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Transform your home with sophisticated green hues – smooth, muted, and subtle. Explore stylish ways to use these colours in your interior décor.
When it comes to creating high impact in an interior space, it’s hard to go past the idea of immersing a room in a single colour, known as colour drenching.
If you wanted to think a bit more outside the box in your exterior colours, what do you need to think about?
"Looking for a unique neutral to anchor your interior palette? Explore how you can use versatile grey to create just the right interior space.
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?
In today’s volatile world pink can be the perfect shade to create calm and soothing interior spaces that allow us to retreat and unwind.
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.
Is there a colour more in need of an image boost than beige?
With a bit of extra knowledge under your belt you can really maximise the impact of your neutrals.
Making the most of natural wood grain is a big part of our modern love for celebrating nature around our homes, both inside and out.
The colours we associate with summer are not only warm, but they are also both uplifting and often calming.
Here’s a look at some design influences on the radar of some of Resene’s colour experts.
Pastels are back in the contemporary interior design palette in a big way, but the modern evolution of pastels is all about complex, slightly muted and grown-up colours.
Achromatic is a word that is cropping up more frequently in design conversations as a popular framework for stylish contemporary design.
When it comes to decorating with darker hues, charcoal has had it almost all its own way for a long time.
Even before Peach Fuzz was named as Pantone’s colour of the year for 2024, we were already gravitating to peachy shades.
Need a colour palette cleanse? Let’s look at some ways with Resene to shed some light on matters and transform your spaces in lighter, brighter ways.
IHere are some tips and tricks from Resene for giving your neutrals a little pop of extra personality.
Daring yourself to step out of your comfort zone when it comes to colour and design can feel daunting, but can also be exhilarating and fun.
Used smartly and in the right amounts, metallics can be just the finishing touch you need to elevate your interiors to a new level of style and sophistication.
In the right shades, and in the right areas, red can breathe huge amounts of personality and style into interiors – and even some exterior spaces.
If you’ve decided to change up your home interior, and want to play with a bolder, unexpected palette, it’s hard to go past purple and green.
Sometimes you just want the dopamine boost that comes with a beautiful, perhaps unexpected burst of bright colour.
Here are some tips from Resene for adding the fresh brightness of spring to your home that are simple, cost-effective and adaptable.
Our love of pink has matured into a deeper, plummier shade that is both sophisticated and surprisingly versatile.
Personal and a true reflection of ourselves, bedrooms are private spaces.
Saturated tones in wintry shades can add warmth and drama to a room.
Wood finishes are a perennial favourite in our homes, and recent interior design trends have seen us all wanting to showcase the natural beauty of that wood.
Subtle neutrals reveal how light interiors don’t just have to be white.
Rich and joyful, raspberry is setting a trend in interiors with its radiating and uplifting tones.
Resene metallics have an array of beautiful finishes that can enrich your space adding dimension and layers to your interiors.
Here are some ideas for embracing joy in interiors for everybody from devotees of colour and pattern to devout minimalists.
Tree leaves turning green to amber and the crackling of a golden-hued fire… autumn is rich with vibrant colours.
Plums and brown-reds are taking the interior limelight with their deep, reassuring tones. These hues help create a calm and restorative sanctuary in our homes.
Not all whites and neutrals are created equal, and they are subject to our subtly evolving collective taste and trends. Let’s look at what is new in neutrals.
There is an evolving trend of embracing more complex natural colours inspired by a touch of minerality.
If you want to ramp up an on-trend vibe at home, your starting point should be colour. And in this case, pastels are your friend.
Bring serenity and relaxation into your home. With the right paint colours and decor, holiday vibes can dictate the narrative of your home.
There are few colours so universally loved than blue. Get the colour combinations right and blues can really make your rooms soar with timeless style.
Purple can be a bit like licorice when it comes to choosing an interior colour palette; typically, you either love it or hate it.
Blue is a perennial favourite with stylists for its many moods and facets.
Trends work as a guide to keeping your interiors and exteriors looking up-to-date and fresh, and can be a big help in working out what you do and don’t like.
Who doesn’t want a little bit more sunshine in their lives?
Humans have always drawn inspiration from nature in all kinds of creative expression, including interior design.
Versatile and timeless, a neutral palette is a popular choice with interior designers for good reason. Here are some ways to take neutral up a gear.
The soulful, uplifting nature of sugar and spice colours appeals to our senses, whether you adopt them in deep dark tones or lighter versions.
Primordial greens, the ultimate in getting back to nature, are the greens of dense, rich vegetation. Is it any wonder we want these greens in our homes?
Deep warm tones of paprika, cinnamon, allspice, cumin and cardamom are a play on our current preference for earthy, natural shades but given extra oomph.
Wine reds for every room and every style. Deep, sultry reds are everywhere at the moment.
The new generation of pinks and purples are bold and dramatic, perfect for elevating an otherwise neutral room and stamping your personality on any space.
