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23/08/2024

For as long as humans have been building and decorating, hues borrowed from nature have been used ubiquitously. Before the advent of modern paints, earth-derived pigments that occurred naturally in our surroundings were understandably the only options available – and many of these hues were subtle and understated due to their high susceptibility to light or water. But despite exciting advancements in paint technology and the wide-spread availability of bolder and more saturated colours, muted earth tones continue to be an appealing option for many clients. Colours like brown, beige, taupe and green are not only versatile, they’re also highly comforting and calming. Unlike bolder trend-driven colours, earthy hues have a classic quality that adapt well to just about any style, from rustic and traditional to sleek and sophisticated contemporary looks. Click the link to read more:

For as long as humans have been building and decorating, hues borrowed from nature have been used ubiquitously. Before the advent of modern paints, earth-derived pigments that occurred naturally in our surroundings were understandably the only options available – and many of these hues were subtle...

20/08/2024

Located in the stunning landscapes of NZ's South Island, The Brewer’s Night Inn in Reefton offers an exquisite retreat that transcends the ordinary. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by Tim Groenendaal and Xavier Black, this luxury accommodation invites guests to indulge in a nostalgic journey, blending the charm of a bygone era with contemporary luxury. Click the link to read more:

Located in the stunning landscapes of New Zealand's South Island, The Brewer’s Night Inn in Reefton offers an exquisite retreat that transcends the ordinary. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by Tim Groenendaal and Xavier Black, this luxury accommodation invites guests to indulge in a no...

12/07/2024

Within the ever-changing world of interior design, creating captivating spaces that resonate with current trends while maintaining timeless appeal is a fine art. Alongside their prestigious European brands and in-house creations, the team at May Time pick out the most striking and on-trend Resene paint colours for the backdrop in their Auckland showroom. Click the link to read more:

Within the ever-changing world of interior design, creating captivating spaces that resonate with current trends while maintaining timeless appeal is a fine art. Alongside their prestigious European brands and in-house creations, the team at May Time pick out the most striking and on-trend Resene pa...

10/07/2024

Within Melbourne's bustling business district, a once-dull office space has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to the collaborative efforts of a group of creative minds: Chloe, Abbie, Kiera and Lou. The team, working under the umbrella of Accenture Song, joined forces to breathe life into their workspace using bursts of Resene colour. Click the link to read more. https://www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/specifiers/work-of-art-accenture-songs-vibrant-melbourne-office-mural-unveiled

This vibrant office mural is painted in Resene Havoc, Resene Bright Spark, Resene Ballerina, Resene Saratoga, Resene Bondi Blue, Resene Smoke Tree, Resene Vista Blue, Resene Bingo, Resene Black, Resene White and Resene Moonbeam.

Within Melbourne's bustling business district, a once-dull office space has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to the collaborative efforts of a group of creative minds: Chloe, Abbie, Kiera and Lou. The team, working under the umbrella of Accenture Song, joined forces to breathe life into...

18/06/2024

LAST 2 WEEKS TO ENTER! Have you always wanted to design your own wallpaper or wall mural? Here's your chance to get creative and win prizes with the Resene Wallpaper Design Competition. There is over $7,000 in prizes to be won! Click the link for all the info on how to enter https://www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/specifiers/enter-the-resene-wallpaper-competition-now

Have you always wanted to design your own wallpaper or wall mural? Here's your chance to get creative and win prizes with the Resene Wallpaper Design Competition! 

25/04/2024

Open Christchurch 2024, supported by Resene, celebrates some of Christchurch’s best architecture and special spaces that contribute to Ōtautahi’s sense of place.

This year’s festival, taking place 3-5 May, highlights a variety of buildings, landscapes and experiences, with a focus on innovative mixed-use and adaptive reuse, and rich residential and recreational offerings that span 160 years.

Open Christchurch 2024, supported by Resene, celebrates some of Christchurch’s best architecture and special spaces that contribute to Ōtautahi’s sense of place.

17/04/2024

If you have ever found yourself on the fence about whether it’s better to embrace a trend-focused colour palette or opt for a classic look comprised of timeless hues, we have some good news. Thanks to renewed interest in a previously popular design approach, you may no longer need to choose.

