The latest looks in... blue
Love blue? Get inspired with colour and the latest decorating and colour trends using a blue colour scheme! 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.
Hamptons living
Light, bright and whitewashed with a sophisticated yet beachy vibe that comes across as effortless and calming... more
Strike a chord
Bringing a touch of energetic colour and musical motifs to a part of a shared room... more
More is more
It’s by no means a new concept; wealthy people have used maximalism to showcase their riches for centuries... more
Different strokes
Fluid designs and vibrant colours are perfect for lending fresh character and beauty to walls... more
Pattern play
If you’re a beginner at pattern mixing, a great place to start is with cushions and pillowcases... more
Check please
This feel-good print that is fun, stems from the newfound obsession that brought us cottagecore... more
Trusty dusty blues
These more saturated hues also offset the lighter ones, creating the effect that the bedroom itself is ‘glowing’... more
Flip the script
Art Deco or Moroccan-inspired arch shaped doorways can allow greater light and flow from one space to another... more
Bring the Hamptons home
The casual luxury of a Hamptons-inspired interior is hard to resist, and its quintessential low-key elegance... more
Live out loud
To better demonstrate the impact that even small paint projects and accessories can make... more
Dial up the drama
The way we typically design homes has evolved since separate dining rooms were a standard inclusion... more
Casual comfort
Your bedroom is where you spend a third of the hours in your day, choose a light or dark palette... more
Classic meets quirky
Timeless and classic, blue has long been one of the most popular colours throughout history... more
Walls that move you
Adding a dynamic pattern to a space can be a great way to bring movement and interest to it... more
Hamptons living
Light, bright and whitewashed with a sophisticated yet beachy vibe that comes across as effortless and calming... more
Nordic exposure
If you strongly believe that there's beauty in simplicity, Scandinavian design is for you... more
Hotel at home
Creating the look of a luxury hotel room at home can still create the opportunity for self-care... more
Gussy up the guest room
Choosing paint colours for a guest bedroom can be a great opportunity to experiment and have a bit of fun... more
Plaid-tastic
Lure out your creative side and get graphic with paint in a way that will leave a lasting impression... more
It's a breeze
Create an outdoor shower inspired by the sea. Using aqua hues will transform your outdoor shower... more
New life
Repurposing current household favourites in soothing new hues and calming tonal colour schemes... more
A warm welcome
Stepping into a stunning hallway sets the tone for what’s in store throughout the rest of a home... more
Easy breezy
A holiday home is somewhere we spend our precious time, with the idea of getting away from it all... more
Get out more
This palette champions a selection of Resene blues and whites that subtly convey a seaside theme... more
Dressed to impress
Dark sea greens and pale blues come together in a dressing room you’ll never want to leave... more
In reverse
If you have a long span of wall, you could add tongue-and-groove panelling or wainscotting... more
Setting the bar high
An intimate corner with an elegant bar cart and a cosy, layered blue setting makes for the perfect sophisticated spot... more
Ahead of the curve
This Art Deco inspired office nook features generous curves, warming saturated hues and graphic contrast... more
Pretty in pinstripe
The ever-charming English countryside is practically synonymous with rest and relaxation... more
Self care space
The trick to creating a self-care space is to think about the things that make you feel happy... more
Reading ready
For the past two years, shapes, motifs, colours and finishes reminiscent of the Art Deco era have been all the rage... more
Monstera bathroom
They're one of those places that don't need to be formal, nor do they need to match or coordinate with other rooms... more
Stress buster blues
The colours we choose to decorate with have been shown to have enormous emotional impacts on us... more
Hygge at heart
Hygge (pronounced hyoo-gah) is the Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of cosiness and comfort... more
Sailing away
A bedroom like this, which carries a strong nautical theme, can be a fun way to bring that love for sailing ashore... more
Smooth sailing
If there is one thing that we have come to realise, it's that everyone needs a place to call their own... more
Lasting appeal
Get inspired by the everyday with these classic tones and enduring palettes... more
Try-angled
With an open plan layout, you don't always have walls to rely on to provide definition between different areas... more
Art starter
Once you've found some that you really love, why not use it to inspire a colour palette... more
Succulently lined
Created with a continuous line in Resene Midnight Express, this wall has been completely brought to life... more
Repetition and rhythm
The artwork you choose for your space should feel very personal and can inspire a colour palette... more
Terrazzo on tap
Paint a terrazzo feature wall in dramatic colours and random shapes to transform your bathroom... 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
Inspired by art
Stuck in a rut and need inspiration? Look to the arts for ideas. Floral art, photography, textile design, art forms... 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
Blues to live in
The colour of both the sky and sea, blue tones are said to evoke clarity and pureness... more
Memphis moves
The loud colours and zany patterns of the Memphis design movement have snuck their way back... more
Beautiful in blue green
Aqua is at the front edge of trending interior colours at the moment, for walls, painted furniture, accents... more
Get a feel for teal
Aquas and teals are splashing into interiors right now. Try doubling down and teaming them together... more
Signature liveliness
Turquoise is one of most calming and soothing colours you could use to make your space feel relaxing... more
A study in contrast
Decorating with complementary colours can be a challenging look to pull off, but when everything comes together... more
Modern reds
This boldly beautiful space showcases the new trend for striking reds... more
Splashing out
The room-defining painted rug feature, inspired by agate, makes a statement... more
Character darks
Dark exteriors have always held appeal. Black-painting weatherboards gives a house a smart urban look... more
The new neutrals
Our concept of what's a neutral colour is changing. No longer are we talking only about whites, creams, beiges... more
Waves of blue
Swirled to sleep Swirly waves of colour inspired by the lapping sea create a calm and peaceful environment... more
Deeply geo
Keeping it charming, cosy and oh-so-modern in this strong blue and grey look... more
Pink meets blue
This delicious living room has a softly Californian retro vibe while using a very up-to-date colour – millennial pink... more
A jewel in the crown
A visit to the land of maharajas, medieval forts, palaces and festivals, Rajasthan is the jewel in India’s crown... more 
Going global
Stylist Amber Armitage takes a trip around the globe and translates her inspiration into spaces... more
Standing out
Wall and floor artistic mural combinations for your lounge and dining spaces... more
The new 70's
With ‘70s glam making a comeback in fashion and interiors, we’re taking inspiration from iconic photographer... more
Colour combos
Four different colour looks – Yves Saint Laurent House, Palm Springs, Nice Promenade, Monument Valley... more
Yours in chalk
Matte finishes on furniture, upcycling and feature area projects bring a luscious depth to hues... more
Through the seasons
Changing up your paint colours and accessories can give you dramatically different looks or even seasonal changes... more
A place to call home
We show how to add personality and part of you into your home through displaying personal items.... more
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