From painterly looks inspired by impressionist masters to unique custom murals, Resene products are being used in fun, creative ways to add texture and interest to spaces large and small. Whether you want to put a brush to canvas to create a distinct DIY artwork to decorate your space or take your creativity to your walls, there are no limits to how you can put your artistic talents to work and turn your home into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Not only are many of these inspirational ideas far easier to create than they may look, they’re also a whole lot of fun.
If you’re drawn to the look of a painterly effect but worry that it creating it yourself could be beyond your abilities, go for a wallpaper instead like Resene Wallpaper Collection A60002.
1. Make an impression
Have you ever wished you could walk right inside your favourite artwork? Impressionist and watercolour-inspired walls awash in dreamy hues are surprisingly easy to achieve. With Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with an array of soft hues like Resene Half Breathless, Resene Half Dusted Blue and Resene Soothe, you can gently blend your brushstrokes with a clean rag to turn walls, floors, furniture or décor into a Monet-like masterpiece. On timber surfaces, a similar look can also be created with a brush by layering semi-transparent Resene Colorwood waterborne stains and washes.
Use a high-quality soft bristled paintbrush, clean dry rags and Resene FX Paint Effects Medium to easily layer and blend different colours to create an impressionist or watercolour paint effect. Wall painted in Resene White Pointer with Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with Resene Half Breathless, Resene Half Dusted Blue, Resene Seachange, Resene San Juan and Resene Soothe.
2. Coloured cabinetry
Opting for joinery in made-to-last paintable substrates over cheap materials and finishes means that a kitchen refresh doesn’t need to be a once-in-a-lifetime endeavour. Homeowners who are bored with their all-white kitchen are choosing coloured cabinetry in hues like rose, emerald and steel blue such as Resene Brandy Rose, Resene Welcome or Resene Wayfarer.
Brighten your kitchen and make meal time more soothing with coloured cabinetry. Wall and cabinetry painted in Resene Brandy Rose.
Top tip: To colour kitchen joinery, use Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel or Resene Enamacryl gloss waterborne enamel for a single pack option or ask your kitchen designer or applicator to use Resene AquaLAQ for a robust professionally applied finish.
3. Media maven havens
Those that enjoy taking in films or watching sports can often be picky about the quality of what comes out of their televisions and sound equipment. But to make the picture look and sound its best, you’ll want to put some thought into your media room’s design. Acoustic panelling can help enhance sound while flat or low sheen paint colours – particularly in dark hues – can help reduce screen glare.
In a media room where only the darkest colour will do to keep glare at a minimum, choose Resene Blackest Black – Resene’s jettest colour. Slat wall painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Blackest Black, floor in Resene Stepping Stone.
For help choosing colours to suit your projects, visit your local Resene ColorShop, ask a Resene Colour Expert online, www.resene.co.nz/colourexpert or book a Resene Colour Consultation, www.resene.co.nz/colourconsult.
