b'neutral groundO ne of the biggest reasons decorators arecolours have far richer undertones which are oftenTaupe hues that have a green heart to them feel effortless overWhile its easy to create a neutral drawntoneutralpaintcoloursistheirinfluenced by accent colour trends. stuffy. In the same stroke, theyre perfect for upping the level oftonal look by sticking to a single perceived timelessness. However, despiteGiven how wildly popular green tones have beenearthiness on your projects major surfaces while maintaining an aircolour family from the Resene the ability of some neutrals to endure for years atfor the past four years or more, its understandableof refinement. Background painted in Resene Half Napa, tray inThe Range whites and neutrals a time, theyre not entirely immune to the cyclicalthatmanyoftodaysupwardtrendingReseneResene Triple Thorndon Cream, book in Resene Thorndon Cream,collection, dont be afraid to use vase in Resene Half Nomad, bowl in Resene Dark Chocolate,multiple colour families together nature of colour trends. Of course, rather thanneutralshaveaverdantedge.Alldifferentand jewellery box compartments in (clockwise from top) Resene like Resene Thorndon Cream undergoinghighlyperceptibleevolutionsfromstrengthsofReseneThorndonCream,ReseneThorndon Cream, Resene Rice Cake, Resene Nomad, Reseneand Resene Napa. This approach one yearor even one seasonto the next theRice Cake, Resene Nomad and Resene Napa areEighth Thorndon Cream, Resene Triple Thorndon Cream andhelps a space avoid feeling overly waystatementcoloursdo,popularneutralsdoon the rise, and theyre being used to add interestResene Half Nomad with edges in Resene Dark Chocolate. matchy but still well put together. tend to stick around for longer. If you look backin ways that a run-of-the-mill flat white, beige orFront wall painted in Resene on the trend cycle of neutral paint colours fromtaupe simply cant compete with. For those thatResene QuarterResene Thorndon Cream, back wall a historical perspective, we tend to go throughfavourminimalismintheirdesigns,havingthatThorndon Cream Half Nomad (through doorway) in Resene Half Napa, floor finished in Resene longer spells where we favour one temperatureextra facet of subtle pigmentation on your majorColorwood Breathe Easy and over anotheroften for 10 to 20 years at a time.surfaces adds a chicnessnot unlike the quietvase in Resene Quarter Thorndon For example, warm neutrals were all the rage inluxury trend thats taking over the fashion world.Cream. Desk, media cabinet and Look no further than these popularthe 1990s through the early 2000s, where weAnd these green-edged neutrals also play well tochair from Matisse, lamp from Resene whites and neutrals to createsaw a strong preference for stained timber floorsthe lived-in, earthy looks full of natural materials,A colour thats as silky smooth as its namesake, Resene DarkLigne Roset, artwork by Molly Timmins from Sanderson Gallery, a solid base for your next project. and joinery in deep browns set amongst backdropshandmade ceramics and textured textiles, whichChocolate is a top trending replacement for surfaces where youshell ornament, books, paperofbeigeandtaupewalls.Butearlyinthenewcontinue to remain popular. may have previously chosen charcoal grey. Though stained ortray and glass vase from Smith ReseneResene millennium, tastes shifted sharply and stark whites,If you know that your client is keen for you tocolourwashed timber flooring is particularly popular, an opaque& Caugheys, rug from Baya, ColorwoodColorwood painted floor in this luxurious dark hue is a contemporary,Breathe Easy Shore Thing Resene cool greys and deep charcoals became the coloursinclude green accents in their design, try reachingminimalist alternative that champions simplicity over the visuallilies from Urban Flowers. Colorwood we collectively coveted. fordelicatelypigmentedneutralslikeResenetexture of a wood floors natural grain. Plus, Resene DarkEnglish WalnutAlthough we have recently entered a warmingThorndon Cream, Resene Titania and Resene LinenChocolate sits beautifully with todays popular green-edged cycleonceagainwheretaupe,beige,brownto build the base of your palette. Their inherentneutrals. Back wall painted in Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream, leftdid you know? Reseneand cream tones have been steadily replacing thegreenundertoneswillblendbetterwithdeeperwall in Resene Triple Thorndon Cream and floor in Resene Dark cool greys that dominated for nearly two decadesgreens like Resene Seaweed, Resene Off The GridChocolate. Table, stool and chair from Good Form, sideboardBlanctherearesomenoticeabledifferencesnowor Resene Tic Tac Toe, softening the contrast sofrom Ligne Roset, pitcher, glasses, bowls, lantern, candle andAlong with popular accentResenefrom the last time these colours were favoured.that the difference doesnt feel jarringly stark thebooks from Father Rabbit, flowers from Urban Flowers. colours, youll also find aTitaniaselection of todays topReseneOneofthemostprominentvariationsisthewaytheycouldagainstotherall-timefavouritetrending neutrals in the latestBonecomplexities of todays most popular neutral paintResene whites. Or try layering green-edged whitesResenecolours. Rather than flat, single-dimensional hues,with blush neutrals like Resene Blanc and ReseneResene The Range fashionLinentrendingtoneshavebecomedistinctlymulti- Boneforasubtlespinonagreen-meets-redcolours collection. Or lookResenefaceted. Dubbed character neutrals, these paintcomplementary colour scheme.to the Resene The RangeHalf NapaCharacter neutrals are a little like chameleons, where theWhites & Neutrals collectionResenelighting and accent colours in a room play a huge role infor hundreds of classicTic Tac Toedetermining the spirit your paint colours take on. In this cosychoices that span from whitesReseneResene EighthResene Resene Resene and inviting space, the Resene Rice Cake walls seem to takeOff The GridThorndon Cream Thorndon Cream Nomad Kia Kaha on some of the pink tones of the sofa and rug under the glowand off-whites through toReseneResene Resene TripleResene Resene of warm and diffused lighting. Wherever possible, test or atblacks and off-blacks. SeaweedRice Cake Thorndon Cream Napa Dark Chocolateleast view your paint colour selections with furniture and textile swatches in situ to see how they are affected before committingIn the same way that character neutrals bring another level of interest, Resene Colorwood coloured Break out from flat whites and greystodays top trending Resene neutrals have complex green undertones that bringto your choices. Walls painted in Resene Rice Cake, floor intimber washes bring additional complexity to your projects wooden surfaces. With green-edged a touch of earthy elegance. Try using different strengths of Resene Thorndon Cream and Resene Rice Cake along withResene Eighth Thorndon Cream and artwork in Resene Sandtexneutrals like Resene Quarter Thorndon Cream, try Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy to give timber smoky browns like Resene Kia Kaha and Resene Dark Chocolate together in a single palette to bring a sense of understatedMediterranean effect in Resene Rice Cake. Sofa, ottomana warm, weathered finish. Or try Resene Colorwood Shore Thing to give your wooden accents a luxury. Wall, tray and bowl (with eggs) painted in Resene Triple Thorndon Cream, bowl (with cashews), vase and egg cup inand rug from Ligne Roset, side table from Good Form, books,more pronounced green finish. Background finished in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy, wooden Resene Thorndon Cream, dining plate in Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream, faux egg and side plate in Resene Rice Cake, potcandle, cup and saucer from Father Rabbit. tray and jar lid in Resene Colorwood English Walnut, vase in Resene Quarter Thorndon Cream, in Resene Dark Chocolate and smallest bowl in Resene Kia Kaha. Projects by Amber Armitage, images by Wendy Fenwick. shell in Resene Thorndon Cream and pot in Resene Half Napa.26 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 27'