Sunny disposition

From Habitat plus - decorating and colour trends 2020

According to colour experts, no hue expresses hope and reassurance more than yellow. While mustard still remains a design staple, more optimistic, buttery tones are rising up the ranks.

One of the hottest new colours, cheery ‘Gen Z yellow’ is starting to add a refreshing burst of brightness to décor. With its lively sunshine hue, this shade is a ray of positivity. Add a little Gen Z yellow optimism to your projects with Resene Energy Yellow.

It’s also true that yellow brings out the best in other colours. If you’re tired of a neutral scheme, what better way to relieve the boredom than with a corn coloured painted feature, cushion, art or throw?

Try softer shades like Resene Thumbs Up and Resene Chorus Line with duck egg blues, earthy greys or olive greens such as Resene Half Duck Egg Blue, Resene Grey Olive or Resene New Leaf for an on-trend look. Or, stick with classic mustards like Resene Cleopatra or Resene Influential with sapphire blues, greyed whites or coffee browns such as Resene Wishing Well, Resene Merino or Resene Coffee Break.

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