Transitional design is a recently coined term that describes spaces which manage to successfully and harmoniously blend traditional elements with contemporary appeal. For those who wish to respect historical context while infusing modern sensibilities into their projects, the rise of this aesthetic movement comes as the ideal solution for updating early 20th century villas, Art Deco-era commercial buildings and the like.

If you have ever found yourself on the fence about whether it’s better to embrace a trend-focused colour palette or opt for a classic look comprised of timeless hues, we have some good news. Thanks to renewed interest in a previously popular design approach, you may no longer need to choose.

11/04/2024

In the town of Oamaru, New Zealand, the Oamaru Opera House stands as a testament to the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era. Once a beacon of Victorian opulence, time had taken its toll on this architectural gem. However, a recent project led by interior designer Carolina Izzo, has breathed new life into its faded glory, focusing particularly on the restoration of its iconic dome.

In the town of Oamaru, New Zealand, the Oamaru Opera House stands as a testament to the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era. Once a beacon of Victorian opulence, time had taken its toll on this architectural gem. However, a recent project led by interior designer Carolina Izzo, has breathed new li...

19/03/2024

Starship Hospital's Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (HDU) recently underwent a transformative expansion and redesign, aimed at addressing the critical shortage of beds and enhancing the overall experience for young patients and their families.
https://habitatbyresene.co.nz/specifiers/a-colourful-makeover-for-starship-hospitals-paediatric-intensive-care-unit

12/03/2024

As the name implies, dark academia style colour palettes commonly consist of mainly of dark, cocooning hues like blacks, chocolate browns, burgundy reds, dark greens and navy blues such as Resene Times Square, Resene Trek, Resene Scoria, Resene Seaweed and Resene Indian Ink. However, beige, cream and white can also be found within this design style.
An elegant wallpaper with an ornate design or tactile texture is a quintessential companion to the grandeur of this aesthetic. In this room, the centre wall and section beneath mantle in Resene Wallpaper Collection SUM503 with wall above mantel in Resene Wallpaper Collection SOC103.

11/03/2024

The countdown is on to the Auckland Design Week Colour Challenge!

Four Bold and Brave artists are taking the Resene Colour Challenge and painting LIVE on 11am - 3pm Friday 15th March & Saturday 16th March at Signature Floors, 15 Bath Street, Parnell.

The artists will be responding to four challenges per day with colours inspired by the Signature Floors and Resene colour range. Watch them paint live and share tips and techniques. Plus you can even buy the artwork that is created. Take the challenge and put your name in the hat and nominate yourself to be a wildcard artist. Or just watch and enjoy the colourful works take shape.

Make sure you get your Auckland Design Week tickets to watch these artists get colourfully creative: aucklanddesignweek.com/tickets

08/03/2024

The Pocketspace team are starting their 159 Design Resene art installation for Auckland Design Week. Showcasing 2024 palette selections and James Dunlop La Palma custom print 🎨
Get your Auckland Design Week tickets so you can come and paint your piece of Resene colour onto this gorgeous fabric.

05/03/2024

One of the fundamental truths about trends is that, even when they may seem like they’ve come out of nowhere, they don’t happen in a vacuum. New trends always have a root in something that came before them, either grabbing on to a past idea and evolving it further or emerging in reaction to another trend as a way of countering it. With warm minimalism, the trend stems from a bit of both.
Upper wall painted in Resene Athena, lower wall panelling in Resene Creme De La Creme and floor in Resene Courtyard. Table and lamp from Soren Liv, dog ornament from Good Form, book and candle from Smith & Caughey’s, curtain from James Dunlop.

01/03/2024

Want to try the forestcore look?
While deep bushy greens like Resene Rolling Hills and Resene Top Notch are the most characteristic colours for a Forestcore look, soft blacks and deep browns like Resene Night Magic and Resene Dark Chocolate are other welcome additions. Forest-themed wallpaper designs and wallpaper murals are among the most foolproof solutions, and there are plenty of ‘grown-up’ options in the Resene Wallpaper Collection that can add to the aesthetic without looking too twee. And, of course, no Forestcore look could be complete without timber flooring and furniture stained in deep hues like Resene Colorwood Dark Ebony, Resene Colorwood English Walnut and Resene Colorwood Bark.
Wall in Resene Wallpaper Collection DGSUM203.

