fun and games

From habitat highlights - issue 43, do in a day

Get your game on with these four projects finished in pops of Resene paint colour.

DIY rubbish bin basketball hoop - perfect for kids rooms and offices

Baller bin – Basketball bin painted in Resene Tangerine and lines in Resene Blackjack, wall in Resene Atmosphere and floor stain colour washed in Resene Colorwood Shade then sealed in Resene Aquaclear satin clear urethane.

Baller bin

Score points while tidying up with this clever rubbish bin that doubles as a basketball hoop – ideal for a home office or your child’s bedroom. Featuring a sturdy backboard painted in a basketball-themed hue of Resene Tangerine with sharp black lines, it’s the perfect way to keep your space clean and your aim strong.

› View a step-by-step guide on how to make this basketball bin.

Check mate

This DIY checkerboard table is as stylish as it is fun, with a bold design painted in contrasting Resene Sea Fog and Resene Woodsmoke. Whether you're battling it out over checkers or just enjoying a cuppa, it’s a playful addition that’s sure to spark conversation. Even the succulent pots get in on the action, finished in the same paint colours for a coordinated look.

› View a step-by-step guide on how to make this checkerboard table.

top tip For exterior projects from weatherboards to fences or furniture, use Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen – a tough waterborne paint that helps to hide less than perfect surfaces. It also comes in Resene testpots handy for all those small projects.

DIY checkerboard table painted with Resene paints

Table painted in Resene Sea Fog with contrasting checkerboard squares in Resene Woodsmoke, succulent pots in Resene Sea Fog and Resene Woodsmoke, wall in Resene Stonewall and deck in Resene Woodsman Decking Oil Stain in Resene Tiri.

Two ways with a pallet

Spare wooden pallets turned into statement pieces.

Can you kick it?

Turn backyard soccer into a winning game with this clever goal idea. Made from a recycled pallet and painted in vibrant Resene Bilbao, it's sure to lure the sports fanatics to your outdoor space. Try making this fun project that scores big with kids and grown-ups alike.

› View a step-by-step guide on how to make this soccer goal.

DIY soccer goal made from a recycled pallet and painted with Resene Bilbao and Resene Black White

Goal painted in Resene Bilbao with circles in Resene Black White, concrete in Resene Sports Court Coating in Resene Game On and wall painted in Resene Silver Chalice.

top tip For areas of play that need good grip – such as concrete areas – paint with Resene Sports Court Coating, which can be applied over asphalt or concrete and is available in eight standard colours, with special colours made to order.

Make a splash

Keep your pool noodles tidy and ready for action with this easy storage solution. An upcycled pallet secured to an exterior wall becomes a splash-friendly organiser. We’ve painted this one in an ombre effect using a trio of Resene testpots that are reminiscent of tropical, turquoise-coloured water.

› View a step-by-step guide on how to make this pool noodle storage

DIY pool noodle holder made from an upcycled pallet painted with an ombre effect

Pool noodle holder painted in an ombre effect using Resene Blue Chill (top), Resene Dauntless (middle) and Resene Time Traveller (bottom) and wall in Resene Half House White.

top tip Decks and paths can get slippery when wet. Keep your family and friends safe by painting these areas in Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path or add Resene Anti-Slip Grip Additive to your paint.

Colours mentioned in this article