Home exteriors decorating inspiration gallery - p. 2
Below are a collection of home exteriors projects completed by keen DIY'ers.
Click on a picture to find out more about the project or search the Gallery using the search function. If you’d like to submit your project into this decorating inspiration gallery we’d love to hear from you. Simply email information about your project and your images to update@resene.co.nz. Every project featured will receive a small gift from Resene.
Character full
Resene Double Fossil for the base of the home, Resene Half Fossil and Resene Quarter Fossil... more
1900s home
Stunning colours of Resene Half Stonehenge, Resene Sea Fog trims and Resene Akaroa... more
Beach home
Striking with Resene Enigma and Resene Black White on the joinery... more
European style
Resene Zorba, with bargeboards in Resene Ship Grey, eaves and gable apex in Resene Tide... more
Repair needed
Resene Santas Grey on the weatherboards with Resene White windows and trims... more
No restrictions
Resene Biscotti is used on the random cedar with Resene Leather on the garage... more
Cottage do-up
Resene Half Colonial White, Resene Punga and Resene Flash Point for sills... more
House makeover
Resene Helium on the exterior, with Resene Hairy Heath on the feature wall... more
Brand new coat
Nicola's home has been rejuvenated with a dark palette of colours, Resene Blue Bark... more
Quick choices
West Coast cedar stained with Resene Woodsman Limed Ash and Titan board... more
Art Deco
Resene Buttery White on walls, Resene Deco on trims, Resene Triple Napa on the deck... more
Colourful palette
Resene Black walls and window frames in Resene Double Pearl Lusta to make it creamy and luscious... more
Top to toe
The house is painted in Resene Bermuda Grey with Resene Madison around the windows... more
Seaboard style
Resene Coastal Blue graces the exterior with trims painted in Resene Black White... more
Beach scene
Resene Powder Blue and Resene Wan White and a front door of Resene Daredevil... more
Happy place
The home is striking in Resene Half Pearl Lusta, Resene Valentino... more
Modern style
Resene Grey Chateau for the main walls with Resene Tuna for the spouting and doors... more
Retro right
A white exterior with Resene Puerto Rico trims to add a sea/coastal element... more
Renovating
Resene Dutch White, the roof in Resene Karaka, the windows in Resene Thistle... more
1910 bay villa
Resene Canterbury Clay is a neutral with attitude and a Resene Blue Lagoon door... more
Pride in paint
Resene Half Napa walls, Resene Ironsand fences and garden edging in Resene Pitch Black... more
Blending in
Resene Climate roof, Resene Quarter Sisal walls and black Resene weatherboards... more
Colour with a twist
Resene Pipi is the main exterior colour with Resene Pohutukawa and Resene Aviator trims... more
Neutral palette
They wanted the house to blend into the landscape while giving a light, welcoming feeling... more
Derived from nature
Resene Hillary, Resene Double Hillary and Resene Eighth Hillary exterior base, walls and soffits... more
Palette of Ash
Exterior is finished in Resene Triple Ash and blends in well with the planting... more
Art deco
Resene Mischka walls, Resene Gun Powder for the trims and Resene Shiraz provides pop... more
Favourites forward
The front of the house was painted in Resene Coffee Bean with Resene Pohutukawa door... more
Moving makeover
Resene High Tide roof, Resene Half Tea walls and trims are Resene White... more
Welcome in
They wanted a home that melted back into the surrounding bush, and a home that reflects... more
The Art Haus
This art studio, built over a garage is a multi purpose space - and guest accommodation... more
Colours to copy
Their new home focused on a classical, timeless theme with a neutral colour palette... more
Seaside living
The extension was painted with Resene Linen and Resene Mineral Green on the base... more
Real survivor
They rolled Resene Afterburner on to the cottage and added bold Resene Hero trims... more
Modern update
Resene Licorice roof, Resene Alabaster for the eaves, barge boards and windows... more
DIY adventure
Resene Half Tapa weatherboards are complemented by Resene Black White windows... more
Beach house
They painted test patches on the house and by public vote Resene Shark won... more
A sanctuary
Outside the Resene Craigieburn is joined by Resene Double Arrowtown... more
1910-1920s villa
Resene Napa with a little Resene Tea added and Resene Half Oilskin for the accents... more
Resene Half Masala
Resene Half Perfect Taupe is the perfect light shade but not too white and feels warm... more
Colour lover
Resene Arrowtown contrasted with Resene Eighth Arrowtown, with the front door in black... more
Live in colour
Outside they have used Resene Bokara Grey. The home backs on to a Regional Park... more
Cottage heritage
In keeping with the heritage of the cottage, Resene Light Beige and Resene Pioneer Red... more
One right colour
Resene Tuna contrasts well with the silver joinery and the green of their garden foliage... more
In harmony
Resene Wheatfield walls, Resene Sambuca trims and Resene Grey Friars roof... more
Back as front
Their back door is their front so they’ve turned this area into a welcoming entrance... more
1880s church
To keep the church protected, it has been painted in Resene Tsunami and Resene Sea Fog... more
Re-renovated
Resene Black CoolColour™ was chosen to give the house a sharp crisp look... more
Cool black
Resene Black with the eaves and flashings Resene White... more
Cosy vibe
Resene Half Colonial White weatherboards and the doors are in Resene Jazz... more
1950s bungalow
Resene Periglacial Blue from the Karen Walker range with trims in Resene Quarter Spanish White... more
Iconic building
Resene Gravel walls combined with a base of Resene Bokara Grey and Resene Gunsmoke... more
1920s villa
Resene Burnham walls, framing in Resene Eternity, skirting in Resene Midnight Moss... more
Colour everywhere
They have painted the exterior in Resene Cougar with windows in Resene Villa White... more
A crisp blue
They painted the whole house using Resene Powder Blue and Resene Weathered Blue... more
Inviting colour
A once tired villa has been refreshed with Resene Ravishing - bold colour choices... more
Neutrals not
The exterior walls are finished in Resene Lemon Grass and Resene Foundry... more
Warmed up
Resene Eighth Sidewinder and Resene Double Sidewinder feature on the exterior... more
Inspiring colours
Resene Double Rakaia, Resene Bastille, Resene Castro and Resene Eighth Pearl Lusta... more
Stand out
Minimising heat build up with Resene Sonyx 101 CoolColour™ Resene Bokara Grey... more
Sandy hues
Resene Eighth Napa, Resene Half Napa and Resene Double Napa, are wet and dry sand colours... more
Brick begone
Rejuvenation of this brick house; painting the brickwork Resene Linen in Resene Lumbersider... more
Colour it up
Resene Stonehenge walls, Resene Spanish White and Resene Grey Friars... more
Unusual brick
Great if set against the right colour palette. They chose Resene Grey Friars... more
WOW factor
The Resene Dynamite screen usually elicits a verbal response when first viewed... more
1930s bungalow
Resene Gravel walls using Resene CoolColour™ technology, which allowed them... more
Beach do-up
White with Resene Arrowtown door surrounds, giving the house more impact... more
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