Tuck in denim blues: Resene
The serene qualities of denim blues, with their subtle grey undertones, create a calming atmosphere.
Paint the walls in Resene Rhino, a cosy grey-blue shade, and balance the space with a Resene Iron floor and predominantly white bed linens. Add mid-range tonal hues through furniture and accessories, like a Resene Gull Grey chest of drawers, a Resene Neutral Bay bedside table, a Resene Quarter Powder Blue bench seat, and vases in Resene Midwinter Mist and Resene Half New Denim Blue.
The floor-to-ceiling ombre batten headboard steals the show, transitioning from dark to light using four tonal colours: Resene Neutral Bay, Resene Half Denim Blue, Resene Gull Grey, and Resene Midwinter Mist. Customise the headboard by adding more colours or extending the effect across the entire wall.
For contrast against the blue backdrop, introduce accent hues. Denim blues’ grey undertones allow for a wide range of pairings. High-contrast options include Resene Chenin, Resene Pirate Gold, and classic dusty reds like Resene Pioneer Red. Softer choices are Resene Soothe or Resene Silver Chalice.
Apply the accent hue to at least three surfaces, such as a lamp, vase, and book, to create cohesion. Spread them around the room for visual flow. Incorporate the accent colour into a prominent furniture piece, like a bedside table. Prep the furniture properly and use Resene Lustacryl or Resene Enamacryl for a durable finish. Seek advice from staff at your local Resene ColorShop for specific preparations and primers.
Paint
Bedroom floor in Resene Iron
Wall in Resene Rhino
Chest of drawers in Resene Gull Grey
Bedside table in Resene Neutral Bay
Pendant lamp in Resene Iron
Battens in Resene Half Denim Blue, Resene Gull Grey, Resene Neutral Bay and Resene Midwinter Mist
Squiggle vase on bedside with white leaf in Resene Half Denim Blue
Tall crinkle vase on cabinet in Resene Half Denim Blue
Tealight holder (on books) in Resene Rhino
Books painted in Resene Rhino and Resene Neutral Bay
Accessories
Bedroom white linen duvet cover and pillowcases all from
Foxtrot Home
Blue linen throw and cushion cover from H&M Home
Belgian linen cushion in pale grey from Adairs
Project
Vanessa Nouwens
Images
Wendy Fenwick
