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Weekend projects

Wanting to tackle a project at your place but only have a weekend to spare?

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Resene has joined forces with local designers and magazines to provide a large variety of projects and crafts to try — everything from outdoor projects, furniture refinishing, upcycling and interior decorating to art or custom painted items. New projects are being added in every month showcasing the latest colours, trends and decorating ideas. Each project has illustrated step by step instructions to follow.

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Upcycle a  table into an bedside cabinet

A cut above the rest
Give a table a chance and it will happily deliver a big lift to your bedroom...

Stencil a tote bag

It’s in the bag
Transform a plain bag into a summery tote with this pretty motif...

Paint a bedroom headboard

Out of the woods
Relax into the festive season by fashioning festive candleholders...

Make a side table

A spot to relax
Create your own little haven of calm by teaming a comfy seat...

Paint a bedroom headboard

Underneath the arches
An easy-to-make headboard of graceful curves and soothing tones...

Paint a cabinet inside for a colourful suprise

Open sesame
Bring a humble wooden cabinet to life with this zingy, inside-out surprise...

Make a pegboard

The hole shebang
Dream up a gorgeous colour scheme for this pegboard then style away...

Painted serving boards

Brilliant boards
Transform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art...

Ombre-effect shelves

Sunrise shelf
Display your prettiest items on these ombre-effect shelves...

Magnetic chalk board

Chalk it up
Keep the whole family on track with this chalk calendar and magnetic board...

Paint a letter

A types
Create a large-scale art project using your intial or a monogram...

Box organisers

Organised chaos
Creative play is essential for kids, but keep their bits and bobs in order...

Stylish planter box

Get your greens
We’ve given this wooden planter box a new lease of life...

Wooden stool

Creative vision
We’ve turned a plain wooden stool into an eye-catching outdoor essential...

DIY Bird Feeter

A bird in the hand
This DIY bird feeder is a cinch to construct and looks lovely...

Potted colour

Potted colour
Transform a plain concrete planter into an eye-catching work of modern art...

Berry bound

Berry bound
A DIY tower to take strawberry growing to new heights...

A crate idea

A crate idea
Three fresh ways to upcycle a wooden crate: market crate, picinic carrier...

Build a vertical herb planter

Up the garden wall
Do good by the planet, cheer the spirits & bring a range of healthy herbs close...

Build a dog kennel

Give me shelter
Every dog has its day, and Winston’s are always warm in this roomy hut...

Build and paint a roadside stand

Sharing the love
A cute roadside stand overflowing with homegrown and handmade goodness...

Build and paint a bird feeder

Singing for their supper
Build a bird feeder in cheerful colours to attract some feathered friends...

Paint a beehive

Hive of activity
Give bees their sweetest life ever with a healthy and colourful home...

Build an open pantry for your neighbourhood

Open pantries, open hearts
Here’s a fantastic way to feed body and soul, and create community...

8 things every chicken coop needs

Meet marvellous Marvin
Say hello to Marvin, my little buddy and the very first chick I hatched...

Colourful plant pot gifts

Top of the pots
'Tis the season for gardening and for gifting; here's a colourful way to...

Making garden storage stylish

Spruce up your shed
Melissa Marriott brings order and style to garden storage...

Hooked on colour

Hooked on colour
Stylist Melissa Marriott creates a cute coat rack for a kid’s bedroom...

Create a clothes rack

Hang it high
Turn a tired old ladder into a stylish clothes rack...

Create a sculptural lamp

Switch it up
Take an old lamp and give it a rustic, colourful new look...

Painted rope-laced tyre seats

Ready to roll
Try this clever idea for making painted rope-laced seats out of old tyres...

How to build a stylish benchseat

Bench seat on a budget
Transform a simple bookcase into a stylish seat with heaps of extra storage...

Paint woven bags to create one of a kind holdalls

Make it yours
Pompoms and paint turn inexpensive woven bags into one-of-a kind holdalls...

Painterly pillows

Painterly pillows
Upcycle old pillowcases to create a set of colourful on-trend cushion covers...

Art inspired shelving storage

The art of storage
Paint vintage drawers to create useful display shelves...

Upcycle drawers to make an kitchen island

Island magic
Create a chic kitchen island from a tired chest of drawers...

Landscape painter

Landscape painter
Nikki's Kettle’s abstract piece was inspired by her local environment...

Fair play

Fair play
A stencil-painted floor will elevate anything from meh to wow...

