Spending time at home has inspired us to get creative, and what better way to do that than with a pot of paint. We’re not talking a major job, (painting the inside and out) just small manageable tasks that will transform your home giving it a touch of unique flair. Style director Louise Hilsz shares some small interior tips that will make a significant impact in and outside your home.

HALLWAY

One style expected to stay strong in 2021 is high contrast. From adding colour to doors, the architraves, and skirtings or just the window sills. Alternatively, use a one, block-colour to paint the hallway. You can then tie this shade back through the rest of your home using accessories such as cushions, vases and photo frames. Here's our choice of colours to try.

Resene Bright Sun paint, Resene Hammerhead paint, Resene Onahau paint and Resene Ballerina paint available from Resene ColorShops.

OUTDOOR FURNITURE

Now that summer is on it’s way, it’s a great time to refresh your outdoor furniture. It will give new life to old chairs, tables and your decks - making your home sanctuary look and feel that little bit chicer. Here’s our choice of wood stain shades.

Resene Black Pepper stain, Resene Sea Pink paint, Resene Apollo Blue stain, Resene Moonbeam paint, available from Resene ColorShops.

LETTER BOX

Bring some joy to others when they are out walking by giving your letterbox a makeover. Have fun with pops of bright colour - it’s a simple job, and when you get tired of the colour you can change the shade. Here are the best brights we like.

Resene Adrenalin, Resene Wild Thing paint, Resene Onepoto paint, Resene Illusion paint available from Resene ColorShops.

BATHROOM

Refresh your bathroom with some paint. This season is all about colour blocking in two tones.

Resene Funk paint & Resene Drop Dead Gorgeous paint, Resene French Pass paint & Resene Fireball paint, Resene Ecru White paint & Resene Quarter Chicago paint, Resene New York Pink paint & Resene Spanish Green paint, available from Resene ColorShops.

SKIRTINGS AND ARCHITRAVES

For anyone with a white interior, that needs a refresh; this is an excellent tip. Sharp contrasts provide a room with a crisp, fresh appearance. Paint pop of colour on the trims and architraves in any room of your home - it will give your entire interior paint job a new lease on life.

Resene Pelorous paint, Resene Teddy paint, Resene Half Resolution Blue paint and Resene Lemon Twist paint paint available from Resene ColorShops.

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