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When choosing neutrals or colours for an interior colour scheme some of the most interesting and versatile looks can come from experimenting with ‘in-between’ shades.
What does “earthy and natural” mean when it comes to interior design and colour inspiration?
With the right combinations and contrasts you can create an autumnal interior that will still feel uplifting, comfortable and light, come summer.
Looking to deeper, bolder neutrals that work tonally with your classics is a very simple way to add greater depth, visual interest and warmth to your rooms.
Finding that perfect combination of paint colours that you find uplifting every time you walk into a room in your home is one of the great joys of home decorating.
Bright, airy and beachy rooms are a delight in warmer months, but as the days and nights get cooler we usually want to feel a little more bundled up and cosy.
Often working successfully with so-called clashing colours comes down to a few basic tips.
There are myriad ways to use colour to bring the disparate rooms of your home together in ways that surprise and delight.
Gloss, semi-gloss, low sheen and flat finishes all have their place in a completed project.
Of all the seasons, spring is a favourite among many.
Considering the colours found in your outdoor areas when you’re planning your interior colour palette can be an effective way to create a cohesive home.
You can find fun, and visually interesting ways, to lean-in to having a small space to create something cosy and inspiring.
There’s something so satisfying about bringing colours into a home, playfully combining tones. It speaks to those who love the mood boost colour provides.
Connecting the indoors with the outdoors has become one of our most desired design trends.
Got a small space that needs a revamp? The good news is that no matter how spatially-challenged your room or dwelling, you don’t have to be squeezed for choice with your Resene colour palette.
Evoke this breezy, feel-good vibe with upbeat hues, whether on a few elements within a room or coated across all four walls.
A wealth of hues will set a dramatic mood for a home and fresh approaches to using them, creating settings you'd happily get lost in.
You can absolutely mix warm and cool colours in your design palette, and in fact you should do this.
So much of our time is spent at home these days, so it's essential to provide yourself and loved ones with a relaxing home that restores you.
Finding a spot to unwind and decompress at home seems more important than ever, when our homes are often also workplaces and study zones.
Proportion is an important but often forgotten aspect of decorating your interiors.
Paint has a life of its own. It can greatly impact the sense of space within a room.
Designing interiors that spark happiness is simply about curating spaces that celebrate the people, places and things we love.
Here are some ideas for capturing the spirit of summer that will work in any home all year round.
If your office space needs a makeover or you are creating one from scratch, don’t underestimate the impact of the right wall colour.
When it comes to determining whether a room feels cosy or expansive, the size of the space isn't everything.
Don’t cheat yourself of interiors that you love because you’re a little uncertain about your ideas, or where to start. Resene is here to help!
Here’s some quick tips from Resene for turning clashes into design triumphs.
Creative use of Resene paint, with contrasting shades, shadow effects and bold geometric framing can all help create intimate spaces within larger areas.
Warming, inviting and welcoming, we all seek these sensations in our home.
Learn how to get sophisticated paint effects like ombre, colour blocks, mega-stripes or diamonds.
Bring a little joy to the world by choosing mood-boosting colours that allow you connect with your space in a positive way.
Do you love retreating to your blissful, peaceful bedroom at the end of the day, knowing this room is your safe haven?
The simple addition of pieces of colour, used in strategic ways, brings a room to life.
The flow of more than one colour in different spaces carries vitality. A series of colours will bring interest and life.
Whether it’s during the cool winter months or the warmth of summer, a welcoming and inviting home is a must all-year round.
It’s worth putting in the time and effort to find the right trim colour for your home.
Paint is a way to easily and affordably create the relaxing room of your dreams.
It’s a fact that colour has a significant effect on our behaviour and emotions. How do today’s on trend hues affect our moods?
"With all its classic sophistication and inky decadence, lovers of black sometimes find that the colour can fade or look washed out. So what’s the solution?
Did you know that the colours you paint can evoke a variety of moods, from peaceful harmony to passionate rage, or even oppression?
Clever use of paint colour can do a lot to change the visual perceptions of a space.
There is nothing quite like opening the front door of your home and feeling your whole mood lift.
The colours we choose to surround ourselves with are indeed indicative of our true selves.
Why is blue the most well-liked colour worldwide? Read on to learn about the story behind blue's popularity.
Believe it or not, but the tones we see in everyday life have a big impact on the subconscious. And one of those impacts includes appetite.
The psychology behind the colours we choose to incorporate into our lives can be reflective of our natural character.
Certain colours are known to influence our wellbeing and stimulate positive emotional responses.
With your Resene paint colour choices you can liven up your kitchen and make it appear more spacious than it is.
If you feel like banging your head against the table from lack of creative inspiration, looking at the colour blue might prove to be just what's needed.
Determining which shade of paint best suits a specific space should be done not only by considering the area and its particular use but the individuals who will be using it as well.
You can use these simple steps to make a small space, such as a studio or tiny office, seem much larger.
15 support wall colour ideas for abstract and landscape paintings.
Purity, wholesomeness and innocence are the emotions people typically feel when they see the colour white.
Create the right sleep atmosphere. Pick a colour that allows you to relax and stop yourself from thinking.
While it may seem far-fetched to some, there are many different types of white.
Sophisticated patterns and colour palettes are more appealing, and as they hit their mid teens, children, especially boys, start to show a preference for darker colours.
The colour palette is an important decision to make during the interior design planning process.
We've had turquoise, tangerine and emerald – but now?
Here is a run down on how different hues can change the way you feel about a room.
When you're renovating, you've got plenty of opportunity to experiment! Consider taking a chance with some trickier hues.
Dark shades are all the rage at the moment – but it's essential to use them appropriately.
Studies have shown that the colour on our office walls can have a significant impact on our productivity and wellbeing.
In many cases, it's a good move to use colour to accentuate your home's features.
There's no doubt about it – colour can turn a space that's lacking in personality to an area that's absolutely thriving.
Colour has the power to transform not only our homes but the way we feel. It can stimulate or subdue, motivate or mollify.
Did you know that particular shades can trigger a physical response by changing the temperature of your environment?
Choose your joinery colour wisely and you can enjoy it, and the flexibility it gives you, for years to come.
Learn how your colour personality can dictate your interior design.
Interior designers use colour to create certain atmospheres and psychologists may use it to influence moods.
It’s no secret that colour has the power to transform our emotions.
Just as colour on our walls can add drama or sophistication to a room, colour above us can transform a room’s look and feel.
We are often asked about colour contrast and how to figure out what is enough of a colour contrast.
Bright, invigorating colour schemes can boost energy levels when you have a lot of cooking and cleaning to get through.
There is a cycle of changing colours that affects us through the different stages of life. These are reflected in our changing colour preferences.
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