On the range

On the range
Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment...

Painting plant pots

Sweeten the pot
Show your your potted plants off in a self-decorated container...

Home projects - office space

Home projects
Create an office out of a small room by utilising built-in furniture...

Good on paper - powder room

Good on paper
Get on a roll and make your powder room pop with personality...

DIY bunk beds

Social climber
Building framed bunk beds and finishing with curtains elevates the bach classic...

Slatted headboard with shelves

Head for bed
Make a slatted headboard and incorporate shelves that can be moved...

Update your bedside table with a coat of paint and wallpaper lined drawers

Take sides
Three clever ways to transform a simple wooden bedside table...

Make an advent calendar house

Fun house
Enjoy the thrill of the Christmas countdown with a DIY advent calendar...

Painting a retro mural

Paint the town
Walls looking a bit bare? Paint a show-stopping mural...

A twist on tradition

A twist on tradition
Learn how to create your own modern Christmas decor...

Painted rugs

Floor show
Spruce up your outdoor area with a simple but stylish rug...

Flower power

Flower power
Create a colourful bouquet that won’t need watering...

Creative clay trinkets in shades of green

Bowled over
Make stunning sets of trinket trays simply using baking clay...

Wooden painted artwork

Colour your world
Turn wood scraps into a work of art with the Resene Colorwood wash range...

Decorate a light fixture

Light up your life
The Karen Walker Paints collection will see you sprucing up your home in style...

Salt dough vases and trinket tray

Just dough it
With three ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can give old containers...

Black and white table setting

Set the tone
You can’t go wrong with black and white, and this bold table setting...

Light the way

Light the way
Give your decor a twist with some two-toned clay candle holders...

Tray chic

Tray chic
Repurpose an old picture frame and serve up a message of love...

Make magnetic frames for your artwork

Hang it up
Magnetic frames make it easy to change what’s on display...

Wood plant stand, painted pots

Stand out
Keep your houseplants on trend with colourful pots and timber frames...

Festive tablecloth and decorations

Festive foliage
Make a leaf-printed tablecloth and the perfect hand-painted decoration...

Terracotta bud vases

Wallflowers
Take on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature...

Kiwiana artwork

Tui cute
Adorn your home with your very own piece of Kiwiana artwork...

Father's Day Fun

Father's Day Fun
Add some zing into your Father’s Day gifts with these fun ideas...

Make an entrance

Make an entrance
Add impact at the front door with these bright ideas...

Get organised

Get organised
Get the family life in order with these handy home ideas...

Dining table

Dining table
Bring some colour to the table with these fun setting ideas...

Mother's Day crafts

Making Mother's Day
Add a burst of joy to Mum’s special day with these playful ideas...

Easter fiesta

Easter fiesta
Dust some colour over your Easter with these charming ideas...

Family games

Family games
Get the family playing together this summer with these fun games...

Fun & festive

Fun & festive
Add some style to your Christmas with these great ideas...

Winter craft projects

Winter craft
Keep the family busy this season with these fun ideas...

Starry night - fun Matariki projects

Starry night
Add colour to your home this Matariki with these bright ideas...

Make homemade gifts for mothers day - cheeseboard, love beads and gift wrap

For mothers day
Add that personal touch to Mum’s gift with these clever ideas...

Make holiday crafts -mermaids, painted stool and fairy doors

Holiday craft
Get the kids’ creativity flowing these holidays with some fun ideas...

Painted easter treats

Easter treats
Add some colour to your Easter with these easy paint ideas...

Happy colourful crafts

Colour craft
Create that sunshine vibe with these happy craft ideas...

Painted kiwi holiday crafts

Holiday craft
Keep busy these holidays with some cool Kiwi ideas...

Halloween crafts & games

Halloween ideas
Have fun with family with these colourful halloween ideas...

Make outdoor games, kubb, noughts and crosses and yardzee

Outdoor games
Take the fun outside with these great lawn game ideas...

Make fathers day gifts

Fathers day gifts
Make your own gifts for Dad’s special day with these playful ideas...

Doormat, placemats and keyring

Welcome home
Make your house a home this winter with these welcoming ideas...

Matariki star craft project

Matariki stars
Add sparkle to your home this Matariki with these magical ideas...

Paint mothers day gifts

Making mother’s day
Add a burst of joy to Mum’s special day with these playful ideas...

Easter vases, chicks and storage jars

Easter treasures
Dust some magic over your Easter with these charming ideas...

