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Give an op-shop find a new lease of life with some paint and wallpaper magic

From flora to fauna, wallpaper can transform a room with very little effort Wary of wallpaper? Dont be. While the term may conjure images of the eyewatering patterns that dominated 70 bungalows here in Aotearoa, when used correctly, wallpaper can transform a space – taking it from plain to fabulous without much effort at all. […]

With just a bit of wallpaper, you can upgrade a lampshade and personalise it to your space.

Using Resene wallpapers or murals as a framed print is a fantastic way to add drama Transforming a space into a personalised oasis often requires a touch of creativity and resourcefulness. In this project, we are taking wallpaper and reimagining it as a stunning framed print, adding a unique flair to any room. With just […]

Our 2023 Resene Small Room Awards winner had some fantastical fun with tropical wallpaper This year’s Resene Small Room Awards grand winner is something straight out of Harry Potter: a hidden bathroom-turned-library, accessed only via living room cavity sliders. Inside this magical world, a fantastical feature of Resene Wallpaper Collections 36630-1 leaps out at visitors […]

A hidden library nook becomes a leafy refuge Purchased during 2020, Lisa Foote spent several months last year extensively renovating her “special gem” of a Christchurch home. “Our goal was to lighten and brighten our once dark home and to include some unexpected pops and surprises,” she says. Her library, which was once a bathroom, […]

A hexagonal home office gets the tropical treatment Adrienne Morgan’s home office is not your usual working-from-home set-up. It’s located next to a unique ’70s pole house; a stand-alone hexagonal room off the deck that resembles more treehouse than workplace. “Initially, this area had a cold and uninviting atmosphere, with maroon-painted walls and worn sisal […]

Paint and wallpaper transformed a boring beige former rental in Nelson into a true family home Meet & greet Carley (interior designer) and Bryn Lloyd (head coffee roaster and coffee company owner), and children Beau, 11, Lilou, seven, and Felix, five. The property A bach-like 1990s seaside home next to Māpua Wharf on the Tasman […]

Keen to get colour confident? Read on for the answers to your 10 most burning questions, plus on-trend ways to update with colour Colour is like a secret language, speaking to us on a subconscious level. “Colour is the first thing anyone will remember about a space. It shapes spaces and adds more emotion than any […]

From vibrant colours to distinctive decor, here’s how to make your home a maximalist haven. In 2023, design trends are moving away from pared-back minimalism and towards interiors that reflect individual expression and make bold style statements. Homeowners are experimenting with vibrant colours, rich textures and distinctive shapes to create this whimsical yet elegant maximalist […]

Bold and indulgent, or soft and dreamy – the only rule for wallpaper is that you must adore it Choosing wallpaper in 2023 is less about chasing trends and more about falling in love. Interior design is like fashion in that sense, say Jo Gray and Relda Frogley of Auckland mural wallpaper company Back to […]

Get on a roll and make your powder room pop with personality using our DIY expert’s step-by-step guide You will need: Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner • Sandpaper – I used 80 grit Bucket Ladder Layout brush Paper smoother Paste brush Plumb bob Scissors Size Knife Sponge Trim guide Wallpaper paste, if using unpasted paper Wallpaper […]

A love-at-first-sight feeling helped transform this bathroom and laundry When it came to the walls in her laundry, Selese Rowe knew what she wanted but had to convince her partner, Michael. “He didn’t take much convincing, though,” she says. The couple had gone to a party at a character Timaru home, which had a wallpapered […]

From painterly strokes to graphic lines,  Emma Hayes’ work is inspired by nature Living in the city, Auckland-based designer Emma Hayes is in her element. Her commute to work is a few steps downstairs to her studio, where she designs painterly collections of wall coverings and textiles that are sold around the world. Inspiration for […]

A wallpaper renaissance is flourishing and there’s no better time to spruce up your space. Whether you’re a playful maximalist or a contemporary connoisseur, get ready to roll To the uninitiated, wallpaper can be intimidating. Where do you start? What are the options and how do you install it? Why choose it over paint? But […]

There are no white walls in this power powder room – even the ceiling called for colour. When dreaming up the look for her Christchurch powder room, Rebecca Taylor knew she wanted it to be “surprising and a bit fun.” She found Resene Tropic Exotic Wallpaper 220122 fit the bill for the ‘fun’ aspect, but […]

A dramatic powder room that was designed to provoke discussion from those who visit it. Helen Sheppard wanted guests visiting her powder room to feel as though they’d stepped into another world. And her choice of swirly-patterned wallpaper paired with a dark blue ceiling does just that. The dramatic room, painted with Resene Tangaroa to […]

A small powder room with an exotic rainforest vibe. In a home filled with neutral hues, Charlotte Woolston’s powder room is a standout. “It was the perfect place to create a ‘wow’ moment for guests,” she says. She’s certainly achieved that, the room is a popular talking point. “We get such differing opinions,” says Charlotte. […]

With a splash of colour and bucketloads of charm, two small kid’s rooms are beautifully transformed If you’re familiar with Julie Stuart’s business alter-ego, Clever Poppy, you’ll know that her style is pretty, whimsical and packed with DIY goodness. Her most recent project, creating two unique rooms for her children Piper and Harvey, delivers her […]

This dreamy new ensuite proves even a small space can be designed to feel like a luxe sanctuary Interior designer Vic Bibby, her husband, Mark, and their three teenage daughters have always loved living in their modest three-bedroom bungalow on Napier’s Hospital Hill, with its views over the Botanical Gardens to the sea and proximity […]

As the only company in New Zealand to create wallpaper by hand, PaperHands bringing back the fine art of designing and printing wallpaper They might appear as simple botanical prints, but look a little closer and you’ll notice cocaine, tobacco and hops plants dotted amongst them. And that pretty patterned wallpaper? Lean in and you’ll […]

