Stripes, triangles, colour blocks – painted features keep going strong It seems we’ve all been having fun of late – personalising our interiors with bold shapes and strong splashes of colour. We’ve seen geo shapes, chevrons and mountain profiles, as well as more freeform feature walls in watercolour effects and tonal layers. The trend shows no sign of abating as we seek individual expression. Painting shapes onto any surface is a simple artistic way to inject impact and character. It’s also a very photogenic trend perfectly timed for our modern Instagram-centric times. This living room (left) is a perfect example of how warm neutral charcoals create the perfect backdrop for an eye-catching frame of colour around a showpiece couch. Instead of blasting the room with a whole feature wall in this warm whisky-toned gold, it’s used here to show off the furniture and elevate the space. The subtle addition of warm creams in the floral display and cushions, and the layers of different shades of those greys, gives a cohesive space that is dramatic without being overwhelming. other shapes to try: Resene Hive shaping up Circles – see page 12 for a stunning example Stripes but in wide varying bands – see page 10 Diamonds, a la your grandad’s socks – see page 25 Retro-style arch – see page 16 18 |