Resene colours

Which white is right for you? Resene Colour Expert Nikki Morris guides us through the top ten shades of white

A magic moment over a glass of wine gave rise to this retro-styled home that uses moody greens, rich timber and pops of vivid orange to create a calm vibe

The Block NZ’s site foreman Peter Wolfkamp traded the rule book for a paintbrush when he renovated his circa 1910 cottage. He and his wife Debbie rose to the challenge of taking the century-old cottage and creating a home fit for modern living. The couple gave their home, which is situated in Devonport’s heritage zone, a sophisticated makeover with a bold range of Resene neutrals including striking Resene Nero and Resene Double Stack.

Arna and Dave say when it comes to picking colours and styling a home, don’t overthink it. Choose what you love and you can’t go wrong. This meant bold and exciting Resene colours for this couple, in rich, earthy tones like Resene Waiouru and Resene Desperado. “We wanted to add interest with colour without being blindingly bright.”

Discover how the 2020 Resene Colour Home Awards winners brought subtle colour and a big dose of character back to this Oamaru villa

About Resene Palm Green: It’s an old college green, traditional and mossy. How to use it: Choose this colour to bring a rich, luxurious vibe to interiors and add drama with a feature wall in a lounge. Go bold in a study on all four walls, for a traditional and comforting vibe. Complementary colours: If you’re looking to a complementary colour for deep green, Resene Rustic Red is a deep blue-based maroon red, robust enough to counter the strength of Resene Palm Green.

Resene Merino is a light and versatile off-white with a green oxide undertone.

Here, retro-based vintage colours are used for the new-look rooms, inspired by the furniture...

As a new bed and breakfast it needed new colours inside and out. They have always used Resene paint in any of their renovations.

This year’s Resene Colour Home Awards winner had some sleepless nights about her edgy paint colour choice, but it was a champion decision The 2022 Resene Colour Awards winne r rewrote the rule book when it came to using bold, unapologetic colour without compromise. Awash in a world of white kitchens, Arna Marshall’s fearless use […]