28/02/2024

Boldness is a defining feature of Cluttercore.
With bright and often high-contrast colour palettes further amping up the visual interest, this style also plays with the juxtaposition of different patterns, often through ornate wallpaper or textiles, creating layers of decoration. For this reason, Cluttercore has been embraced by younger generations as a way of ensuring their living areas and workspaces are unique places where they can feel like they are represented by their surroundings.
Wall in Resene Wallpaper Collection SUM405.

21/02/2024

What is cluttercore?
When it comes to Cluttercore, it probably comes as no surprise that more is more – but it’s not as messy as it sounds. Sometimes referred to as ‘curated maximalism’, the Cluttercore aesthetic is about arranging many items into a tasteful way. At the heart of Cluttercore is the ability to create an interior filled with things that remind occupants of happy memories. For clients that are collectors or attracted to a lot of different design styles, Cluttercore embraces beloved belongings without the need to say goodbye to objects that bring joy or provide a sense of self-expression.
Wall painted in Resene Family Tree and floor stained in Resene Colorwood Tiri. Furniture and décor from The Vitrine, Flotsam & Jetsam, Babalogue and Mr. Bigglesworthy.

14/02/2024

Biophilic design has been on the rise for a while now, and it's no surprise this trend has also taken over TikTok.
Decorators are incorporating natural elements like indoor plants, timber and stone into the design of their spaces to enhance the connection between our built environment and Mother Earth. Bringing a touch of nature indoors boasts a long list of benefits and is lauded for the calmness and vibrancy it offers for the spaces our clients live, work and play. But when combined with a mash-up of Cottagecore, interest in biophilia has helped pave the way for Forestcore.
Wall in Resene Wallpaper Collection 2311-167-04.

11/01/2024

My main role at Resene is being a Resene Colour Expert Online which involves working with people online for the New Zealand and Australian market. I even have people contacting me from further afield who have homes located here.

07/01/2024

Auckland Design Week is thrilled to announce its debut showcase set to take place March 2024.

The new annual event will spotlight the vibrant design scene in Tāmaki Makaurau, offering a collaborative platform for the city’s creative thinkers, design practitioners, showrooms and retailers to converge and celebrate the essence of design, and how it informs the way we live.

The new annual event will spotlight the vibrant design scene in Tāmaki Makaurau, offering a collaborative platform for the city’s creative thinkers, design practitioners, showrooms and retailers to converge and celebrate the essence of design, and how it informs the way we live.

02/01/2024

This could be your most loved wallpaper collection yet. From nature inspired murals that depict windows to another world, to wonderfully flowing patterns and shapes with tranquil hues, the Resene Infinity 2 Wallpaper Collection will allow you to transform any space into a visual masterpiece.

29/12/2023

In our latest edition, you’ll find these articles and more:

Prize-worthy projects: The latest and greatest Resene Total Colour Award recipients
Ones to watch: Up-and-coming innovators impacting the future of design
Character study: Complex neutrals that perfectly pair with popular hero hues
All that glitters: Shimmering new options to create a flawless luxe look
Meet your match: How to pick the perfect paint colour based on a digital hue
Twist and shout: Today's top trending colours pack a nuanced punch

If you missed the latest issue, physical copies are available at your local Resene ColorShop, email us at [email protected] with your business name and address to request a copy (while stocks last) or you can catch up by checking out the digital version online now:

25/12/2023

If you’re looking for ways to really personalise your client’s kitchen, and create a harmonious space, then we have the solution!

Samsung has once more partnered with Resene. Samsung BESPOKE appliances make a home feel more like its inhabitants with the power of customisation. You can elevate your client’s personal space with the colours and combinations that are uniquely them.

If you’re looking for ways to really personalise your client’s kitchen, and create a harmonious space, then we have the solution!

