Pretty in pinks: RESENE
It has been the darling of recent times: Millennial pink has appeared in all walks of life from clothing, products, accessories, hair and makeup, and interiors. And these sweeter truer shades of pink are now morphing in two directions – to dusky peaches and nudes, and to soft fresh lilacs.
Back wall in Resene Just Dance; side wall in Resene Sorbet; distressed fl oor in Resene Poured Milk over a base coat of Resene Rebel; side table in Resene Sunbaked; base of jute ottoman in Resene Colorwood Pitch Black; mesh platter in Resene XOXO; pendant light in Resene Despacito; vases in Resene Irresistible (tall), and Resene FX Metallic Rose Gold (small).
Soren Liv Vittoria Square Slip 2-seater in Milk; Borneo Basket in Flax; BlackAmigos de Hoy Peach/Pink Spot Echoes Rug from Republic Home; Mulberi Lyford Throw from Allium; Slouch Thick-Weave basket and Beldi Tall Glass from Indie Home Collective; Cactus print by Amber Armitage; Maison Levy Cushion from Madder & Rouge.
The Resene The Range fashion colours have a rich range of such colours, from those that are almost terracotta, to others that are the slightest whisper of pink.
Together, they create a dreamy palette that has the warm vibrancy of a desert sunset, or the faded beauty of ancient buildings.
As with millennial pink, this newer colour is not one specific colour but can be many.
Think salmon, wafer, biscuit, nude and pale coral. In combination, these colours are like a pale, glorious sunset.
The surge of smoky pink and peach into our current culture has opened the door for androgynous and adult pinks of so many shades. It’s gentle, compassionate, composed, free-spirited, nurturing and youthful.
It can be used as an accent colour or as a neutral depending on which version of the colour you choose – the muddier versions work well as neutrals.
It’s not sickly sweet, but can be sophisticated, glamorous and edgy.
In this room, using two muted peachy pinks together means the space doesn’t become overpowering.
The lighter colour, Resene Sorbet, is used as a neutral, leaving the darker colour, Resene Just Dance, as a feature wall to frame the white linen sofa.
Adding to the soft weathered look is a distressed floor of Resene Poured Milk over a Resene Rebel basecoat, sanded back in random areas, and the round side table is in the aptly named Resene Sunbaked.
Get inspired at your local Resene ColorShop, www.resene.co.nz/colorshops.
