Rejuvenate tired outdoor furniture with Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel in your favourite Resene hues. Table and bench painted in Resene Casper, seats painted in Resene Smokescreen, pots on the table in Resene London Hue and Resene Karaka, large pots in Resene Neutral Bay and Resene Gunmetaland vase on books in Resene Cut Glass. Jug from Everyday Needs, tray and throw from Bolt of Cloth, slippers from Superette, palms from Palmers Garden World Remuera.Project by Amber Armitage, image by Aimee Magne.

Trellis is a cost effective way to transform an outdoor space or conservatory. Back wall painted in Resene Triple White Pointer, side wall in Resene Half Friar Grey with Resene FX Paint Effects medium mixed with Resene Quarter Friar Grey to create a marbled effect, tongue-and-groove flooring in Resene Triple White Pointer, trellis panels painted in Resene Woodsman Whitewash, patio bar in Resene Ironsand and wood top in Resene Friar Greystone, large plant pot and small vase in Resene All Black and small plant pot and small vases in Resene Tapa. Dining table and chairs from Early Settler, wooden pallets from Mitre 10, large palm and Sonora bromeliad plant from Adairs, tumblers from Città, wine glasses from Adairs, black plates and bowl, drink dispenser, pizza board from The Warehouse, throw from Shut the Front Door. Project by Vanessa Nouwens, image by Wendy Fenwick

To emulate the mottled look of concrete on wood and other non-concrete surfaces, use Resene FX Paint Effects medium. Wall and floor painted in Resene Triple White Pointer with Resene Carrara and Resene FX Paint Effects medium on top, coffee table in Resene Duck Egg Blue, tray and tealight holder in Resene Inside Back, vase in Resene Rising Tide, DIY plant pots striped in Resene Thor, Resene Duck Egg Blue, Resene Cararra and Resene Inside Back. Sofa and cushions from Outside Space, carafe from H&M Home.Project by Vanessa Nouwens, image by Bryce Carleton 

Use a statement piece of furniture, such as this outdoor chair, as the inspiration for your colour palette. To find tones that match your pieces, use the Resene ColourMatch tool. Wall, floor and planter box painted in Resene Half Tapa with Resene FX Paint Effects medium mixed with Resene Half Atmosphere, round plinth table in Resene Half Blanc, larger plant pot in Resene Half Bokara Grey with feathered top in Resene Half Blanc, smaller plant pot in Resene Half Bokara Grey with feathered top in Resene Alamo and bowl in Resene Alamo. Umbrella, umbrella stand, outdoor rug and mirror from Briscoes, grasses and garden lights from Mitre 10, chair and bottle from 10 Curated, shoes from Gathered & Co. Project by Melle van Sambeek, image by Bryce Carleton.

Create a subtle nod to a coastal theme by pairing blues with a grey undertone with grey-toned off whites.  Wall painted in Resene Triple Merino, deck stained in Resene Woodsman Tiri, screen painted in Resene Bounty (outside rim) and Resene Big Stone (inside slats), ombre plant pot in Resene Half Gull Grey and Resene Balderdash, medium plant pot in Resene Alabaster and braided plant pot in Resene Bluff. Sofa and table from Outside Spaces, cushion from Collect Living. Project by Kate Alexander, image by Bryce Carleton.