20/12/2023

In the heart of Wellington's CBD, you’ll find a lush green retreat where you can escape off the busy sidewalk and relax with a coffee in hand. Kākāriki Coffee showcases the transformative power of design, passion and a well-chosen palette of Resene paint colours.

13/12/2023

Societal shifts and colour trends will always be closely aligned, and one method of soothing ourselves during tumultuous times is wearing and decorating with calming colours. As we look to the new year ahead, the recent announcement of the Pantone 2024 Color of the Year comes as a gentle and nurturing reminder to slow down and care for both ourselves and one another. Named for the velvety texture that characterises the fruit of the same name, ‘Peach Fuzz’ captures the desire for softness that many people seem to be missing as we continued to be pummelled by an unrelenting news cycle.

Societal shifts and colour trends will always be closely aligned, and one method of soothing ourselves during tumultuous times is wearing and decorating with calming colours. As we look to the new year ahead, the recent announcement of the Pantone 2024 Color of the Year comes as a gentle and nurturi...

06/12/2023

Thinking of creating a wellness space?

Resene’s wide range of colours provides plenty to choose from; from soulful earthy pinks to seafoam green. The Resene palettes have their place in a yoga studio in a way that exudes this sense of peace and tranquillity. Living a life well is a goal everyone should have to focus on, and with that, it includes both physical and mental fitness combined.

Here, the calming tones of spring greens make this a tranquil and relaxing spot. The back Wall is painted in Resene Green Spring, floor in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy, shelf in Resene Green Spring, painted bamboo in Resene Saltpan, bench seat in Resene Paddock, skirting, wire basket and lantern in Resene Half secrets, small pot and vase in Resene Secrets, ire basket: Resene Half Secrets and small vase in Resene Vantage Point.

Towels from Bed Bath and Beyond, drink bottle from Goodthing, ball from Rebel Sport.

Project by Melle Van Sambeek
Image by Bryce Carleton

01/12/2023

Want to try a nature-inspired mural?

Incorporating images of nature within built environments has been proven to be emotionally and intellectually satisfying to building occupants, both through murals and artwork. By hiring an artistic painter, Resene paint colours can be used to create custom artwork on mural designs for your project. Or, look to the mural designs in the Resene Wallpaper Collection for a range of quick and easy-to-install options. You can find a selection of recent releases online or visit your local Resene ColorShop to see the full collection.

Featuring Resene Wallpaper Collection PSH098-VD5.

28/11/2023

BlackWhite issue 7 is out! For more info head to resene.co.nz/blackwhitemag

24/11/2023

The Resene Inspire Wallpaper Collection is home to botanical prints that bring the outdoors in, warming textures that add depth and interest and feather designs that lend a touch of whimsy. The cubic-geometric style and art-deco inspired geometric patterns add a touch of vintage glamour. Whatever your next project may be, you’re sure to find some inspiration in this collection that will wow your clients and create a unique and impressive space.

The Resene Inspire Wallpaper Collection is home to botanical prints that bring the outdoors in, warming textures that add depth and interest and feather designs that lend a touch of whimsy. The cubic-geometric style and art-deco inspired geometric patterns add a touch of vintage glamour. Whatever yo...

20/11/2023

My first ever role at Resene was in 2002 as a part-time shop assistant at our Church Corner store in Christchurch. I then migrated across the ditch in 2009 to work in our only Sydney Resene ColorShop at Crows Nest, then Artarmon, and held that role for twelve years. I have recently stepped out from....

16/11/2023

In the heart of Christchurch's charming New Regent Street, a quaint boutique store captures the essence of luxury, style and personality. The Shoe Curator, a business that was born out of the challenges posed by the pandemic, now finds its home in a cosy 25m² space that perfectly complements its curated collection of exclusive, high-quality shoes.

In the heart of Christchurch's charming New Regent Street, a quaint boutique store captures the essence of luxury, style and personality. The Shoe Curator, a business that was born out of the challenges posed by the pandemic, now finds its home in a cosy 25m² space that perfectly complements its cu...