Seeking cultural connection and a change in routine from the hum-drum of everyday life, this look is all about escapism. Even if we can’t physically roam, our minds certainly can, gathering up the casual vibes of far-flung places as we dream of adventure. Cultural touchpoints and nomadic sensibilities are reflected in ethnic prints, artisan crafts, tropical motifs and indigenous art as well as spicy colours, spring greens, plummy browns and sea blues. It’s off-beat and bohemian, certainly not matchy matchy. Open your home and heart to travellers from off-shore, share good food and friendly eclectic spaces, and learn of new places to explore and communities to enjoy. Page 17: A tropical-inspired escape with walls in Resene Half Opal, a chair in Resene Surf Crest, and side tables in Resene Half Cut Glass, Resene Secrets and Resene Kandinsky. Right: A Balinese-style garden by designer Ron Dykman with a house exterior in Resene Coyote, pergola in Resene Treehouse wood stain and trims in Resene Coffee Bean. Left: A tropical courtyard with a wall textured with Resene Resitex tinted to Resene Tana, and Resene Sandtex tinted to Resene Merino. The decking is painted Resene Double Sea Fog, the far wall is Resene Karaka and the pots are in Resene ASAP, Resene Citron and Resene Hideaway. Resene Half Opal Resene Surf Crest Resene Half Cut Glass Above: Give your living a twist of contemporary Moroccan with walls in Resene Quarter Truffle, a daybed in Resene Monkey, lantern lights in Resene Half Thorndon Cream, planters and a coffee table in Resene Always (top) and Resene Balance (base). The floorboards are Resene Colorwood Greywash. Resene Woodsman Treehouse Resene Coffee Bean Resene Tana Resene Merino Resene Double Sea Fog Resene Karaka Resene ASAP Resene Citron Resene Hideaway Resene Secrets Resene Kandinsky Resene Coyote Resene Unwind is a relaxed and watery sea green. Try it with yellowed neutrals, stark blues and sharp yellow whites like Resene Miso, Resene Coast and Resene Rice Cake. Resene Miso Resene Coast Resene Rice Cake Resene Unwind Resene Koru is an invigorating green. Try it with aged pale yellows, intense teals and rich browns like Resene First Light, Resene Blue Lagoon and Resene Felix. R e s e n e F i r s t L i g h t R e s e n e B l u e L a g o o n R e s e n e F e l i x Resene Koru 18 | | 19