One way or another

Exteriors from Abode magazine - styling one piece with two colourways

Garden party

The cool black lines of the Ico Traders Orere Sofa from Ballantynes pop against a vibrant citrus backdrop of Resene Tangerine and Resene Tulip Tree.

The season for outdoor entertaining is here, and this look is ready to celebrate with warming bursts of citrus from Resene Tangerine and Resene Tulip Tree. Outdoor walls and fences don’t need to be black and white. Painting a colourful garden mural is a fun way to elevate your outdoor living and bring your personality into this often-neglected area to create a space to be enjoyed. The Ico Traders Orere Sofa from Ballantynes contrasts the bursts of colourful accessories with picnic blanket and cushions to soften the mood for those long afternoons in the sun.

A vibrant outdoor living space

Versatile lounging

This two-seater wire sofa is comfortable to sit on with or without cushions. Before powder coating, each wire has been sprayed with a special fluoropolymer PVDF base to ensure durability and rust resistance so that they can be used both indoors and in sheltered outdoor areas.

Curated colour

The Celia Linen Cushion Cover by Città Design features a gestural hand-painted depiction of a summer’s day spent lying in the sun surrounded by the gentle lull of the wind and buzz of honey bees. The colours in this pretty pattern are key to connecting the orange, yellow and green elements within the space.

Versatile lounging - two-seater wire sofa
Versatile lounging

Curated colour - handpainted summery cushions
Curated colour

Dual purpose

This Martino Gamper Circus Stool is a modern design classic available in a wide range of colours, built with outdoor durability in mind. Here, used as a side table, this playful yellow creates a bold contrast with the tangerine walls and accessories in this vibrant picnic setting.

Fun-tionality

These Qeeboo Rabbit chairs put the “fun” in functionality. Both whimsical and stylish, the rabbit is a symbol of love and fertility. This playful outdoor scene also includes Qeeboo Rabbit doorstoppers in yellow and a tangerine velvet finish to form a family and complement the bold citrus colour palette.

Martino Gamper Circus Stool
Dual purpose

Martino Gamper Circus Stool
View from side

Fun-tionality - Qeeboo Rabbit chairs
Fun-tionality

Credits (Garden party): Ico Traders Orere Sofa; Qeeboo Rabbit XS Bookend Velvet Finish Orange; Qeeboo Rabbit XS Doorstopper Yellow; Bronte Harlequin Saffron Lambswool Throw; Città Design Celia Linen Cushion Cover; Città Design Velvet Cushion Cover Custard; Qeeboo Rabbit Chair Black; Qeeboo Rabbit Chair White; Cast Water Glasses Amber; Arnold Circus Stool Yellow; Resene Tangerine and Resene Tulip Tree, resene.co.nz/colorshops.

Living landscape

Here, between the wires of the Ico Traders Orere Sofa from Ballantynes, a landscape mural painted in Resene Sourdough, Resene Woodland and Resene Artefact creates a tranquil outdoor space.

Creating a relaxing outdoor zone is all about natural colours and textures. Here the landscape mural in Resene Sour Dough, Resene Woodland and Resene Artefact sets a calm mood with the lush natural textures of New Zealand sheepskin, seagrass, potted plants and acacia wood. This space invites you to unwind and enjoy the moment in nature without leaving the comforts of your own home.

A tranquil outdoor living space with wall mural

Natural texture

This New Zealand long-wool rug is an inviting element in this natural setting and is carefully crafted from premium quality sheepskin to add texture, comfort, colour, and style to any space.

Earthy abstract

The Grove Cushion Cover is inspired by New Zealand’s beautiful and dramatic landscapes. The abstract pattern reveals scenes from the Waitakere Ranges with waterfalls and native bush. Made with a natural blend of cotton and flax linen.

Natural texture - a sheepskin rug
Natural texture

Earthy abstract - NZ nature inspired cushions
Earthy abstract

Carved curves

This natural, versatile Madras Link Sutton Stool acts as a stool or side table and is made from sturdy acacia wood, bringing an extra element of function and style to any space, inside or out.

Grounded green

The large Hanover Planter in Avocado makes a statement with a stunning silhouette to connect with the plants and Resene Woodland green in the mural. This natural green planter features a practical drainage hole and deep saucer, ideal for outdoor use.

A tranquil outdoor living space with wall mural and wire sofa
Full room view

Carved curves - Madras Link Sutton Stool
Carved curves

Grounded green - the Hanover Planter
Grounded green

Credits (Living landscape): Ico Traders Orere Sofa; Madras Link Sutton Stool; Pottery Barn Potted Fiddleleaf; Potted Berlin Tall Planter Nude; Potted Hanover Large Planter Avocado; Città Design Grove Cushion Cover in Night; Città Design Harvest Silk Blend Cushion Cover Cinnamon; Città Design Linen Cotton Cushion Cover in Thyme; Città Design Plant Pot Natural; Round Seagrass Mat; Long Wool Sheepskin Rug Linen; Resene Sourdough; Resene Woodland and Resene Artefact, resene.co.nz/colorshops.