A mix of delicate neutrals and botanical shades lend immediate peace and calm to a room, but they need not be in static block colours. Layered brushstrokes in tonally similar Resene paint colours on the wall add visual texture and a sense of gentle movement to this bedroom – like a warm breeze. Start with a base of Resene Creme De La Creme then layer with brushstrokes of Resene Parchment, Resene Rocky Point and Resene Rice Cake. Add to the subtly layered coloured effect with soft yet fresh shades that are still rooted in nature. The floor is finished in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy which invokes easy, relaxed beachy living. The pendant light in Resene Rice Cake, sky blue vases in Resene Infused and Resene Timeless and botanic green Resene Hindsight on the headboard keep the finished room soft and welcoming teamed with natural textiles in slightly weathered-looking shades of green, blue and oaty cream. Add plants to fully connect the room with nature and the outdoors.
Top tip: Create visual textured effects with Resene FX Paint Effects Medium.
Other colours to try layering are botanical greens, blackened whites or dusky pinks.
Nothing creates immediate elegance and sophistication more effectively than a well-chosen wallpaper design. The secret to a successful wallpaper look, particularly when going for a bold pattern, is to choose a design or shade that suits the style and colour of your existing decor, then add accent notes that pull the look together. In this lounge, bold Resene Wallpaper Collection 465327 complements the timeless colour and style of the leather armchair. The soft gold of the side table painted in Resene Teak adds a lighter note while staying in the same autumnal palette. The vase in Resene Milk Chocolate adds a darker impact note, while the foliage appears to bring the wallpaper pattern to life. The floor is painted in Resene Triple Rice Cake to create the perfect blank canvas from which to develop this warm, textured look. Lean into the season and bring nature indoors by accessorising with timber features stained in hues like Resene Colorwood Natural.
Top tip: If you have damaged or uneven walls, a patterned or textured Resene wallpaper can help to hide the imperfections.
Other luxurious autumnal shades to try are deep tans, red browns or classic creams.
When it comes to bold colours, it’s hard to find one with more impact than orange, which is enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to our love of retro and mid-century modern interiors. Used as a contrast against warm neutrals, orange feels like a ray of sunshine, giving rooms and their inhabitants a mood-boosting lift. In this room Resene Clockwork Orange is used as a trim against the wall in Resene Eighth Truffle and floor in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. The table, in a more muted neutral combination of Resene Blank Canvas on the base, Resene Putty on the edge and the top in Resene Truffle, adds a soothing harmonious note. The chair and door are painted in Resene Ebony Clay. The same dark shade is also used as a simple striped accent on the light and tall vase, which contrasts beautifully with both the orange and the paler neutrals to lend the finished look more gravity. The base colour of the lightshade is Resene Urbane, the vase is Resene Triple Truffle and the smaller vase is Resene Blank Canvas.
Top tip: Use gloss Resene Enamacryl or semi-gloss Resene Lustacryl on trims and doors for a harder wearing finish and subtle visual contrast against lower sheen walls in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen.
Other bold contrast shades to try are burnt oranges, deep reds or whiskey golds.
▸ Download this article as a PDF
Habitat – colour trends with Resene
Be inspired by the latest seasonal colour trends. Discover what's new this summer, autumn, winter and spring...
View more Habitat trends | View more latest looks
Get inspired ! Subscribe Get saving ! Apply for a DIY card
Can't find what you're looking for? Ask us!
Company profile | Terms | Privacy policy | Quality and environmental policy | Health and safety policy
Welcome to our World of Colour!™
Colours shown on this website are a representation only. Please refer to the actual paint or product sample. Resene colour charts, testpots and samples are available for ordering online. See measurements/conversions for more details on how electronic colour values are achieved.
What's new | Specifiers | Painters | DIYers | Artists | Kids | Sitemap | Home | TOP ⇧
