From emerge magazine - issue 01, pick your palette
Wood stains offer a timeless way to enhance the natural beauty of timber, whether you're after a deep, moody finish or a soft, sun-washed look.
In this Japanese meets Scandi space the plywood panels on the back wall and coffee table are finished in Resene Colour Enhance Japan Black mixed with Resene Aquaclear satin, floor in Resene Colour Enhance Japan Black mixed with Resene Qristal ClearFloor, side wall and column in Resene Black Sand, stool in Resene Colorwood Walnut, tray in Resene Black Sand and large wooden bowl in Resene Colorwood Walnut. Kettle, mugs and lamp from Public Record, armchairs from Mr.Bigglesworthy.
In this Japanese meets Scandi space the plywood panels on the back wall and coffee table are finished in Resene Colour Enhance Japan Black mixed with Resene Aquaclear satin.
Floor in Resene Colour Enhance Japan Black mixed with Resene Qristal ClearFloor, side wall and column in Resene Black Sand, stool in Resene Colorwood Walnut, tray in Resene Black Sand and large wooden bowl in Resene Colorwood Walnut. Kettle, mugs and lamp from Public Record, armchairs from Mr.Bigglesworthy.
Spend time outdoors all year round with outdoor rooms designed for all weather. Back wall painted in Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream, planter box in Resene Half Thorndon Cream and floor ‘tiles’ in Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen in Resene All Black and Resene Thorndon Cream. Trellis finished in Resene Furniture and Decking Oil, outdoor chair and coffee table in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Limed Oak, wooden stool (left) in Resene Woodsman Cedar Natural Wood Oil in Resene Tararua, small pot on table in Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream, wooden planter box (left) in Resene Woodsman English Walnut and wooden bowl (on table) in Resene Woodsman Cedar Natural Wood Oil in Resene Tongariro.
Spend time outdoors all year round with outdoor rooms designed for all weather. Back wall painted in Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream, planter box in Resene Half Thorndon Cream.
Planter box in Resene Half Thorndon Cream and floor ‘tiles’ in Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen in Resene All Black and Resene Thorndon Cream. Trellis finished in Resene Furniture and Decking Oil, outdoor chair and coffee table in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Limed Oak, wooden stool (left) in Resene Woodsman Cedar Natural Wood Oil in Resene Tararua, small pot on table in Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream, wooden planter box (left) in Resene Woodsman English Walnut and wooden bowl (on table) in Resene Woodsman Cedar Natural Wood Oil in Resene Tongariro.
Celebrating the natural beauty of the timber. This wall is stained in Resene Colorwood Walnut, floor painted in Resene Walk-on in Resene Half Pearl Lusta and coat stand and picture frame finished in Resene Woodsman Cedar Natural Wood Oil in Resene Hanmer. Sofa and coffee table from Soren Liv, rug from Nodi.
Celebrating the natural beauty of the timber. This wall is stained in Resene Colorwood Walnut, floor painted in Resene Walk-on in Resene Half Pearl Lusta.
Coat stand and picture frame finished in Resene Woodsman Cedar Natural Wood Oil in Resene Hanmer. Sofa and coffee table from Soren Liv, rug from Nodi.
top tip Rejuvenate timber with your own custom stain finish by blending Resene Aquaclear (for walls) or Resene Qristal ClearFloor (for flooring) with your choice of Resene Colour Enhance.
Dark stains like Resene Colorwood Pitch Black or medium tones like Resene Colorwood Walnut bring richness and sophistication to interior spaces, grounding a room with warmth and depth. For a lighter, more natural aesthetic, softer stains like Resene Colorwood Natural allow the wood grain to shine through, creating an airy and relaxed feel.
Outdoors these same colours tinted into Resene Woodsman stains provide durable protection while enriching the timber's character, making them ideal for everything from decks to cladding. Whether bold or subtle, wood stains are a versatile tool for bringing out the best in natural surfaces.
Colours and products mentioned in this article
Testpot colours and products marked as "buy in-store" may not yet be available in our online ColorShop, however, they can be purchased at your local Resene ColorShop or reseller.
Resene Tongariro
Resene Tararua
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