Cumin up trumps: Resene
Home decorating trends are reflecting a desire for nostalgia and comfort, with styles from the 1920s through to the 1970s being revisited and updated.
Brown, a colour popular in the 1970s, has made a comeback as a warm and grounding option for contemporary homes. Resene Cumin and Resene Desperado are two earthy brown shades that work well as accent colours or as a feature wall.
Painted arches, reminiscent of the Art Deco era, are a popular trend that can be easily achieved using the pin and pencil method. By painting an arch stripe in Resene Cumin and adding stripes on either side, a focal point can be created that complements the rest of the room.
To create an arch stripe, a ruler, level, string, pencil, and masking tape are needed. The string is used to create a perfect arc by tying it to a pin or nail and then drawing the arc with a pencil held perpendicular to the wall. By retying the pencil and repeating the process, a complete arch is created. Once the arch is drawn, vertical lines are added on either side, and masking tape is used to create a gap for painting. Resene Cumin pairs well with dusty denim blues and blue greys, creating a complementary colour palette that can be extended to accessories and bedding.
The desire for nostalgia and comfort in home decorating trends reflects a longing for the simplicity of the past and a need for a calming and comforting home environment. The resurgence of brown and painted arches are just two examples of how past styles can be updated to suit contemporary tastes while providing a sense of warmth and cosiness.
Paint Wall in Resene White Pointer with stripes and arch in Resene Cumin
Skirting board in Resene White Pointer
Grooved floor in Resene Half Raven
Pedestal side table in Resene Indian Ink
Dresser in Resene Coast
DIY Breakfast artwork painted in Resene Cumin, Resene White Pointer, Resene Half Raven, Resene Indian Ink and Resene Desperado
Plant pot (with dracaena) in Resene Cloud
Large jug vase in Resene Cumin
Large bottle vase in Resene Desperado
Fluted bud vase in Resene Half Raven
Low dish in Resene Coast
Accessories
Duvet cover and pillowcases from Foxtrot Home
Menu Carrie Lamp in Brass from Paper Plane
Heavy linen cushions, wool throw, woven throw and red side table from Citta
Black linen slippers from Muji
Izipizi reading glasses from Auckland Art Gallery
Antique oil portrait is stylist’s own
