What’s cool for winter from Resene

Get inspired by these new and trending Resene products to transform both the inside and outside of your home this winter. Resene Bird Walk wall decal in Resene Resolution Blue.

Wall to wall

Add flair to bare walls with the new Resene wall decal collection. They come in a huge range of designs – from flora and fauna to stamps and iconic phrases – and are available in a select Resene colours. Decals are made in New Zealand and are available to order from Resene ColorShops.

Check mate

Bring a classic gingham moment to your bedroom with this Rhodes duvet from the Resene Living range. The yarn-dyed cotton promises comfort as well as quality and comes in two shades – Flax and Nepal selected from the Resene paint colour range. You can complete the look by styling with matching European pillowcases. Available from Briscoes.

On the tools

Keen gardeners across the country have added a splash of colour to their tool kits with items from the Resene Grow range. This popular collection of watering cans, tools and gloves are finished in uplifting Resene colours and have been designed for durability and comfort. Available from Mitre 10, Nichol’s Kings Plant Barn and selected Oderings and Palmers stores.

Resene Coast to Coast wall decal in Resene Forest Green.

Resene Living Rhodes duvet cover set in Resene Nepal. Wall painted in Resene Biscotti and Resene FX Paint Effects mixed with Resene Quarter Biscotti.

Resene Grow garden tools and gloves in Resene FX Fluoro Yellow.

Hang tough

Once your walls are painted, give your room the finishing touch with complementary curtains. The right soft furnishings can pull your look together even more cohesively and, as the Resene Curtain Collection is designed to work with popular Resene colours, should take the guesswork out of your decision making. Available from selected curtain specialists and Resene ColorShops.

Who’s the gloss

Fans of Resene Super Gloss paint will love the new waterborne alkyd version – Resene Waterborne Super Gloss. It provides the gleam and high-gloss finish of the original, without the VOCs (volatile organic compounds). As it’s slower to dry than Resene Enamacryl, it’s ideal for beginners and those who like a little more time to apply the paint, but faster to dry than Resene Super Gloss. It’s available initially in white and off-white colours.

No charge charging

Resene has partnered with JOLT to bring free electric vehicle (EV) charging to two Resene ColorShops in Auckland – Wairau Park and Manukau. Each JOLT charging station offers EV drivers 7kWh of free charging daily, which provides about 45km of driving range. Beyond the free allowance, additional charging is available at competitive rates through the JOLT app. Now you can conveniently charge your car free at these two Resene ColorShops while you’re deciding which Eco-Choice-approved Resene paints and colours will be just right for your next project.

Resene La Palma curtain in Naturelle. Wall painted in Resene Outlaw.

Resene Waterborne Super Gloss is a great choice for exterior doors. Front door painted in Resene Alabaster door and weatherboards in Resene All Black weatherboards. Image by Larnie Nicolson.

Charge your car while you stock up on painting supplies at the Resene ColorShops in Wairau Park and Manukau.

Fresh inspiration

The latest issue of habitat magazine is packed full of fresh ideas, trends and inspiration showing you how to use paint, colour and design ideas to transform spaces. It’s coloured by Resene, but it’s not just about painting. It’s a handy way to get ideas, inspiration and advice for your decorating projects. All issues of habitat by Resene and the habitat plus collection are available for viewing online. Many homeowners will have received this in their letterbox. If you missed out, you can view it online here.

Top of the pots

Drum roll please… the Resene Top 20 colours have been announced and are based on the number of sales throughout the year. Black-edged whites slowly took over the top 20 last year, with Resene Black White and variants continuing to grow in popularity. This year we’ve also seen Resene Half Spanish White rise up the ranks reflecting the move to warmer whites. Check here to see the full list.

Winter is here

Paint application and performance can be adversely affected in cold temperatures, but using Resene Wintergrade Additive will help your paint cure at temperatures as low as 3°C. It can be added into a range of selected waterborne Resene paints to winterise them. It now comes in a new handy 250ml size.

Tips when using Resene Wintergrade Additive:

Always use paint you have mixed with Resene Wintergrade Additive promptly – ideally within a few days, at worst within one month.
Do not apply in temperatures over 10°C – use standard Resene decorative finishes instead.
Do not use in non-Resene paints.
Do not use when rain, snow or ice is expected.
Although the Resene Wintergrade Additive will not alter the original colour, it’s always best to use the same product consistently on the same wall – e.g. you would use the Resene Wintergrade Additive mixed product in one consistent coat for one wall face.
If you have a cold and wet day, unfortunately you can’t use Resene Wintergrade Additive and Resene Umbrella Additive at the same time. Use one or the other, not both.