fun accents In an earnest world full of concern, it’s easy to forget to have fun. Grab a colourful Resene testpot or two and bring a smile to your face. Whether it’s an unexpected flash of colour on a wall, a quirky pattern or something even more frivolous like painting the blades of a desk fan to create a whirring rainbow, when seriousness threatens to overtake us, colour is our friend. The fan blades here are painted in Resene Dizzy Lizzy, Resene Outrageous, Resene Paris Daisy, Resene Poppy, Resene Pursuit, Resene Seeker and Resene Smitten. The vine wall pattern is in Resene Summer Green, Resene Feijoa, Resene Ottoman and Resene Surf Crest on a wall in Resene Deep Sea. The floor is in Resene Aquamarine. creamy whites We’re moving away from crisp, fresh whites to softer, creamier tones – think fleece, oatmeal, noodles and full-cream milk. Steer clear of heavy clotted yellow-whites, however; whites are still carrying a light touch. Creamy whites are comforting and very versatile; they match well with many current interior colours like muted pastels, dusky darks, peaches, rich browns and soft greens. When you’re looking for the right white, make sure you see the Resene Whites & Neutrals collection, which is home to a host of whites as well as darker neutral colours. Look for whites with a code that starts with Y, which means yellow, therefore creamy. This wall is in Resene Eighth Tea, the table in Resene Half Tea, wide planter in Resene Spanish White, pointed post cap in Resene Pearl Lusta and rounded post cap in Resene Half Bare There. For more whites and neutrals inspiration see the habitat plus – whites and neutrals booklet. Resene Peace | 37