b'testpotsthreescompanyThree key influences come together in the new Resene The Range fashion colours fandeck. 123 Pops of bright colour that Dusty timeless hues thatClean cool light hues that provide a soft cocoon andprovide soothing relief andbring fun, excitement and remind us of our heritage tranquillity in a fast world energy The world seems to be moving ever faster.ThecocooningtrendalsocomesthroughPastels may fill the void but bright colours Downtime is becoming a luxury. Our reactionin this second palette with a range of softgiveusenergy.AsAmandaNeillexplains. is to surround ourselves in weathered andpastels,saysReseneresidentialcolour2012 has seen some strong colour trends washed hues, that feel familiar and lived in.consultantCarolynAtkinson.Slightlyretroemergingwithakaleidoscopeofbrights Earthy, neutral tones continue to be part ofin mood, nostalgic, simple and honest, itsinrainbowcoloursbringingalightbright this trend, showing our growing appreciationabout our homes being a haven, epitomisedboldnesstotherecessionyears.Wehave for the earth and its resources. Beiges andinscrapbooking,slowcooking,knitting,seen bright yellows jump into the palette like browns are offset by a soft golden metallicholidays at the bach and handcrafts.a ray of sunshine, and thrown together with shimmer. Antique and aged oranges meetLife is fast and hugely pressurised and lookingreds, oranges, blues, pinks and greens in a smoky neutrals, smoky greys and dusty hues,aheadcanbescary,saysCarolyn.Colourmix up of pattern and colour, and as blocks. such as Resene Triple Truffle, Resene Triplemakeseveryonefeelgood.CallitmoodSays interior designer Debbie Abercrombie: RakaiaandReseneHalfInnocence,whichmedicine but it works! We are looking for colour that will give us a seem to have traversed the passage of time. lift without shouting at us. The more intense The neutral palette has turned away from Texture is a key element, says interior designerbeigestowardscleanerwhite,greysandcolours arent used in large quantities but Amanda Neill of Designworx, for example,black. Pale neutrals have subtle undertonesin detailsa decorative insert in a kitchen using either high gloss or translucent chalkywhile darker neutrals have greater depth andbenchorashelvingunitwithblocksof paint finishes. In products and design we areintensity. Greys are complex, says Carolyn.colourinsmallsplashes.Thistrendalso seeing flights of fancy and the whimsy. TheThinkcoloursthatremindyouofsilvery,reflects our desire for dark rich colours that re-use and recycle theme is still strongpotscoolmetalsandthesemitransparencyofcreate warmth, intimacy, magic and slightly made into light shades, or lights made fromsmokey glass and misty winter skies. forbiddenpleasures,saysCarolyn.Says recycled cardboard.Amanda: There is also an uber-luxury look arriving with gold and metallics. how we use them Resene Amandasaysthatthefutureforthese Seeker brighter colours will be more subduedboldrather than bright. Reds are already heading Layering colours is becoming popular as a way to add interest to interiors. Neutrals become the perfect vehicle to carry high-voltage feel good brights. Adding a funtowardsdeepmaroonslikeReseneRed edge to our dcor, they can be easily painted over when we tire of them, Earth and Resene Madam M. Purples will be says Carolyn.blue kissed, and yellows are antiqued andmustard, like Resene Bittersweet. Greens will Rather than one paint colour in an area, imagine stripes or blocks of your favourite hues decorating your walls, kitchen drawers each painted a differentshift from emerald to mid toned mossy and but complementary hue and brightly painted internal doors, each an infusion ofolive. Oranges are spicy and burnt; greys and unexpected uplifting colour.neutrals are warm and natural.Says Amanda: Our world is upside down and often does not make sense. We will see this sense of the odd with, for instance, scale being blown out of proportion, or imagery that makes us think, that bemuses and amuses.stylingLisa Morton ResenepicturesTony Brownjohn Renew6'