Make plant tags, striped coasters and candle cans.

Summer socialising
Add a splash of style to your parties this summer with these fun ideas...

Make wooden cactus hooks, beaded keyrings and calendar blocks

Colourful craft
Throw some summer colour into your homes with these cool ideas...

School holidy crafts

School holiday craft
How to splash some colour around our homes these holidays...

Springtime crafts

Springtime craft
Brighten up your life and home with these fun craft ideas...

Easter treats

Easter treats
Get creative with these egg-cellent craft ideas...

Striped crafts for your holidays

For Waitangi Day
Simple stripes create stunning results with these great craft ideas...

Spring projects - flowers, vege markers, painted pots

Christmas crafts
Make some festive cheer with these simple yet magical crafts...

Spring projects - flowers, vege markers, painted pots

Celebrate the season
Spring into action with these blooming lovely ideas...

Painted ice block hooks, platters and stones

School holiday craft
How to splash some colour around our homes and gardens...

Upcycling for school holidays

School holiday craft
Give your kids’ imaginations a workout with these down-to-earth ideas...

Upcycling for winter

Upcycling for winter
Repurpose common items at home with these crafty ideas...

Make easter treats for easter fun.

An easter hunt
Make Easter fun with these crafty ideas from Emily Somerville-Ryan...

Make summer crafts - jars, canisters and salad servers.

Summer craft
A summery lift with fun fruity homewares and paint inspiration...

Painting three ways

This Christmas
This Christmas, add some cheer to your home with these crafty ideas...

Memory game

Mind games
This matching pairs memory game is great for brain-training...

Make stylish artwork

Shape shifter
Create one-of-a-kind artwork that’s inexpensive, eye-catching...

Easter decorations

A sweet wreath
Decorate your house for Easter with this cute wreath...

Make bowls to keep your trinkets in

Trinket keepers
Keep tiny bits and bobs organised with these adorable little bowls...

Display your photos

Picture this
These versatile holders can be used to display favourite photos...

Make words that have meaning to you and your family

Love letters
Make words that have meaning to you and your family...

Crafted containers for many uses

Textural tumblers
These artfully crafted vessels have heaps of uses. Simple and on-trend...

Make eggs with paper cutouts and bunny ears

Eggs & bunny ears
Choose pretty paper to make découpage eggs and bunny ear napkins...

Make an cake stand

Take a stand
Make a pastel-hued cake stand for a display of Easter treats...

Make a birdfeeder for your garden

Birdsong
Be entertained by birds enticed to your garden bird feeder...

Paint wallpaper to make designer gift wrap

Wrapped in style
Create elegantly adorned gifts in classic black and white...

Make a santa sack for your christmas

Santa’s family
These super-cute figures can be used to create a Christmas scene...

Make a santa sack for your christmas

Special delivery
Create a family tradition for your children or grandchildren...

Make a christmas nook

Winter wonderland
Create an adorable winter-themed nook with a snowy feel...

Make table coasters and placemats

Set the scene
Create a Christmas table with a lovingly handmade feel...

Make a christmas advent calendar

The big build-up
Add an ornament every day for an advent calendar with a difference...

Make a christmas star decoration

A snowy glow
Add a gentle warmth to your Christmas decoration...

Make a christmas star decoration

Simply starry
This cleverly understated take on the Christmas star...

Make a felt fir tree for your Christmas table

Felted fir trees
Soft pastel Christmas trees will make a pretty statement on your table...

Make a Glowing lamp

Golden glow
Marsha Smith shows you how to craft illuminating centrepieces...

Wallpapered wall hanging, painted vases and trinket trays

Pretty tidy
Jazz up the bedroom with a wall hanging and trinket trays...

Make a photo wall hanging

Picture this
Make a modern display of your favourite pics with this cute photo wall hanging...

Botanical coasters

Botanical coasters
Impress your guests and protect surfaces with these unique...

Paint chopping boards to store your shopping lists

Board notes
You’ll never forget your appointments with these write-on boards...

Air plant wall hangers

Air plant plaques
Decorate small sunny nooks or bare walls with cute hanging plant plaques...

Make a candle holder

Candle creations
Who would have thought pine chair feet could make such an amazing...

Paint a trinket box

Trinket box
Make this little gem for storing your own jewellery...

Paint a shopping bag

Artistic shopping bag
What better way to help the environment than to create your own shopping bag?...

