Olive and let live: RESENE
Colour plays an undeniably important role in interior design. Each hue has the power to set the tone, mood and general ambiance. It also has the power to both give the illusion of space or make a space seem smaller than it is. Taking a brand-new-to-you hue onto your room’s major surfaces – your walls, floors, ceilings – is a sure-fire way to completely transform your space and breathe new life into your home.
PAINT: Walls in Resene Waiouru, accent battens in Resene Gravel, floor in Resene Quarter Spanish White, large coffee table in Resene Clover, small coffee/side table, cabinet and coffee table tray all in Resene Gravel, plant pot in Resene Gravel with design in Resene Waiouru, tall vase in Resene Black, other vases and accessories painted in Resene Clover, Resene Dingley, Resene Solitaire, Resene Gravel, Resene Biscotti, Resene Thistle and Resene Highland.
FURNISHINGS: Sofa and chair from Contempa, rug from Citta, throw and cushions from Shut the Front Door, candle from Kmart, grey linen-look cushion from The Warehouse, all other are the stylist’s own.
As a colour that features prominently in nature, light olive green can be a great hue both inside and out. Going for a deeper version, such as Resene Waiouru, is ideal in a lounge setting to create a serene, cosy space that is also very on trend.
It’s a colour that’s deep enough that it brings a sense of intimacy without dominating the things around it.
For an interesting twist, break up the uniform green by creating a diagonal batten wall. Paint your battens in Resene Gravel for the lattice-like structure to bring in visual interest and give your room another tactile element.
You could also paint your battens in a lighter colour, like Resene Parchment or Resene Flax, to lift the batten design out of the wall.
Charcoal and gravel greys are popular deep hues and can be used in almost any room, be it your bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, dining room or lounge.
While they can be amazing options as main colours in a room, for a look that is dripping in drama, charcoal and gravel grey also work wonderfully as accent colours.
They pair perfectly with olive green and other shades of grey, adding visual interest and depth to a space. Bring them in by painting your cabinetry, lamp stand or side table, or by layering in soft grey furnishings, like cushions.
