The latest looks in... blue

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

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

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

Bring the beach to you
Create a magical wall that’s a cross between a mural and a paint effect... more

In the navy
An unexpected and dramatic colour scheme features in this bedroom... more

Hamptons living
Light, bright and whitewashed with a sophisticated yet beachy vibe that comes across as effortless... more

Strike a chord
Bringing a touch of energetic colour and musical motifs to a part of a shared room... more

More is more
It’s by no means a new concept; wealthy people have used maximalism to showcase their riches... more

Different strokes
Fluid designs and vibrant colours are perfect for lending fresh character and beauty to walls... more

Pattern play
If you’re a beginner at pattern mixing, a great place to start is with cushions and pillowcases... more

Check please
This feel-good print that is fun, stems from the newfound obsession that brought us cottagecore... more

Trusty dusty blues
These more saturated hues also offset the lighter ones, creating the effect that the bedroom itself... more

Flip the script
Art Deco or Moroccan-inspired arch shaped doorways can allow greater light and flow from one... more

Bring the Hamptons home
The casual luxury of a Hamptons-inspired interior is hard to resist, and its quintessential low-key elegance... more

Live out loud
To better demonstrate the impact that even small paint projects and accessories can make... more

Dial up the drama
The way we typically design homes has evolved since separate dining rooms were a standard inclusion... more

Casual comfort
Your bedroom is where you spend a third of the hours in your day, choose a light or dark palette... more

Classic meets quirky
Timeless and classic, blue has long been one of the most popular colours throughout history... more

Walls that move you
Adding a dynamic pattern to a space can be a great way to bring movement and interest to it... more

At home with French country
Create a state of nature in your home and bring the outside in with this classic French country design... more

Hamptons living
Light, bright and whitewashed with a sophisticated yet beachy vibe that comes across as effortless... more

Hotel at home
Creating the look of a luxury hotel room at home can still create the opportunity for self-care... more

Gussy up the guest room
Choosing paint colours for a guest bedroom can be a great opportunity to experiment... more

Take the plunge with navy blue
Navy blue is among the most versatile hues in colour schemes and decorating styles... more

Poolside style with a splash of glamour
Palm Springs style - pairing popular mid-century design elements with a playful flair for colour... more

Plaid-tastic
Lure out your creative side and get graphic with paint in a way that will leave a lasting impression... more

It's a breeze
Create an outdoor shower inspired by the sea. Using aqua hues will transform your outdoor shower... more

New life
Repurposing current household favourites in soothing new hues and calming tonal colour schemes... more

A warm welcome
Stepping into a stunning hallway sets the tone for what’s in store throughout the rest of a home... more

Easy breezy
A holiday home is somewhere we spend our precious time, with the idea of getting away from it all... more

Get out more
This palette champions a selection of Resene blues and whites that subtly convey a seaside theme... more

Coastal christmas
It makes sense to embrace these blue beach-inspired hues at Christmas time... more

One outdoor look, two ways
If you’re fortunate to have your own outdoor area, treat it as an extension of your internal living space... more

Dressed to impress
Dark sea greens and pale blues come together in a dressing room you’ll never want to leave... more

In reverse
If you have a long span of wall, you could add tongue-and-groove panelling or wainscotting... more

Setting the bar high
An intimate corner with an elegant bar cart and a cosy, layered blue setting makes for... more

Frozen beach blues bach
View a beach bach's bedroom, living room, and hallway, all painted in calming Resene blue's... more

Ahead of the curve
This Art Deco inspired office nook features generous curves, warming saturated hues... more

Pretty in pinstripe
The ever-charming English countryside is practically synonymous with rest and relaxation... more

Self care space
The trick to creating a self-care space is to think about the things that make you feel happy... more

Reading ready
For the past two years, shapes, motifs, colours and finishes reminiscent of the Art Deco era... more

Monstera bathroom
They're one of those places that don't need to be formal, nor do they need to match... more

Stress buster blues
The colours we choose to decorate with have been shown to have enormous emotional... more

Hygge at heart
Hygge (pronounced hyoo-gah) is the Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of... more

Sailing away
A bedroom like this, which carries a strong nautical theme, can be a fun way to... more