Make an beachy mirror

Coastal cool
Transform a simple mirror into a modern piece of art...

Customise your office space

Home office
Get organised this year with these handy storage ideas...

Make christmas themed decorations

December delights
Have fun creating your own Christmas decor with Resene’s festive...

Cactus themed crafts

DIY cacti
How to create some super-cute and affordable cactus-themed crafts...

Skater clock

Paint a wooden platter
Use Resene’s beautiful paint palette to create a serving tray fit for a queen...

Skater clock

Skater clock
Start by giving the skate deck a light sand and dust...

Painted garden stones

Garden stones
River-stone markers the perfect way to identify your freshly planted seeds...

Painted glass bottles

Painted glass bottles
Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own...

Make a sloth pin board

Pin it - Sleepy sloth
Creating a mood board or pinboard to keep household notes tidy is easy...

Make a pretty tea box

Tea gift boxes
A beautifully decorated box filled with aromatic tea...

Handpainted Easter Eggs

Nest eggs
Create a display of gorgeous handpainted eggs for your home...

Christmas decorations

Woodland christmas decorations
Personalise your tree with adorable homemade woodland characters...

Christmas DIY - make a Christmas tree

Deck your halls
Hang your stockings with pride this year by making these beautiful hangers...

Comfort zones

Comfort zones
Layer complementary colours and tons of texture...

Frieze frame

Frieze frame
Trim a space with a classic decoration made simpler...

Wow ok

Wow ok
Wrap your head around a bit of Barbiecore for fun...

Squiggle it

Squiggle it
We wanna see you get artsy around the edges in your young ones' bedroom...

Bedroom colour blocked zone

Gold-y blocks
Make your bedroom just right with zones in honey-ish hues and other shades...

A Mediterranean-styled table

Let's do lunch
A Mediterranean-styled table on your deck, or in your backyard...

Retro kitchen painted in earthy tones and painted floor

Pow factor
Primary colours pop within an earthy scheme that also puts a twist on...

Painted entryway and tile patterned floor

Choc full
Cocoa-ish colours and textures for an entry that’s an all-around treat...

Nook here

Nook here
Turn your attention to a built-in detail that’s technically tucked away...

Stain a plywood wall

Timber!
Combine different woods and stains for a cohesive look...

Make an outdoor room

Inside out
Reinvent your courtyard as a sheltered exterior room...

Vintage filmset inspiration

As scene
Lights, camera and interior action in spaces that recall cinematic magic...

Paint a bench seat

Dining sweet
A nostalgic, restaurant inspired setting for good nights in...

Colourwashed mural

Home comfort
This colour-washed mural has a reassuring old-timey...

Paint borders for an dramatic effect

Outer limits
Give a space a colourful edge with painted borders...

Textured paint effects

Touch of paradise
This sun-drenched courtyard brings the feels with a clever textural effect...

Painting the floors and walls with decorative effects

Outside the lines
Go rogue in high style by using paint in unexpected places...

Citrus segments

Citrus segments
Swap neutral colours for fruity hues in well-positioned blocks...

On trend colours

Get up on this
There’s a look for every aesthetic – what’s your jam?...

Painted entranceway stripe

Make an entrance
Turn an everyday thoroughfare into a home highlight...

Timeless hues

Live forever
Set a mood you’ll want to stick with using timeless hues...

Moonlight shadow rainbow colours

Imagine that - Moonlight shadow
This richly toned rainbow ‘headboard’ invites the soundest of sleeps...

Using bold colours

Imagine that - Eye spy
Excite an enquiring mind with a playroom mural...

Soothing colours for a bedroom

Lay low
Soothing blues and browns make for a sleep space you’ll be happy to...

Using bold colours

Panel discussion
Okay, let’s talk about bold colours – how do you combine them...

A chic bach

Escape plan
Everyone knows the best baches are simple and low-maintenance...

Gender neutral kids murals

Looks like fun
Here are two gender-neutral mural ideas that are neat for kids...

Frame the view

All I see is you
Frame the view inside or out to create a dynamic work of ever-changing art...

Soft focus - how to colourwash walls

Soft focus
Colourwashed walls in a calming dusty nude blur...

Winter's Tale

Winter's tale
We like to think of the rainy season as a good reason for some guilt-free...

Industrial moodboard

Hanging out
This handy industrial moodboard makes for an easy Saturday afternoon project...

Hold me closer

Hold me closer
If it all gets a bit much, retreat to a space where moody blue...