The right amount of shine and shimmer in the right place can be the finishing touch that truly elevates your space.
There’s just something so serene about an all-white room. Easy and versatile, timeless and long-lasting, it’s a hue that suits any interior.
It's easy to underestimate how redecorating a home can be a mood-enhancer, even on a small scale.
As the days get cooler and the natural world bursts into colour, it’s the perfect time warm up your home with some equally vibrant hues.
Using dark colours in bedrooms gives a cue to the eyes, mind and body to wind down and relax.
Earthy tones and materials suit our green interior and coastal fringe.
Blue. Just the word is relaxing, evoking a long deep breath. Visually, of course, it's even more powerful.
In the summer months many of us soaked up sun’s warm rays, be it at the beach or on one of New Zealand’s remote hiking tracks.
Colours that replicate the summer season, whether simple hints or a broader expanse, lift our spaces in a resonating fashion.
With so many options to choose from, a little exploration means it’s a no-brainer to find a blue that works for your space.
Red is a vibrant and passionate colour that arrests the eye. It will always add interest to a home’s interior scheme and will make an instant design statement.
Nothing makes a statement quite like a splash of turquoise with all its simple visual connection to sky and sea.
Walking into a room with walls wrapped in caramel-coloured paint sets a soothing comfort vibe.
If you're looking for a neutral colour that offers something new and modern, let's talk about sand.
More than any other colour, green, a cool colour at heart, has the ability to ground us and stir us at the same time.
Classic colour combinations have usually become classic because they’re versatile and work with lots of different design styles. They just look good!
Muted shades represent a way to experiment with different colour combinations, or simply add more colour to a space without the risk of clashes.
Used with some creative thought and flair, grey has the potential to be one of the most stylish, versatile and hardest working colours out there.
Life is better in black and white. Black has been the perfect partner to white since time immemorial.
This versatile neutral might seem serious but will happily team up with any colour of the rainbow for a myriad of schemes.
Ways of working with white on white – the versatility of white on white interiors makes them perennially popular.
Terracotta has always found a place in our homes. But today, terracotta is finding new life in the colours we use to decorate, bringing with it surprising versatility.
Primary pops – when it comes to using these paint colours in your home, it's best to apply them in small doses to not overpower the space.
Jewel colours are a perennial favourite in our decorating choices. Here are some ideas for using Resene jewel colours in your home.
Green. Is it any wonder we love using it in our interiors? It has strong associations with nature, the environment and new growth.
You can give your rooms a prize-winning finish with gold, silver, or bronze. Capture warmth and feel-good vitality.
The comforting, nurturing hues of brown are so easy to embrace. These are hues that ground us, creating restful spaces that induce calm and restoration.
Paint ideas for those who love soft, sugary hues. Gelato tones bring a sense of lightness to an interior and make a space feel larger than it is.
A coat of this enchanting colour in any room of your house will convert your home into an alluring and sophisticated setting.
Whether your taste aligns with minimalism, rustic, coastal or country cottage, white will always play a role in your desired look.
With the cheerful effect this colour has on our emotions, it’s a go-to for those wanting an interior that celebrates positivity and good energy.
Greys have long been the darling of home colours. We are bringing in warm greys with a nurturing soul to their tones.
There is something so irresistibly cosy and comforting about the blush colours that are taking centre stage in interiors right now.
Calm and organic, green-blue colours guide our interiors towards a state of serenity and tranquillity.
There’s something so inviting and alluring about a room with unapologetic smoky, masculine colours.
Browns and beiges are relishing in a revival that will leave you spoilt for choice when creating a breathtaking interior.
There’s something about a green interior that allows a wave of calmness to wash over you.
Paint is a way to easily and affordably create the relaxing room of your dreams.
Interior design trend seekers are sweetening up to candy coloured pastels. Learn how to bring these scrumptious hues into your own home.
Many of today’s trending tones are rooted in nature. hile these hues often contain hints of brown, if you think they sound a bit beigey, think again.
When it comes to nailing down which shade you want, white is the hue that’s most often struggled with.
Like many of today’s top trending hues, blues, too, are evolving.
Opting for a deep paint colour can be just the think you need to take a boring space from drab to dramatic.
Layer up hue-on-hue for an interior scheme you’re sure to love.
No matter what your style, Duck Egg Blue is the ultimate classic colour to incorporate into your home.
Pops of bold bright colours are a trend, but how do you make these hues work in your own home?
"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?
With the ‘20s upon us, people are moving towards warmer hues. Apricot is starting to make its way onto the décor scene.
Not having to redecorate every few years is a goal for many homeowners. But how do you keep your spaces from going stale?
There are ways to make brown look wonderful in your home – and its popularity is back on the rise.
A noteworthy trend that’s enveloped the interior decorating world is the use of charming oxidised greens.
From masala to saffron, spicy shades continue to capture our imaginations.
