Right: You can check your tonal scheme by viewing A4 drawdown paint swatches in the colour library at Resene ColorShops and resellers. Or you can order some to take home. Lay them out with some of the other elements you’re planning for the room, like cushions or ornaments, to see how your look will come together. Dare to go dark and moody, or bright and sunshiny The green tableau (far right) has a wall in Resene Cutty Sark, the tall table is Resene Green Meets Blue, the lower table and vase are Resene Juniper, the square corbel is Resene Breeze and the round corbel is Resene Quarter Duck Egg Blue. The yellow shelf unit is in Resene Pizza, the wall is in Resene Galliano, the vase is in Resene Marzipan, the large truncated pyramid shape is Resene Astra and the small one is Resene Sand. Resene Green Meets Blue While shape trends are shifting from strict geometrics to more organic forms, by using tonal colours, this diamond pattern avoids being jarring and too contrasting. It’s also much easier to achieve than more free-form shapes. If multi-coloured isn’t your style, try a variation on a classic monochromatic scheme by adding layers of complex greys, and dramatic darks. Add sleek, bare timber or whitewashed accessories with natural fibres in furniture and floorcoverings to create a clean coastal style, or furnish in bold jewel-toned golds, blues and reds for something more luxe and dramatic. The aim is to create a calming and beautiful colour scheme to relax into. Invest in a lush armchair and good literature and you’re good to go. 26 |