Colour inspiration – latest looks, page 6
Get inspired with colour and the latest decorating and colour trends! If you're getting ready for your next decorating journey, browse through these beautiful mood boards, paints, colours and decorating ideas to help you select just the right look and mood for your space. For more ideas, see the decorating inspiration gallery, habitat magazine or view how-to project ideas.

Seasonal switchouts
A change of seasons is the perfect time to spruce up the design scheme of your home, inside and out... more

Oceans of blue
In a subtropical climate like ours, it's easy to be drawn to an ocean-inspired colour palette full of beachy blues... more

Restored beauty
The best way to go green with your interiors is to invest in quality vintage items, restore and upcycle... more

Inspired by art
Stuck in a rut and need inspiration? Look to the arts for ideas. Floral art, photography, textile design, art forms... more

Tranquil in monochrome
The choice to stick to classic Resene blacks and whites creates a sense of tranquillity within a space... more

Mellowed out
Mellow mustards, bitter oranges, toasted terracotta and spicy browns – the tell-tale tones of 1970s design aesthetic... more

Memory lane
Create a space that carries with it a sense of luxury and sophistication... more

Artfully arched
This eclectic dining room brings a number of colour and design trends together... more

Seasonally purple
Purple shades – and those with purple undertones – are some of the most overlooked hues on the fandeck... more

Spring fresh
Spring is an especially ideal time to give the exterior of your property a good clean, and a fresh lick of paint... more

Get your greens
This gorgeous green shed is the perfect place for someone with a penchant for all things green... more

Summer of blues
Duck egg blue comes in a range of shades and can look beautifully sophisticated when used as a backdrop... more

Seasonal switch-outs
Rotating your decor allows you to take advantage of all of the wonderful colours, patterns and textures out there... more

Zen retreat
No matter who you are or where your interests lie, everyone needs their own special place to retreat to... more

Blues to live in
The colour of both the sky and sea, blue tones are said to evoke clarity and pureness... more

Jade meets sage
A room like this one is perfect for bringing a sense of the outdoors in during the winter... more

Spring fresh
One of the most wonderful things about paint is that you can use it on almost anything... more

Memphis moves
The loud colours and zany patterns of the Memphis design movement have snuck their way back... more

Working the corners
When you're trying to use space efficiently, adding a small desk area to serve as a home office... more

Space to work
If you need a dedicated place to work at home but are already squeezed for space... more

Contrast choice
There are plenty of interesting ways that the principle of contrast, one of the key tenets of interior design... more