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Natural complement
With generous sea views and the warmth of wood in the living areas,
this renovation features... more
Refined accent
To find balance between a semi-industrial, New York loft look and a more
refined feel in the bedrooms... more
My own space
Evoking a sense of personal space can be as simple as choosing the right Resene colours... more
Centre of attention
From its dramatic entry to art gallery-like atrium and dedicated interior spaces, the Aorangi Specialist Centre... more
Warm and welcoming
A communal media and billiard room in the upmarket Hereford Residences
benefits from the warm... more
The subtle approach
A subtle palette of Resene colours creates a restful backdrop at Cosmokids child centre... more
Touch of class
This luxury renovation celebrates the charm of the original architecture – paint choices were key... more
Focal point
The power of colour is reflected in this project where the dining room hues pull together the wider palette... more
Elegant tones
This high-end interior exudes refinement and Resene paint finishes played a key part... more
Colour coded
The fit-out of the new offices for media company Fairfax colour-codes zoned... more
Vibrant welcome
Lush tropical gardens surround this home, while a gleaming red door provides a stand-out entry... more
Exotic palette
Evocative furnishings, a giant mural and eye-catching surfaces... a sense of ancient Rome... more
Architectural ally
Off-whites are a versatile backdrop for offices,
allowing occupants to add their own finishing... more
Surface attraction
The NZME fit-out makes the most of the dynamic architecture and its own bold signage... more
Picture this
A simple mural brings this
room to life, with purple
hues from Resene's
Multi-finish collection... more
Perfect vision
Warm and welcoming with a touch of industrial chic, Insight Eyecare's new... more
Calm haven
A calm haven with Resene colours specified to link the house to the natural world... more
Favourite corner
Multi-functional spaces, stunning sea views and a palette of Resene neutrals... more
Light fantastic
Once gloomy and uninviting, this interior now exudes an airy, light-filled charm... more
Sunny side up
Splashes of bright yellow Resene Golden Dream add a whimsical touch to this Modernist kitchen... more
In the mood
A funky bathroom that’s a little bit masculine and full of character... more
French flavour
Colour plays a fundamental role in the design of this restaurant in a seaside location... more
Colour story
To enhance the visual drama of this new kitchen the designer specified a mix of Resene... more
In the mood
To enhance the intimate, semi-industrial look of the new Spice Paragon restaurant... more
Monochrome palette
A fresh, cool backdrop to black-stained timber – Resene Wan White makes a bold statement... more
Defining colour
Colour delineates and defines the spaces in this simple, barn-like home... more
Winning scheme
This lively interior won the Resene Total Colour Residential Interior
Award for 2014... more 
Ray of sunshine
South Seas colours influenced the interior of the historic, restored Sargood Centre
in Dunedin... more
Sunny side up
This new kitchen needed to be simple, sharp, bold and yellow. A Resene Fuel Yellow... more
Talking point
Colour enlivens the interior of the sustainably designed Hybrid Homes house. Resene paint features throughout... more
Eveybody's talking
It started with a blank canvas, and finished with a lively colour palette from Resene – this office has the exact... more
Colour talk
This award-winning home interior features an innovative mix of Resene shades... more
Bright accent
Colour can wield enormous power when used as an accent in a home interior, and it’s all the more dramatic against a neutral... more
Softly, softly
In this living room with no windows, the soft tones of Resene Sandcastle create an inviting, cosy retreat... more
Eden Village
A subtle tone-on-tone colour palette adds visual depth to the interiors at Eden Village... more
Optimism abounds
The new premises housing the head office of the Western District Employment Access is a fresh, inspiring environment... more
Standing ovation
Multicoloured acoustic pleating, a colourful proscenium arch and side walls featuring Resene paints enliven this new... more
Eye catching
To create a dramatic backdrop for the cabinetry and yellow accessories in this kitchen, the designers painted the rear wall in Resene Fuscous Grey... more
Country ambiance
Colour plays a significant role in the design of the house - the contrast between the dark exterior and off-white interior helps to define... more
Award-winning colourway
The eye-catching palette in this house has won a major Resene Total Colour Award. Daring to be different has paid off... more
Full protection
It may be called the Transitional Cathedral, but the new building has been built to the codes required for a permanent structure... more
In the mood
The lighting, materials and dark walls in the Kitty Bar in Brisbane all help to evoke a glamorous 1920s Art Deco look. The walls... more
Pastel palette
The colourful panels on these bathroom walls reflect an appropriate Art Deco influence... more
On the surface
To keep this new house cool in summer, the exterior is painted in Resene CoolColour... more
Look twice
This older home in Elizabeth Bay is enlivened with colours from Resene. There’s no rule... more
Slice of Godzone
Theatrical vignettes and abstract associations are behind the design of this fireplace showroom... more
Which paint?
