Weekend projects
Wanting to tackle a project at your place but only have a weekend to spare?
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 custo
m 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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Nadia magazine - DIY projects

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

Brilliant boards
Transform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few pots of paint... more

Sunrise shelfDisplay your prettiest items on these ombre-effect shelves and enjoy a beautiful sunrise... more

Chalk it up
Combine a chalk calendar with a nifty magnetic board to keep the whole family on track and on time... more
A types
Whether you choose your own initial, create a family monogram or come up with something... more

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

Get your greens
We’ve given this wooden planter box a new lease of life with a stylish Resene paint finish and a bounty of fresh... view

Creative vision
Here we’ve turned a plain
wooden stool into an eye-catching outdoor essential with nothing but a lick... view

A bird in the hand
This DIY bird feeder is a cinch to construct and looks lovely with a lick of Resene paint and wood stain... view

Potted colour
Transform a plain concrete planter into an eye-catching work of modern art and bring nature... view
Nadia's Journal - articles, ideas, projects

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

Meet marvellous Marvin
Say hello to Marvin, my little buddy and the very first chick I hatched. 8 things every chicken coop needs... view

Top of the pots
'Tis the season for gardening and for gifting; here's a colourful way to combine both... view
Thrive magazine - sustainable project ideas

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

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

The art of storage
Paint vintage drawers to create useful display shelves that double as a work of art... more
Your Home and Garden - latest projects and DIY tips

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

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

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

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

Fun house
Enjoy the thrill of the Christmas countdown with a DIY advent calendar... more
Woman magazine - Craft ideas with Resene

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

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

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

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

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

Tray chic
Repurpose an old picture frame and serve up a message of love this Mother’s Day... more

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

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

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

Tui cute
Adorn your home with your very own piece of Kiwiana artwork... more
Woman's Day magazine - Painting three ways projects

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

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

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

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

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

This Christmas
This Christmas, add some cheer to your home with these crafty ideas... more
Australian Women's Weekly - Craft with Resene projects

Mind gamesThis matching pairs memory game is great for brain-training... more

Picture thisThese versatile holders can be used to display favourite photos... more

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

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

Golden glowMarsha Smith shows you how to craft illuminating centrepieces... more

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

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

Board notesYou’ll never forget those important shopping items or appointments with these write-on boards... more

Air plant plaquesDecorate small sunny nooks or bare walls with cute decorative hanging plant plaques... more

Candle creationsWho would have thought pine chair feet could make such an amazing addition to your home décor... more

Trinket boxWho can resist a treasure chest? Make this little gem for storing your own jewellery, or as a gift... more

Artistic shopping bag
Less is best – plastic that is. So what better way to help the environment than to create your own shopping bag?... more

Coastal cool
Transform a simple mirror into a modern piece of art with a wonderful coastal vibe... more

Home officeGet organised this year with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner...
more

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

Skater clock
Whichever clock you choose to make, start by giving the skate deck a light sand and dust... more

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

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

Deck your halls
Hang your stockings with pride this year by making these simple yet beautiful hangers... more
Homestyle magazine - Paint projects, trends, fashion colours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Escape plan
Everyone knows the best baches are simple, Juliette Wanty nostalgic and low-maintenance... more

Looks like fun
Here are two gender-neutral mural ideas that are neat for kids and easy on parents’ eyes too... more

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

Soft focus
Colourwashed walls in a calming dusty nude blur the line between contemporary and good old-fashioned... more
Winter's tale
Some say it’s the actual worst, but we like to think of the rainy season as a good reason for some guilt-free... more

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

Hold me closer
If it all gets a bit much, retreat to a space where moody blue and smoky grey create acalming cocoon... more

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

Wonder walls
A couple of easy ways to create sleep spaces for children that are all about fun, fun... more

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

Make it shine
Create your own abstract graphic headboard with a simple stencil and metallic paint... view

Child's play
Creating a space for active play is easy with magnetic, chalk and write-on varieties of paint... view
Latitude magazine - How-to DIY project ideas

Update a lampshade
If you’ve got an old lampshade, don’t throw it out – upcycle it in a few easy steps... more
Haven magazine - DIY Projects

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

Shelf esteem
Make a floating bedside ledge that tones into your colour scheme... more
Weekend DIY with Mark Rayner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mini cold frame Grow seeds or cuttings during the cooler months with this easy-to-make cold frame... more

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

Pot plant holder Create this colourful indoor pot plant holder with a little bit of help from Resene... more

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

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

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

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

Wallpaper magic
Is easy to cover over
old vinyl wallpaper
like magic with
Resene paints for a fresh new look... view

Lounge feature wall
Create a sophisticated
contemporary look
for a lounge feature
wall with a two-tone
combination... view

Kitchen revamp
Instantly freshen
up a tired looking
kitchen with a
subtle palette of
crisp minty Resene
colours... view

Crackle effect lamp
Turn an inexpensive
table lamp into an
elegant feature for the
home with Resene
Crackle Effect... view

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

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

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

Metallic planter
Make this fabulous gold succulent pot using Resene Sandtex and a few Resene testpots.... view

Storage box
Build this handy MDF storage box with instant chalkboard label using cool Resene colours... view

Paint an iron fence
Smarten up a corrugated iron fence in a weekend using Resene Lumbersider in a subtle neutral tone... view

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

Laundry box
Make this handy laundry box from a cardboard ‘Disbin’ and clean green Resene colours... view

Kitchen memo board
Create this handy kitchen memo board and spruce up your kitchen with cool Resene colours... view
Family Times magazine - DIY projects

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

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

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

The gift of loveThere’s nothing more personal than creating a unique gift with your own two hands... more
Abode magazine - decorating ideas

Shade of autumn
Autumn is filled with an abundance of delicious and natural toned colours. Earthy and rich, comforting & captivating… more

Colourful slumber
Your master bedroom deserves some serious thought and consideration. You want this to be your dream room… more

Soaking up colour
Bathrooms can be beautiful and stylish statement spaces. No longer just practical rooms for bathing or cleaning... more

Winning combinations
Curtains have the ability to transform a room from the mundane and turn it into something truly amazing... more

Outer layer
Create a great first impression with expert advice on your exterior colour scheme. As your roof is the most expensive... more

Wallpaper & paint
When it comes to selecting wallpaper and paint colours for your home, the choices can feel overwhelming… more

Practical products
We look at why selecting the right product for the right use is so
important. When it comes to building or renovating... more

Where to start
For colour consultant Jenny Heperi, of Carpet Court, creating the
perfect colour palette all begins with the flooring... more