Resene Grey Olive earthy neutrals to try: Resene Double Ash – a soft green-edged neutral Resene Napa – a smoky grey beige Resene Earthen – a staunch olive brown Opposite: Wall in Resene Double Sisal, floor in Resene Parchment, jug in Resene Korma, wide bowl in Resene Soya Bean, side table in Resene Scrub, plant pot in Resene Mai Tai, basket planter in Resene Double Lemon Grass, tall vase in Resene Triple Ash and wide bowl on top of the cabinet in Resene Soya Bean. Far left: For added texture try a wallpaper from the Resene Wallpaper Anaglypta Collection. This is design RD171 painted in Resene Colins Wicket. Background in Resene Parchment, tealight holder in Resene Pale Oyster, jug in Resene Korma, fanned A4 drawdown paint swatches in (left to right) Resene Double Sisal, Resene Soya Bean and Resene Pale Oyster with Resene Triple Ash (under brush). Left: Walls in Resene Colorwood Whitewash and Resene Aquaclear, vanity in Resene Colins Wicket, plant pot in Resene Influential, painted hooks in (top to bottom) Resene Rococo and Resene Swiss Caramel, ladder in Resene Rice Cake, floor in Resene Eighth Stonewashed and vase in Resene Half Stone Age. Below: A soft eco cool feel with a strong tie to natural textures. Background in Resene Colorwood Whitewash and Resene Aquaclear, hooks in Resene Rococo and Resene Swiss Caramel, and A4 drawdown paint swatches in (from left) Resene Rice Cake, Resene Colins Wicket and Resene Influential. Note the use of Resene Colorwood Whitewash in this bathroom (above right). It’s a warmer way to use white, giving a soft layered look where the grain of the plywood walls is allowed to shine, yet the raw look of timber is tempered. Textured elements add interest with a jute mat, string bag and raffia light shade, while earth tones are used on the vanity. The room is given a burst of warm sunshine with an accent of bright saffron yellow. Warm neutrals work extremely well with leafy green plants. Both these rooms use them to add balance and create warm meditative spaces that are both uplifting and cocooning. | 21