Combining paint colours

We go together
We all have one of those friends, the type who knows just how to...

Childrens bedroom colours

Wonder walls
A couple of easy ways to create sleep spaces for children...

Herringbone painted floor effect

Team players
How to create a green and off-white herringbone effect floor...

Create a cute abstract mobile

Art mobile
Learn how to create a cute abstract mobile with these instructions...

Pretty painted handles make handy hangers

Coloured knobs
Pretty painted handles make handy hangers and double as cute...

Create an indoor activities mat

Activities mat
Create a designated spot to enjoy the great indoors...

Tropical patterned planters

Tropical patterned planters
Use bold patterns and colours to create your own leafy outdoor oasis...

A Memphis setting

A Memphis setting
The wild stylings of the 80s Memphis design movement are back...

How to make a pegboard organiser, a great addition to your entranceway

Make an entrance
This pegboard organiser is a great addition to your entranceway...

Abstract graphic headboard

Make it shine
Create your own abstract graphic headboard with a simple stencil...

Child's play

Child's play
Creating a space for active play is easy with magnetic, chalk and...

Make a wall hanging

Paint and peel
Use this simple technique, paint and peel, and make a wall hanging...

Courtyard project

Courtyard project
How to create coloured and textured effects for your planters...

Making economic use of space in a caravan refit

Home on wheels
You don’t need a lot of space to feel like your at home...

Upcycled cat bed

Upcycled cat bed
A comfy bed out of a set of unloved drawers that your moggy will love...

How to update a tired lampshade

Update a lampshade
If you’ve got an old lampshade, don’t throw it out – upcycle it...

Colourful corkboard

Colourful corkboard
Give a corkboard a new lease of life and transform it into a colourful...

Make a character door

Make an entrance
Create a character door with this clever hack using photo frames and paint...

Rattan refresh - a cabinet upcycle

Rattan refresh
Update an old cabinet with on-trend rattan and a retro-cool mint...

Hula hoop drinks trolley

Hula hoop bar cart
Add some mid-century glamour to your home with this ingenious drinks trolley...

Make window shelving

Window dressing
Transform regular windows with pretty shelving – for small plants...

Painting abstract artwork

DIY abstraction
Want a weekend project that takes little time, effort or money...

Make a beside shelf

Shelf esteem
Make a floating bedside ledge that tones into your colour scheme...

Make an advent calendar

Merry & light
In the spirit of Haven, make this advent calendar your own...

Feature fireplace

Feature fireplace
Give your fireplace the ‘wow’ factor using Mason Handcrafted Wallpaper...

Bird feeding table

Bird feeding table
It’s easy to create this simple feeding table for garden birds...

Wallpapered feature wall

Wallpapered feature wall
Transform a plain wall into an eye-catching feature using floral...

Storage shelves

Storage shelves
It’s easy to create these handy shelving unit using some plywood...

Whitewash memo board

Whitewash memo board
It’s easy to recycle some old tongue-and-groove timber...

Plant label

Plant label
It’s easy to create this handy plant label using a Resene paint stirrer...

Install some bathroom wooden shutters

Bathroom shutters
Freshen up an old villa bathroom with a pair of revamped window shutters...

Paint your garage wall

Garage wall
Smarten up a tired garage wall with bold new coat of paint...

How to paint a lava lamp

Lava lamp
Go retro and turn a plain white lava lamp into a colourful feature...

Build a bird feeder for your garden

Bird feeder
Create a handy bird feeder to attract feathered friends into your garden...

Paint a metal gate

Metal gate
Transform a drab metal gate into a bright focal point...

Paint a feature wall

Feature wall
Transform a plain wall into a bold feature using Resene Paua...

Paint wardrobe doors

Wardrobe doors
Inject a bit of colour into a plain set of wardrobe doors...

Repaint your radiator heater

Radiator
It’s easy to freshen up a chipped and tired radiator...

Paint a fence

Painted fence
It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature...

Make a terracotta planter

Terracotta planter
It’s easy to create this simple planter using a couple of terracotta pots...

Make glasshouse shelves

Glasshouse shelves
Create some simple shelving for a glasshouse or conservatory...

Repaint a concrete wall

Concrete wall
Brighten up a tired concrete wall with a little bit of help...

Paint a blue succulent trough

Succulent trough
It’s easy to create this simple blue succulent trough...

Paint a terracotta pot

Aged terracotta pot
It’s easy to age a brand new terracotta pot using Resene Karen Walker...

