b'For a long time, dark and dramatic paint colours were thought Trend: battensto make homes feel claustrophobic. But those who have taken See page 46 the plunge with smouldering selections like Resene Double Foundry, Resene Dune, Resene Indian Ink and Resene Astronaut know the real power that these colours have to transform a space for the better. Off blacks, blue blacks and deep blue drama hues can bring a cocooning effect to a living space and create a sense of intimacy that cant be replicated with lighter tones.steeped in Bring some balance and levity to the space with lighter coloured furniture painted in Resene Snow Drift, Resene Black White and Resene Alabaster. Rather than choosing a lighter colour for your ceiling, keep it dark and instead go for lighter paint colours like Resene Smokescreen or timber stains such as Resene Colorwood Natural on the floor for an uplifting effect that doesnt break the cocoon youve created.Left: Timber wall stained in Resene Colorwood Sheer Black, battens in Resene All Black, floor in Resene Colorwood Natural, sideboard, coffee table and plant pots in Resene Snow Drift, pendant lamp in Resene Black White, lantern in Resene Half Black White, bud vase in Resene Quarter Drought. Sofa and cushions from Nood, rug from Freedom.Resene Half Black WhiteResene top tip Black WhiteWhen opting for dark andResene dramatic colours, keep in mindSnow Driftthat you may need to adjustResene Quarter Droughtyour lighting to suit. Use lamps,Resene Colorwood accent lighting and dimmerNaturalswitches to help create Resene Colorwood the right mood. Sheer BlackResene All Black24|'