Regardless of what décor style you’re drawn to, blue-collar hues offer something for everyone.
Blue is one of those hues that never ceases to be popular. In fact, it’s the most universally loved colour and will be key in the next decade of interior design.
The colours that anchor our homes are becoming far more interesting. Character neutrals are paint colours that make for a much richer interior look – and they are trending.
Interior designer Gael Garrett has been a long-time lover of tonal colour schemes and tone-on-tone decor in general. And she’s not alone.
Lilac has a fresher vibe, whether it's as an icy pastel or as a greyed silvery lavender. It's a natural next step in our love affair with complex pastels.
Dive into deep blue sea. Today’s on-trend blues have taken a deeper dive into darker territory over their more coastal counter parts.
When picking paint colours for our homes, there are fairly consistent palettes we turn to time and again no matter what decade we're decorating in.
Aqua is at the front edge of trending interior colours at the moment for walls, painted furniture, accents and accessories.
Red, with all its associations of passion, power and personality, is a colour that resurfaces again and again as a hot design trend.
If you’re been in search of a new colour palette, you’ve probably seen a series of soft greens - namely, celery, sage and olive - popping up all over your social media feeds.
There’s a dramatic colour trend doing the rounds – dark tone-on-tone rooms that are at once cocooning and welcoming, but also strikingly rich.
Whether you go big with brave brights or more subdued with toned down shades, yellow is a sure-fire way to make a big impact and freshen up your home.
Introducing a few bright bolds may be just the thing your space needs to liven things up.
With an abundance of beautiful colours on the paint chart to choose from, nailing the final decision on a hue for your interior can be daunting.
View these four trending spring colour palettes brought to you by Resene.
Blue. It’s a colour almost everybody loves in one shade or another. Blue is a colour that immediately evokes calmness and serenity.
One of the most appealing and delightful design trends this year is the appearance of fresh, vibrant fruity colours.
The colours and patterns of nature have always found a way into our homes.
For many years, the go-to whites of the decorating world have been clean, cool and dense. Now, that’s changing. Whites are becoming warmer.
Escape from the icy outdoors and hibernate with these cosy interior ideas this winter.
Learn how to incorporate Pantone’s 2016 Colours of the Year with Resene.
Infuse a botanical essence into your home without being too stereotypical. Look to one of the great masters of Impressionism, Claude Monet.
Here we take a look at some refreshing ideas for spring that can vitalise your space.
Bring Guy Fawkes home without the fire hazards by painting your walls in these colours.
Boo! Do you dare to see 5 paint colours inspired by Halloween?
We often read in interior design magazines or decorating recommendation books that a 'pop' of colour is a great way to breathe some life into a space.
Here are fifteen paint colours that the Mad Hatter would love for a tea party.
Travel from region to region and country to country and you’ll often find slight variations in colour preferences.
5 DIY paint projects to embrace the current metallics trend – Metallic accents are all the rage in interior design right now.
Winter can be a wonderland, so don't shiver away from it – embrace it in your home decor.
Ahoy! Bring the ocean to your lounge with nautical colours and decor.
The beauty, sophistication and simplicity of monochrome has been celebrated by interior designers and artists for centuries.
We've got just the colours to help you capture the essence of summer all year round.
The 80s are making a comeback at the moment, offering a luminous colour wheel and quirky design aesthetic.
Why not take inspiration from the outdoors and try out some of these fabulous colour schemes.
There are many ways you can bring a splash of the tropics to your home's interior design.
With long, hot summer days just around the corner, you might be wondering how to boost your home's aesthetic appeal and liveability.
When you're renovating, you've got plenty of opportunity to experiment! Consider taking a chance with some trickier hues.
Stencils can add intrigue to a range of spaces, whether you embrace them in the living room, kitchen or the master bedroom.
Here are three ways to embrace brown in your home's design. Whether you take on these ideas in your living room, main bedroom or study is up to you!
Neutral shades are a winning choice for many reasons.
Here are some positively perfect ideas for decorating your living space – you're sure to love at least one of them!
Here's the run down on which interior design colours are trending in 2014 and the respective colours in this fashion-forward range.
A question often asked is 'What colour should I paint my roof?' and mostly it is asked after all other colour decisions have been made for the exterior of the house.
There's a seemingly endless selection of paint to choose from, so it can be hard to settle on a single idea when decorating your home.
By focussing on the specific shade and how you use it, you can create some stunning results.
When it comes to decorating, choosing the right paint colour can be a daunting exercise.
Where to start – how to pick colours that are going to work for you and your home.
Fashion and decor reflected the dirtier colours and minimal look of Gothic, Grunge and Hip Hop.
A decade of radical change, rebellion, vibrancy and a desire for freedom – of any sort.
If you're more of a decorator and less of a bookworm, you might like to try some of our favourite fifty shades of grey.
The first question I'm nearly always asked is 'How do you name colours?' followed shortly thereafter by 'How do you know which colours are trendy?'
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