Paint a concrete pad in your garden

Concrete pad
Transform a dull concrete pad into an attractive seating area...

Make an raised garden bed

Painted raised bed
Add interest to a corner of the garden with this painted raised bed...

Paint distressed effect on garden shelves

Distressed garden shelves
It’s easy to create a distressed paint effect using two contrasting...

Mini cold frame garden

Mini cold frame
Grow seeds or cuttings during the cooler months with this cold frame...

Make a bird bath

Bird bath
Brighten up a corner of the garden with this easy-to-build bird bath...

Make a plant box

Pot plant holder
Create this colourful indoor pot plant holder with some help from Resene...

Paint a corrugated iron fence

Corrugated iron fence
It’s easy to brighten up a tired corrugated iron fence...

Make a planter box

Berry planter box
Inject a splash of bright red into the garden with this colourful planter box...

Make greenhouse shelves

Greenhouse shelves
Create some extra storage in your greenhouse or shed...

Paint a terracotta pot

Sunflower pot
Transform a plain terracotta pot into a colourful garden feature...

Paint a metallic mirror

Metallic blue mirror
It’s easy to give a plain framed mirror the metallic ‘wow’ factor...

Mini garlic bed

Mini garlic bed
Build this mini garlic bed from landscaping timber – perfect...

Make a recycled fence

Recycled fence
It’s easy to recycle an old wooden bed head into a smart painted fence...

Paint a stencil house number

Stencilled house number
It’s quick and easy to create this eye-catching house number...

Re-paint an old window

Paint a wooden window
When timber surfaces are less than perfect, Resene Timber Surface Prep...

Paint your patio

Painted patio
It’s easy to revamp an old painted patio with these step-by-step instructions...

Paint a fence

Painted fence
It’s easy to spruce up an old stained wooden fence...

Make a concrete block garden bed

Block raised garden bed
Recycle some old concrete blocks into a smart raised bed...

How to paint garden shelves

Garden shelves
Smarten up some old painted outdoor shelves...

Paint your new herb pots

Paint herb pots
Create these stylish herb pots using a selection of fresh Resene greens...

Repaint your front gate

Front gate
It’s easy to spruce up an old wooden front gate...

aint a planter box

Paint a planter box
Give a new lease of life to an old wooden planter box...

Shed wall

Shed wall
Transform a drab shed wall into a fresh feature...

Paint kitchen cabinets

Kitchen unit
Give your old kitchen units a new lease of life...

How to freshen up an old ceiling

Tongue and groove ceiling
Freshen up an old tongue and groove ceiling with some help from Resene...

How to brighten up a plain wooden gate

Garden gate
Brighten up a plain wooden gate with some Resene paint...

How to repaint a shed roof

Paint a shed roof
Repaint your shed roof using Resene Summit roof paint...

Turn a plastic watering jug into a planter for potted colour

Plastic planter
Turn a plastic watering jug into a planter with these step-by-step instructions...

Extend your kitchen windowsill for extra shelf space

Kitchen windowsill - shelf
See how to extend the width of your existing windowsill...

Revamp your tired bathroom

Bathroom revamp
Create a fresh bathroom space with the help of Resene...

Concrete block herb planter

Block planter - herbs
Learn how to make a concrete block herb planter...

Create a new shelf from an old drawer

Drawer shelf
Learn how to create a shelf from an old drawer...

How to replace a rotten wooden shed window

Shed window
How to replace a rotten wooden shed window...

painted plant pot stand

Plant pot stand
Make a painted plant pot stand using some offcuts of treated timbers...

Give painted wooden garden boxes a real fresh look

Raised beds
Refresh painted wooden garden boxes for a fun weekend project...

Terracotta paving

Terracotta paving
Paint a path to make a terracotta non skid walkway...

Strawberry pot

Strawberry pot
Paint a terracotta strawberry pot for a fun project...

Make a wine glass holder from a rake head

Wine glass holder
Learn how to make a wine glass holder from a rake head...

Build a storage crate

Storage crate
Learn how to make a storage crate with these step-by-step instructions...

Make a house number

House number
Create this cool classic house number for a fun project...

Blackboard clock

Blackboard clock
Turn a simple wall clock into a bright and funky feature...

Plant stand from old chair

Plant stand
Make this stylish outdoor plant stand from a chair...

Painted fireplace

Painted fireplace
Transform an old fireplace into a stunning design feature...

