Need some colour inspiration? Get inspired with colour and the latest decorating and colour trends!
If you're getting ready for your next decorating journey, browse through these beautiful mood boards, paints, colours and decorating ideas to help you select just the right look and mood for your space. For more ideas, see the decorating inspiration gallery, habitat magazine or view how-to project ideas.
Work of art
This trend isn't just about decoration – it's about infusing spaces with plenty of personality... more
A penchant for pattern
Nothing makes an impact in a room like a fearless black and white pattern... more
Black magic
A cosy, cocoon-like lounge offers extra room to be creative with a colour scheme... more
Nature’s best
Dark Resene wood stains provide a nurturing, cosy, and comforting elegance... more
Deep and restorative
We feel no boundaries when it comes to bringing colour and texture and pattern into our bathrooms... more
Dual tones dominate
Two or tri-tone colour schemes are contemporary yet timeless, and a top design trend this season... more
French blue with a twist
Traditional yet trendy, French blue has an enduring appeal that transcends time... more
Dopamine décor: In with the bold
A new trend has emerged and captivated both designers and homeowners... more
Chocolate chic: The bold return of brown
Rich, chocolatey hues are set to have a major comeback... more
Modern organic
Celebrate the beauty of dark, earthy hues and natural wood grains... more
Bring the inside out
Let no space in your home go to waste – embrace the potential of outdoor areas... more
Embrace the elements
Bring a resort-feel to your backyard and embrace the elements with an outdoor shower... more
Cobalt chic
Bright, electric blues exude confidence, energy and a touch of sophistication... more
Inky blue hues for productive moods
Layering different blue tones is a fantastic way to embrace the shade’s timelessness... more
Mediterranean magic: a slice of bliss at home
Let yourself be carried away to evenings beside the Mediterranean Sea ... more
At first glance
Make your hallway warm and inviting with a little know-how from Resene... more
Modern art
A bold, geometric mural painted in arresting Resene colours adds a unique and striking touch... more
Tranquil tones: the art of a neutral bedroom
A surge in discussions surrounding ‘wellness culture’ has seen the design world shift... more
Retro revival: the rebirth of orange
Nothing says 1970s glam like an injection of orange. A warm and sophisticated interior... more
Make it Matisse
There are no rules when it comes to incorporating colour in a home... more
Barkitecture is top dog
Want a pet friendly home without sacrificing comfort, practicality or design aesthetic?... more
Round and around, up and down
Arches are an architectural device that have been popping up in our homes... more
Pretty in pink
The popularity of pink walls has surged in recent years in the interior design world... more
Fine lines
Add a sense of drama and intrigue in a living space with bang-on-trend battens... more
Outdoor flair
Painted floor patterns transform outdoor areas into something special... more
Midnight tones for media rooms
Set the tone for movie nights on the sofa with a deep, moody blue colour palette... more
Wonderful wood
Take a simple yet beautiful wood panel and treat with Resene Colorwood Touch Wood... more
The magic of multi-use
The magic of colour in this space lies in its ability to create visual separation... more
The modern mudroom
Add a splash of colour to your floors and walls to create a modern, luxurious mudroom... more
Comfort in curves
Curves, rounded edges and softness are trending in the interior world... more
Media minds
Televisions have come a long way from the clunky bulky machines that dominated our living rooms... more
Nooks and books
Space is a premium in any home and more often than not we need our spaces to be multi-functional... more
Screen style
Not all rooms are created equal and you’re often faced with a space that needs to fulfil more than one... more
Shades of grey: the Scandi neutral here to stay
Timeless and versatile, greys are a chic staple that offer the perfect neutral foundation for a space... more
Blank canvas
Let white in all its shades of warmth and coolness be a blank canvas for pops of any hue... more
Lean into nature
There’s nothing quite like knowing you have your own outdoor oasis waiting for you after a long day... more
Draw on neutrals for ultimate elegance
Nothing adds elegance and glamour to a room like a neutral colour palette... more
Embrace your inner ‘Coastal Grandmother’
A popular trend that beautifully melds neutral and nautical blue colour palettes with natural textures... more
Pegging out a corner of the garage
Having somewhere to indulge in the time-honoured pastime of tinkering is in most of our DNA... more
Of shape, tone and texture
Tonal colour schemes are a timeless and age-old way to decorate a room – or, in fact, an entire house... more
It’s tonal but not as we know it
A contemporary and elegant space that’s also a little quirky... more
A superior exterior in beachy blues
You can easily create a beachy vibe at home with sea-inspired colours and some simple accessories... more