tropical touches

Once the winter weather arrives, thoughts turn to warmer places and exotic holidays. Booking a tropical escape isn’t always possible, but with a few drops of a Resene exotic print wallpaper and some touches of tropical colour you can create the sultry, sunny looks of your favourite holiday destinations quickly and cost-effectively at home.

Bold and leafy

Resene has a wide variety of wallpapers to transform any room into a tropical wonderland. You could try the leafy tropical jungle look of Resene Wallpaper Collection 687842 in muted earthy shades or go for the fresh green and gold of Resene Wallpaper Collection ONB102636002.

The fantasy escapism of Resene Wallpaper Collection 687408 works well as a feature wall in your tropical themed spaces paired with the mid-toned green of Resene Wabi Sabi and a few notes of Resene Pohutukawa. Add trim in Resene Quarter Spanish White, with flooring washed in Resene Colorwood Rock Salt, rattan furniture and soft cream linen cushions and you’ll have a space that’s both vibrant and refreshing; perfect for a sitting or living area.

Blank canvas

If you prefer a predominantly neutral backdrop, consider pairing it with a feature wall in a block colour like warm, gold Resene Wallpaper Collection 687552 or paint in Resene Sunbeam. With a plainer backdrop you can frame drops of a bolder print like Resene Wallpaper Collection 466607 as artworks, or add just one feature wall in the dreamy impressionist jungle print of Resene Wallpaper Collection 688184.

Cool and breezy

Going tropical doesn’t have to mean bold bright patterns and shades. Try the monochrome palms of Resene Wallpaper Collection 688153. Pair it with brass finishings, a deep wood stain like Resene Colorwood Mahogany and forest greens like Resene Welcome, a neutral like Resene Half Pearl Lusta and a touch of soft pink Resene Half Pale Rose.

› View a huge range of wallpaper at your local Resene ColorShop or get a taste of the new releases online.

Words: Kerri Jackson

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