Colour inspiration – latest looks
Get inspired with colour and the latest decorating and colour trends! If you're getting ready for your next decorating journey, browse through these beautiful mood boards, paints, colours and decorating ideas to help you select just the right look and mood for your space. For more ideas, see the decorating inspiration gallery, habitat magazine or view how-to project ideas.
More is more
It’s by no means a new concept; wealthy people have used maximalism to showcase their riches for centuries... more
Different strokes
Fluid designs and vibrant colours are perfect for lending fresh character and beauty to walls... more
White magic
The modern way of decorating with white is to layer multiple whites and finishes and textures... more
Pattern play
If you’re a beginner at pattern mixing, a great place to start is with cushions and pillowcases... more
Check please
This feel-good print that is fun, stems from the newfound obsession that brought us cottagecore... more
Trusty dusty blues
These more saturated hues also offset the lighter ones, creating the effect that the bedroom itself is ‘glowing’... more
Flip the script
Art Deco or Moroccan-inspired arch shaped doorways can allow greater light and flow from one space to another... more
The royal treatment
This was a time when royal blue, rich red and gold were among hues used to demonstrate wealth... more
Stroke of genius
Decorating with one-of-a-kind items with hand-painted details really is the ultimate in luxury... more
That's amore
Create a courtyard with Mediterranean touches, with textured walls, painted limestone patio and bistro table... more
Chic and cocooning
The rise in popularity of soft blacks and saturated dark hues - these richer darker hues can feel luxurious... more
Bring the Hamptons home
The casual luxury of a Hamptons-inspired interior is hard to resist, and its quintessential low-key elegance... more
Live out loud
To better demonstrate the impact that even small paint projects and accessories can make... more
Dial up the drama
The way we typically design homes has evolved since separate dining rooms were a standard inclusion... more
Casual comfort
Your bedroom is where you spend a third of the hours in your day, choose a light or dark palette... more
Swirling statement
As people have been forced to spend more time at home, it’s natural for us to seek out colours that are soothing... more
Curve appeal
If you follow design trends in interiors, chances are you've seen arches popping up everywhere... more
Scandi style evolves
Say ‘Scandinavian-style’ and many people visualise light, clean-lined spaces starkly adorned... more
Imitating Italy
While it’s often popular for the peaceful feeling it imparts to a space, this styles greatest appeal is its simplicity... more
Classic meets quirky
Timeless and classic, blue has long been one of the most popular colours throughout history... more
Walls that move you
Adding a dynamic pattern to a space can be a great way to bring movement and interest to it... more
Stratified slumber
It can take some finessing to find colours and décor that makes each person happy and at ease... more
Cumin comforts
Strong elements from the roaring 20s through to the soulful 70s have been reborn again... more
Feature frames
It’s never been easier to transform your simple wall into a grand battened space or resurrect a forgotten corner... more
Hamptons living
Light, bright and whitewashed with a sophisticated yet beachy vibe that comes across as effortless and calming... more
Night mauves
Mauves are often overlooked wall colour options that have plenty to offer... more
Memphis minimalism
Known for its use of bright primary colours, geometric shapes, and dynamic patterns the Memphis Movement is back... more
Totally tropical
Perhaps one of the most popular designs, wallpapers with tropical motifs are back in the limelight... more
Latest inspiration in print
Browse through the articles below featured in the following magazines: Cityscape, Denizen, Fashion Quarterly, Hotel, Mindfood Décor, NZ Gardener, NZ Home & Garden, Remix, Simply You Living and Style. To view these PDF articles, you may need to download Acrobat Reader. For further inspiration and ideas, view our expert inspiration section...
Tone up
Go all-in on your favourite colour with a layered monochromatic scheme that sets a singular mood; from Haven... more
Evening light
Create magical settings with deep moody Resene paint colours and dimly lit spaces; from Remix... more
Modern mediterranean
Bring a touch of the Med home, with textured walls and living spaces that seamlessly link the indoor to the out; from Remix... more
Creating space
Indulge in curated spaces that are edited just for you, filled with objects you love, from Remix.. more
Colour play
The runway has all the inspiration you need this season, from Fashion Quarterly... more
Berry nice
Add a mood-enhancing splash of colour to any space; from Mindfood... more
Resene Shed of the Year
Shed of the Year runner-ups use prize to splash colour on their New Plymouth garden projects, from NZ Gardener... more
Colour Play
Tried and true schemes can teach us a thing or two; from NZ H&G... more
Back to the chalkboard
Designer Karen Walker has dipped into her past to create her latest collection for Resene; from Denizen... more
Ritual of dining
Celebrating the beauty of connection created through the ritual of dining, from Remix magazine... more
Blush
The shade has become one of the most defining colours of the decade; Mindfood Décor... more
Blue
Dark and dramatic colours have captured the imaginations of courageous colour lovers; Mindfood Décor... more 
Grey
Grey is such a universal colour that you can easily dress it up to suit any season or style; Mindfood Décor... more
Terracotta
For an elemental, nature-inspired colour with a truly contemporary feel; Mindfood Décor... more
Captivating coral
Officially the colour of the year, according to Pantone, coral couldn't be more apt for summer, from Simply You Living... more 
Weather report
Rust is in this season. Add a touch of aged charm to your outdoor space with Resene's exciting new release, from Simply You Living... more
Colours of Christmas
Wreaths, lights, ornaments … there's nothing like styling your home for the holidays; from Mindfood Décor... more 
Hit the right tone
The modern interior is moving on from stark white or deep, moody colours. Instead, it's time we embraced the middleground; from Denizen... more
Mix & match
Colour combinations inspired by the coast; from Fashion Quarterly... more
Paint it black
In this contemporary take on the traditional farmhouse, a dark, Resene-rendered palette paints country living in a new light; from Denizen... more
Green scene
Fashion's love of greenery endures, so bring nature inside the home with lush and relaxing forest hues; from Simply You... more
Still life
Winter colour palette cues from centuries past; Simply You... more
Through falling leaves
Be inspired by Mother Nature's seasonal palette as summer leaves turn gold and amber; from Simply You magazine... more
Dark matter
Transform your home into a moody paradise; Fashion Quarterly... more
Coast to coast
Let a coastal palette wash over your home with these ideas; from Simply You Living... view
More colour, wallpaper and design trends
See the latest trends in paint colours and colour schemes; wallpaper and co-ordinating paint colours; curtains, cushions and co-ordinating paint colours as well as fashion forecasts from the runways for latest seasonal styles and colours.
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