the green
Staging an interior takeover, shades of green have emerged as the tones of the season. From deep forest to refreshing teal and everything in between; Denizen magazine... more
Something old, something new
Finding the perfect mix of new and vintage just comes down to filling your interior with things that make you happy, they might spark a memory or tell a story or just feel like "you"; Uno magazine... more
Bring the best of nature indoors
Mother nature has inspired many colours; Mindfood... more
An air of elegance
From quiet luxury and timeless looks to gilded glamour; Style... more
Bedroom bliss
How we decorate bedrooms is highly personal; Style... more
Colour my world
Colours have the ability to conjure up memories; Mindfood... more
My favourite 15 colours
Michael McHugh chooses 15 favourites; Mindfood... more
Fresh Living
Green seems the very embodiment of life; Mindfood... more
You are my sunshine
Capture the lifted mood that longer days allow; Fashion Quarterly... more
Rock the pop
We dare you to deviate from the cookie cutter world and inject a dose of eccentric personality with a pop of colour; Haven... more
Nature's palette
Mother Earth's harmonious shades; Fashion Quarterly... more
Choose life in colour
Resene's latest fandeck - seriously cheerful; Style... more
Spring spruce
When creating your dream interior palette don't forget about the tone of your floors; Remix... more
The spaces in - between
The transitional spaces are the key connectors; from Remix... more
All lined up
Geometric shapes can make a bold statement; from Mindfood... more
Warm hearts
Use colour, light and texture to fill your home with a sense of comfort this winter; from Good magazine...more
Make it magenta
The humble rose palette; from Fashion Quarterly...more
Standing out
Bold colour and murals stand out; from Remix... more
Fantasy islands
No air travel necessary; from Fashion Quarterly... more
See the latest trends in paint colours and colour schemes; wallpaper and co-ordinating paint colours; curtains, cushions and co-ordinating paint colours as well as fashion forecasts from the runways for latest seasonal styles and colours.