Painting new window frames

New window frame
Transform the bare wooden sills and surrounds of new white windows...

Painting wallpaper

Wallpaper magic
It's easy to cover over old vinyl wallpaper like magic with Resene paints...

Painted front door

Painted front door
Give a tired old front door a fresh new lease of life with Resene colours...

Lounge feature wall

Lounge feature wall
Create a sophisticated contemporary look for a lounge feature wall...

Revamp your kitchen with paint

Kitchen revamp
Instantly freshen up a tired looking kitchen with a subtle palette...

Create a wood grain effect mirror frame

Wood grain mirror
Transform a MDF framed mirror into a striking feature...

Golden succulent pot

Golden succulent pot
Make this shimmering golden garden feature from an old concrete plant pot...

Crackle effect on lamp base

Crackle effect lamp
Turn an inexpensive table lamp into an elegant feature for the home...

Rainbow bird table

Rainbow bird table
A fabulous new top of vibrant colours makes a bird table new again...

Bathroom cabinet renovation

Bathroom cabinet
Make a a funky feature from an old bathroom cabinet...

Two-colour feature wall

Two-colour feature wall
An eyecatching feature wall is created by by using two vibrant contrasting...

Framed memo board

Framed memo board
Turn an old framed picture into a memo board masterpiece...

Verdigris candle holder

Verdigris candle holder
Create this fabulous faux verdigris effect using a combination of Resene colours...

Checkerboard floor

Checkerboard floor
Transform an old painted particleboard floor into a classic checkerboard design...

Key hanger

Key hanger
It’s easy to create this handy key hanger from plywood and cup hooks...

Whitewash art plinth

Whitewash art plinth
Turn a rough box into a shabby-chic art plinth...

Silver plant pot

Silver plant pot
Transform a simple terracotta pot into a metallic masterpiece...

Mug shelf

Mug shelf
Build this mini mug shelf in a few hours and use two Resene paint stirrers...

Cube style games table

Games table
Keep the kids happy and create this fun cube style games table...

Mosaic look garden coffee table

Garden coffee table
Create a fabulous painted mosaic garden coffee table...

Metallic planter

Metallic planter
Make this fabulous gold succulent pot using Resene Sandtex...

Paint an iron fence

Storage box
Build this handy MDF storage box with an instant chalkboard label...

Paint an iron fence

Paint an iron fence
Smarten up a corrugated iron fence in a weekend using Resene Lumbersider...

Wine bottle rack made from recycled paint cans

Wine bottle rack
Go green and recycle your old Resene paint tins into this fabulous wine rack...

Laundry box

Laundry box
Make this handy laundry box from a cardboard ‘Disbin’...

Playground storage unit

Playground storage unit
Build this easy to build storage unit and brighten up the kids playroom...

Make a kitchen memo board

Kitchen memo board
Create this handy kitchen memo board and spruce up your kitchen...

Treasured trinkets

Treasured trinkets
Get creative for Christmas with beautiful birds and sparkling stars...

How to create a profile picture

A striking resemblance
Capture their likeness and create something beautiful for your wall...

Family trees

Family trees
This craft activity is great fun for tamariki of all ages...

Painting a picnic table

A pretty picnic
Spring's the perfect time to give new life to that old table...

Revive old picture frames

Frame worthy
Revive old frames and display those family snaps in style...

Paint terracotta pots to for your garden

Potting glitz
This painting project will bring colour and sparkle to your outdoors...

Paint christmas themed pinecone trees

Pinecone Christmas trees
Kids DIY - make this Christmassy art project with Testpot colours...

Make blackboard owl

Owl hands on deck!
Creating a wise owl to watch over their favourite play area...

Make a dino themed display area

Pin-up Dinos
Create a themed art display area for a kids’ room...

Creating wallpaper artwork

Wallpaper art
What do you do with your extra Resene Wallpaper? Create artwork...

How to paint rocks

Hidden surprises
There’s a painted-rock revival roaring through communities...

Paint the childrens garden fence

Resene rainbow
What better way to brighten up a new fence than with a rainbow...

Paint a bright masterpiece

Think bright
Add some bright, playful colours to your life, like this piece...

Painted heart art

Made with love
Little hands love creating things for their family and friends...

Painted rock ideas

Rock out in your garden
Add some colourful characters to your garden, like this ladybug...

Sparkly planters

Sparkly planters
Bring some bling and greenery to any occasion...