Take your winter colour palette cues from centuries past, bringing deep yet comforting blue-based shades into your cosiest living spaces Blue is associated with calm and tranquility, as well as healing and health. For this reason, transform your walls with this palette in areas you spend your downtime, such as your living room or bedroom. […]

This expert guide will show you how to take inspiration from nature and design your interior using the latest paint and wallpaper combinations Resene ‘Fast Forward’ Taking cues from nature to guide our interior style is a popular way to decorate.  As summer leaves turn gold and amber beneath sweeps of grey-blue sky, Mother Nature’s […]

Whether you’re after a luxe velvety, botanical look or a modern and graphic monotone vibe, James Dunlop have the fabric updates you need to make it happen. See each look below Photography by: Emily Andrews. 1. Jardin of Eden Pay homage to Yves Saint Laurent’s enchanting Marrakesh retreat, Jardin Majorelle, with this new collection by […]

With tips, trends and ingenious ideas, this is more than just a beginner’s guide to wallpaper. Transform your interior with these clever expert tricks Designers and homeowners are embracing wallpaper as a way to instantly create a mood and express your creativity. We round up the latest tips and trends. 1. Trending now A dominant trend […]

Think wallpaper is just for the walls? Think again. Here are four creative, and unexpected ways, you can use your favourite wallpaper designs around your home Drawers To spruce up an old chest of drawers, measure the drawer fronts and cut wallpaper to fit (this works best on drawers with a recessed handle running along […]

Create a pretty room filled with old-fashioned charm using a delightful petal pink and sage green palette and a dainty trio of harmonising Resene wallpapers How to give your kid’s bedroom a cute country cottage style makeover This stunning Resene paint and wallpaper combo – a look epitomised by the feminine, all-matching schemes of the […]

From tropical fruits to serene palms, these nature-inspired wall coverings will add a sense of green space to your home – no gardening needed Give your interior an on-trend makeover with botanical-inspired wallpaper Thistles may be something you don’t want to find at home in your garden, but captured for interiors in a striking screen-printed […]

Inspired by lush tropical destinations, these bold Resene designs add nostalgic glamour, evoke escapism and create a focal point in any room How to feel like you’re on holiday at home with statement tropical wallpaper + Tropical wallpaper should be teamed with nature-inspired Resene paint colours, textures, and metallics to cohesively mimic the outdoors. + […]

Wallpaper can take any area of your home from paper plain to flat-out fabulous. We round up the freshest designs to get the ball rolling Entrance Your entranceway should reflect your personality and be the first indication to visitors of your interior style. With so many unique and exquisite wallpaper designs available, you can personalise […]

Elephants in the hall, peacocks in the lounge, gold leaf in the kitchen – the breathtaking home of Hannah Cecil Gurney, the daughter of the founder of the London luxury wallpaper company de Gournay, is a feast for the eyes Hand-painted wallpaper and exquisite vintage furniture fill this fairy tale home Hannah Cecil Gurney was […]

Whether you have a left over roll or you’ve found a print you love but have nowhere to put it, these easy DIY projects prove wallpaper isn’t just for your walls 1. Headboard  + To make a headboard for a queen bed, you’ll need a 12mm-thick piece of MDF 80cm x 167cm (or cut it to […]

Discover how this home on Auckland’s North Shore has used colour and pattern to define spaces and create a bold statement  Meet and greet Sarah Sheild, co-owner of Paper Room, Chris Sheild, IT project manager, Izzy, 16, and Fletcher, 14, plus Missy the moggy. This Auckland home wasn’t afraid to go bold with pattern and […]

White walls were the perfect blank slate to showcase this family’s creativity. See their stunning wallpaper features and discover how to steal their style Steal their style: An Auckland home gets creative with wallpaper In early 2013, Sarah and Chris Sheild decided it was time to move on from their beloved 1960s family home and […]

The power of wallpaper is truly realised in this home on Auckland’s North Shore, where colour and pattern define spaces and turn walls into artworks Meet and greet Sarah Sheild, co-owner of Paper Room, Chris Sheild, IT project manager, Izzy, 16, and Fletcher, 14, plus Missy the moggy. Wallpaper takes centre stage in this home […]

As a graphic designer, it was only natural Jo Gray would choose the shape of an H as the footprint for her home and use her walls for bold designs Bold walls and symmetry take centre stage in this Greenhithe home It seemed only natural for graphic designer Jo Gray to choose the shape of […]

It might look like intricate brickwork or lightly cracked industrial-style concrete, but these surfaces are all wallpaper!  26 walls you won’t believe are wallpaper Visitors to your home won’t be any-the-wiser with these 26 textured wallpapers that deliver maximum impact for minimal effort Looks and textures include: Channel your favourite gemstone with Agate wallpaper Create […]

Trends in wallpaper come and go, and the latest look to pass the Homes to Love desk is this dip-dyed wallpaper design Why we love ombre wallpaper Perfectly imperfect, these effortless wallpapers make up the Ombré Collection by Murals Wallpaper. Keep interiors calm, casual and consistently stylish with this dip-dye look. The origins of ombre […]

Keen to add some impact to a room? Wallpaper could be the key. We catch up with Your Home and Garden editor and co-host of The Block NZ Shelley Ferguson to discuss the latest trends Trend #1 Natural surfaces Natural surfaces swatches: 1. Replik J923-17 2. BN Wallcoverings More Than Elements 49781 3. Komar Into Illusions […]

This sprawling, single-storey new-build in Tauranga is anything but one-dimensional. Quality materials, heritage bones and personality-plus make this a stand-out family home When moving from one new-build to another, homeowners often tend to replicate the favourite aspects of the house they are vacating. Not so Glen and Sara Stewart. The new house they now call […]