Smooth sailing
If there is one thing that we have come to realise, it's that everyone needs... more

Eighties for the twenties
With the cyclic nature of fashion and design, 80s looks are a hit among the hip crowd... more

Lasting appeal
Get inspired by the everyday with these classic tones and enduring palettes... more

Try-angled
With an open plan layout, you don't always have walls to rely on to provide definition between... more

Art starter
Once you've found some that you really love, why not use it to inspire a colour palette... more

Positively painterly
In this lounge, a wall in Resene Solitude has been given a gorgeous painterly treatment... more

Succulently lined
Created with a continuous line in Resene Midnight Express, this wall has been completely... more

Repetition and rhythm
The artwork you choose for your space should feel very personal and can inspire a colour palette... more

Terrazzo on tap
Paint a terrazzo feature wall in dramatic colours and random shapes to transform your bathroom... more

Oceans of blue
In a subtropical climate like ours, it's easy to be drawn to an ocean-inspired colour palette... more

We love – secret storage
Identify unused space and find the right combination of furniture, containers and shelving... more

Inspired by art
Stuck in a rut and need inspiration? Look to the arts for ideas. Floral art, photography, textile design... more

Summer of blues
Duck egg blue comes in a range of shades and can look beautifully sophisticated when used... more

Seasonal switch-outs
Rotating your decor allows you to take advantage of all of the wonderful colours... more

Blues to live in
The colour of both the sky and sea, blue tones are said to evoke clarity and pureness... more

Dark and stormy
Moody navy blues are making waves in the interior design world... more

One room, different personalities
Needing a colour makeover in your living room but don't want to spend the earth?... more

Memphis moves
The loud colours and zany patterns of the Memphis design movement have snuck their way back... more

Homework zone
A home workspace can be much more transient than it used to be... more

Beautiful in blue green
Aqua is at the front edge of trending interior colours at the moment, for walls, painted furniture, accents... more

Get a feel for teal
Aquas and teals are splashing into interiors right now. Try doubling down and teaming them together... more

Signature liveliness
Turquoise is one of most calming and soothing colours you could use to make your space feel relaxing... more

Find your focal point
Bathrooms and ensuites are the ideal place to try out dark or vibrant colours or wallpapers... more

A study in contrast
Decorating with complementary colours can be a challenging look to pull off, but when... more

Embrace the dark
There’s a dramatic colour trend doing the rounds – dark tone-on-tone rooms... more

Modern reds
This boldly beautiful space showcases the new trend for striking reds... more

Splashing out
The room-defining painted rug feature, inspired by agate, makes a statement... more

A classic beachy Cape Cod look
Nothing says relaxed beach style more than a range of soft blues, pale greys and seafoam whites... more

Grey-blues meet copper
Grey-blues and copper tones are a match made in heaven as this dreamy tonal blue kitchen shows... more

One room, three ways: duck egg blue
We’re not sure there’s any colour that’s been quite as pervasive in the interior design world... more

Character darks
Dark exteriors have always held appeal. Black-painting weatherboards gives a house a smart urban look... more

The new neutrals
Our concept of what's a neutral colour is changing. No longer are we talking only about... 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

Pink meets blue
This delicious living room has a softly Californian retro vibe while using a very up-to-date colour... more

A jewel in the crown
A visit to the land of maharajas, medieval forts, palaces and festivals, Rajasthan is the jewel... 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

Standing out
Wall and floor artistic mural combinations for your lounge and dining spaces... more

The new 70's
With ‘70s glam making a comeback in fashion and interiors... more

Inspired by Travel
If you’re looking for some inspo for your home spaces, here are a few ideas... more

Colour combos
Four different colour looks – Yves Saint Laurent House, Palm Springs, Nice Promenade, Monument Valley... more

Yours in chalk
Matte finishes on furniture, upcycling and feature area projects bring a luscious depth to hues... more

One palette four ways
Starting with one main palette and breaking it into mini palettes for different set ups... more

Through the seasons
Changing up your paint colours and accessories can give you dramatically different looks... more

Wallpaper moments
New and interesting ways to add wallpaper/ pattern and texture into your home... more

A place to call home
We show how to add personality and part of you into your home through displaying personal items.... more