Artwork you can see in the dark

Artwork you can see in the dark
Create some artwork that can still be enjoyed well after the lights are out...

Create a unique gift

The gift of love
There’s nothing more personal than creating a unique gift yourself...

Christmas DIY - make a Christmas tree

Shimmer me timbers
Transform a pallet for a Christmas tree that is rustic and radiant...

Winter edit

Winter edit
View these three Winter inspired interior looks...

Winter edit

Winter edit
View these three Winter inspired interior looks...

Autumn edit

Autumn edit
View these three Autumn inspired interior looks...

Tonal flow or nordic cool

Tonal flow or nordic cool
Shelley Sweeney and Jen McBride style one piece with two colourways...

Boutique chic or sage haven

Boutique chic or sage haven
Shelley Sweeney and Jen McBride style one piece with two colourways...

2 looks for an outdoor living space

Garden party or Living landscape
Shelley Sweeney and Jen McBride style one piece with two colourways...

2 looks for a home office

Rustic electic or Dusk and moonlight
Shelley Sweeney styles one piece...

2 looks for living rooms

French resolution or Coastal calm
Shelley Sweeney and Jen McBride style one piece with two colourways...

Reading corners and nooks - 2 looks

Sunset santuary or Cosy nook
Shelley Sweeney and Jen McBride style one piece with two colourways...

A dining room table - 2 looks

Blush brunch or Dark Luxe
Shelley Sweeney and Jen McBride style one piece with two colourways...

Mid-century chair styled 2 ways

Country kid or Modern town
Alex Fulton styles one piece with two colourways...

Black and white, Mondrian looks

Monochromatic or Mondrian
Alex Fulton styles one piece with two colourways...

Wintery looks

Neutral looks or All the greens
Alex Fulton styles one piece with two colourways...

Cosy winter looks

Comfort zone or Down to earth
Alex Fulton styles one piece with two colourways...

Revitalise a plant stand

Revitalise a plant stand
Crafting the perfect indoor solution for your greenery...

Revamp an old light fitting

Revamp an old light fitting
Add ambience and a touch of elegance to our outdoor living spaces...

Organise your kitchen with storage jars

Get organised
An easy organisational idea with these handmade storage jars...

Modernise an outdated wooden dining table

Update your dining table
Transform a wooden dining table into a masterpiece...

Update an old unwanted bedside lamp with a coat of paint

Lighting the way
Update an old unwanted bedside lamp with a coat of paint...

Add a touch of texture to a kitchen breakfast bar

Get into the groove
Add a touch of texture to a kitchen breakfast bar...

Restyled furniture

Restyled furniture
Get creative and up-cycle furniture with paint and patterns...

Updating old wooden chairs

Seated style
Old wooden dining chairs are given a modern look...

Upcycle a timber pallet into a coffee table

New lease of life
Upcycle a timber pallet into a delightful coffee table...

Colourful vintage nesting tables

Colourful nest
A set of vintage nesting tables are given a new lease on life...

Refresh a wooden stool with a coat of paint

Refresh with colour
Modernise an old stool with a lick of paint and a dip of colour...

Cocoon in colour this winter

Cocoon in colour this winter
As the weather cools down and the rain rolls in we find ourselves...

Shade of autumn

Shade of autumn
Autumn is filled with an abundance of delicious and natural toned colours...

Colour lovers look out

Colour lovers lookout!
2015 is the year to explore new colours with new colour collections...

Colour slumber

Colourful slumber
Your master bedroom deserves some serious thought and consideration...

Soaking up colour

Soaking up colour
Bathrooms can be beautiful and stylish statement spaces...

Winning combinations - colour

Winning combinations
Curtains have the ability to transform a room from the mundane...

Outer layout - exterior colours

Outer layer
Create a great first impression with expert advice on your exterior...

Wallpaper and paint

Wallpaper & paint
When it comes to selecting wallpaper and paint colours for your home...

Practical products

Practical products
We look at why selecting the right product for the right use..

Where to start - painting

Where to start
For colour consultant Jenny Heperi, of Carpet Court...

Nighcap and crowdpleasing cocktail recipes

Set the tone
A cosy nightcap and colourful crowd-pleasing cocktails...

Sunset coloured and 80s style cocktail recipes

Sundowners
We channel hues of sunset and 80s-style cocktails...

Bold coloured cocktail recipes

Colour fill
Bold cocktails with hues that pack a punch, inspired by Resene paint colours...

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