Take a Seat: Resene

Weathered blues and whitewashed plywood create a soothing space to relax and read as we seek to escape the hectic world beyond the front door.     This space has a soft, beachy, eco vibe that would work with any interior from the bach or tiny home to a renovated mid-century home or new build. […]

New Neutrals: Resene

Our concept of what a neutral colour looks like is changing. No longer are we talking only about whites, creams, beiges and greys – some surprising new neutrals are in the mix.     Among them are a range of terracotta shades, from subtle apricot tones all the way through to sun-baked clay. While not […]

Desert Diamond

Not too long ago, this gorgeous mellow-toned room would likely have been awash in millennial pinks, but there’s a subtle shift away from that side of the spectrum into the trendy tones of peaches and nudes.     Why use just one peach or nude tone when you can use a few by way of […]

Whitewashed Wonder: Resene

This fresh, cool room manages to take the essence of trendy Scandi cool and blend it with a distinctly local, natural style.     The walls retain a modern minimalist look with the use of Resene Colorwood Whitewash, allowing the beauty of the wood grain to show through and add visual texture. The floor, painted […]

Rich in Citrus

This rich, warm dining space is a sophisticated take on a classic citrus. Rather than using the fresh, light colours normally associated with a citrus-inspired scheme, this one opts for a richer, full-bodied look instead.     The orange rear wall packs a punch in Resene Twisted Sister, while the complementing accessories pop in softer, […]

Dark Character: Resene

Dark exteriors have always held appeal, and while there will always be a place for black and charcoal, the trend has moved away from pure colours such as these to more character dark colours. Think sooty, faded black, brackish green, bruised purple-grey, bitter brown and briny blue.     Black-painted weatherboards or other styles of […]

Neo Nostalgic Nook: Resene

Hot tip: Layering retro colours over fresh, modern shapes will keep your space looking anything but dated.     Since being made famous by Marie Antoinette nearly 300 years ago, we’re not sure there’s any colour that’s been quite as pervasive in the interior design world as duck egg blue. The sky’s the limit when […]

A study in contrast

Decorating with complementary colours can be a challenging look to pull off, but when everything comes together, the results are memorable. The key is finding the right tones that work together – instead of competing with one another – and then working in a mix of darker and lighter shades.     In this space, […]