Bathrooms require special attention when it comes to painting walls, trim and ceilings. Resene covers all the bases... more
In the mood
A spectacular view of Brisbane’s Story Bridge inspired the palette in this penthouse apartment - the walls are in Resene Masala... more
Back to nature
Nestled in the bush, this Paekakariki family home features a limited palette of raw materials, including pine treated with... more
Chalk it up
Staff at the new Microsoft Wellington offices can take ownership of their own lockers
by adding a personal touch... more
Light, fresh and lively
Light paint colours on both the exterior and
interior of the Landmark Homes Karaka house keep the look fresh and lively... more
Inspiring colour
What’s hot for 2013? Resene says high-tech and traditional influences play a major role... more
Coffee break
To revitalise the Hammondville Village Community Centre in New South Wales, the design team specified Resene paints... more
On campus
White walls create a calming backdrop for the colourful furnishings at the
Elim Christian Campus... more
Happy days
Inspired by campground kitchens and traditional army mess tents, this jarrah kitchen is enlivened... more
Black and white
A monochromatic colour palette adds a touch of drama to this seaside house. And... more
Colour blocking
While timber features throughout the Waipa Campus, colour was used as the primary device... more
Inviting colour
To create a welcoming entry to this display apartment, walls feature a mix of Resene shades... more
Looks appetising
Lively colours help to stimulate conversation in this refurbished dining room... more
Camera ready
Bright colours whet the appetite in this new kitchen, which features Resene shades... more
Nod to history
An historic landmark on the upper reaches of the Waitemata Harbour, The Riverhead hotel... more
With a passion
Vibrant colour combinations in this kitchen reflect the owners’ personalities... more
Hub of activity
A bustling office, home to several boutique businesses, gets a vibrant makeover... more
Statement dressing
To highlight the architectural features of this new house, the designer specified bold... more
Prime example
Colourful stairs zigzag up the glazed front of the Ernst & Young and Westpac... more
Little boy blue
Fresh in soft blue and white stripes, this baby’s room was painted in Resene colours... more
Visual continuity
Visual continuity, between rooms and from outside to inside, can make all the difference... more
Colour direction
Colour is used at the Kimi Ora school to enliven both the exterior and interior – it is also used to help the special needs... more
Back to black
To highlight the woodgrain on this 20-year-old
house, the owners repainted the exterior in Resene Waterborne Woodsman... more
Make it special
To enliven this kitchen, a Resene Metallics and
Special Effects paint was chosen... more
Lazy days
This new holiday home, winner of a Resene award, recalls summer days under canvas... more
Art on canvas
The line between art and architecture is blurred in this project... more
Highly charged
Brightly coloured walls define the key areas of the new Les Mills gym in the Britomart... more
Country fare
Both the colour and the reflective nature of the glass splashback in this kitchen... more
Colour story
From green seas and white water to blue skies and golden sunsets, the natural environment... more
Of the land
The soft grey and orange tones of this beachside house were inspired by the landscape... more
Appetising palette
To create a lively colour scheme for this new Asian restaurant, the designer specified vibrant colours from Resene... more
Wynyard Quarter
One of the great aspects of adaptive reuse is when original features of a building can be retained... more
Fresh palette
Whether you are building a new holiday home or updating a traditional bach, Resene ... more
In the frame
Both the kitchen cabinets and the picturesque country views from this house are framed by... more
In the public eye
Bold colours and curved shapes bring a new dimension to this council office. The colours are by Resene... more
Country colours
This award-winning relocatable house was painted in a range of Resene shades... more
Dress to impress
The power to transform is just a brushstroke away, as these Resene projects illustrate... more
Energy efficiency
An energy-efficient home has many spin-offs for homeowners as well as the environment... more
Statement dressing
Display apartments were once defined by safe cream colour palettes. As this project shows... more
Visual continuity
Visual continuity is a prominent feature of this multi-storey house, both inside and out... more
Good sport
Innovative architecture is a key feature of the TSB Hub sports centre in Hawera... more
Picture this
Built around the turn of the last century, this historic villa has been... more
Coat of many colours
Architects and designers are always looking to create a point of difference, but opportunities can be limited... more
Which shade?
Hot and spicy or cool and calm? Whether you want to be bold and daring, or a little more subdued... more
Instant impression
First impressions, no matter what the context, do count. Reputation, social responsibility, research... more
On permanent vacation
An idyllic resort holiday is a sure way to shake off the winter blues. But it can have another beneficial spin-off... more
Open to suggestion
Colours and patterns in this new kitchen can be changed whenever the family chooses...
more
Evocative imagery
Forget the drab council offices of old. City council premises today are much more lively... more
Warm, yet fresh
Mixing timber veneers with white tones creates a crisp, inviting palette... more
In the frame
Framing a slice of the view creates a real sense of visual drama... more
Hard and fast
In any museum environment, the focus is firmly on the displays, but that doesn’t mean... more
Colour up front
Look at any before and after pictures and it's easy to see how a change of colour can... more
Lasting looks
Walls in this powder room feature easy-clean Resene paint tinted to Resene Mamma Mia... more
Exposed location
Given the exposed location and focus on a low maintenance, eco-friendly home... more
Anchoring neutrals
If you are one of the many people for whom plain white, basic white and designer white all… more
In harmony
It isn’t just the material palette that ensures this house is in harmony with the setting... more
Watch this space
Durable, low-maintenance and ecologically sustainable materials are a feature… more
Natural selection
Dark-coloured cladding looks right at home in a native bush setting, as this project illustrates… more
Bon appétit
Good enough to eat - this kitchen features caramel-coloured backpainted glass doors... more
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