Wallpaper can help you create a space that stands out from the crowd
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Wallpaper can help you create a space that stands out from the crowd.

Wallpaper can help you create a space that stands out from the crowd
Resene textured wallpapers
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From left: Resene Unify Wallpaper Collection E333297, Natural Wallcoverings III Wallpaper Collection 303534 and Unify Wallpaper Collection E313553.

Resene textured wallpapers
Resene neutral wallpapers
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From left: Resene Essentiell Wallpaper Collection 34614, Essentiell Wallpaper Collection 34611 and Tahiti Wallpaper Collection 13342.

Resene neutral wallpapers
Resene bright wallpapers
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From left: Resene La Terrasse Wallpaper Collection 10520-03, Eldorado Wallpaper Collection 15510 and Michalsky Wallpaper Collection 399834.

Resene bright wallpapers
Resene bold wallpapers
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From left: Resene La Terrasse Wallpaper Collection 22051, Eldorado Wallpaper Collection 15502 and Elle Decoration Wallpaper Collection 10458-08.

Resene bold wallpapers

Why wallpaper is the ultimate design choice

When it comes to choosing a design scheme for your home, it’s easy to feel lost in endless catalogues and home stores that stage the same designs. And while there’s nothing wrong with a simple, serene Scandi style, it’s also important to find something that is uniquely you.

That’s where wallpaper can come into its own. You can really create a space that stands out from the crowd, and one that makes you come home at the end of the day and just smile. We’ve put together some ‘mood boards’ – textured, neutral, bright and bold – so you can see the real difference wallpaper can make.

Textured


From left: Resene Unify Wallpaper Collection E333297, Natural Wallcoverings III Wallpaper Collection 303534 and Unify Wallpaper Collection E313553.

Wallpapers with gentle texture add dimension and character to any space. They can be a great addition for those who love a minimalist aesthetic, creating just the right level of depth in a simpler room, as well as being a great choice for the maximalists where ‘more texture is more’. Textured wallpapers with the look of sand, linen, wood and brick can also bring nature and a sense of calm indoors whilst creating a lived-in, welcoming feel.

Remember you can also create your own textured finish and colours using Resene’s new MyArtisan Foundation Coat if wallpaper doesn’t appeal.

Neutral


From left: Resene Essentiell Wallpaper Collection 34614, Essentiell Wallpaper Collection 34611 and Tahiti Wallpaper Collection 13342.

Neutral does not have to mean ‘predictable’. There are plenty of neutral wallpapers that offer texture and depth too. Plus, you can choose from delicate tone-on-tone styles, through to bolder, dichromatic patterns.

If your home already features a lot of whites, greys, beiges or blacks, then selecting a neutral-coloured wallpaper is a simple way to add texture and interest. Plus, if you are eyeing up that burnt orange couch, or an equally colourful piece of art, then a neutral base can work wonders as you add your own style around it and change things up.

Bright


From left: Resene La Terrasse Wallpaper Collection 10520-03, Eldorado Wallpaper Collection 15510 and Michalsky Wallpaper Collection 399834.

Wallpaper is a great way of injecting a burst of colour into your living room, kitchen or bedroom. Yellows warm a space instantly, blues bring a calming, summery vibe and greens impart a sense of fresh, renewed energy. Our homes not only reflect our taste, they can also influence our mood. If you’re new to the world of colour, a powder room can be a great starting space to test out the waters.

Bold


From left: Resene La Terrasse Wallpaper Collection 22051, Eldorado Wallpaper Collection 15502 and Elle Decoration Wallpaper Collection 10458-08.

Aside from bright and brilliant colours, bold patterns and motifs are a choice that truly make a home unique. From forest murals to tropical birds and geometric shapes, these wallpapers can create any mood you can imagine. They work well as a feature wall to create a focal point in a room, and can also help to hide imperfections compared to a solid colour.

View the full wallpaper collection at your local Resene ColorShop to fully appreciate the design, colour and detailing, or get a taste of the latest wallpaper release and trends online.

If you’ve chosen your design but you’re not sure where to start, check out Resene’s guide on How to wallpaper.

Right now is also the perfect time to add some wallpaper to your home, with 25% off the normal retail price of Resene wallpapers at your local Resene ColorShop and participating resellers (NZ only) from 25 May – 21 June 2026.

Published: 04 Jun 2026

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