Nature's palette: Create a tranquil space with these green hues
Transform your home into a serene sanctuary with the soothing shades of Resene greens. From subtle pastels to vibrant tropicals, these colours can bring a touch of nature indoors. We’ve put together five design ideas to help you incorporate these beautiful green shades, even using just handy Resene testpots, to add tranquillity and charm to your living space.
Now is the perfect time to test out this calming shade because you’ll also be helping a good cause. Throughout June, Resene’s Paint it Green campaign means you can buy any Resene green 60 mL testpot at your local Resene ColorShop (NZ) and Resene will donate $1 to Trees That Count. You’ll not only be refreshing your home, you’ll be helping plant native trees.
Zen zone
This soothing room is the perfect productive workspace, and can even double as a yoga studio. The calming bamboo wall arch is painted in Resene Saltpan, wall in Resene Green Spring, floorboards in ReseneColorwood Breathe Easy, skirting, shelf and pencil box in Resene Secrets, bench and desk in Resene Paddock, plant pot and clock in Resene Half Secrets and small vase in Resene Vantage Point. Chair from A+C Home, blanket from Baya. Project by Melle Van Sambeek, image by Bryce Carleton.
We all want to feel calm in our work environment, which is why green is a great choice for an office. A workspace like this will leave you feeling instantly calm and focused. The bamboo wall design and natural furniture enhance the room's peaceful ambiance. A few Resenetestpots were all it took to add these delicate bamboo designs, proving that even small amounts of paint can make a big impact. You don’t have to be artistic to create a wall design either, if you’re a bit nervous about going freehand, use some painter’s tape to make straight linesor print out a stencil and pencil it on the wall first. Try other calming green shades like Resene Harp, Resene Rainee, Resene Haven and Resene Spanish Green.
Tropical touch
Create a unique feature using a combination of paint and wallpaper to form a chequerboard pattern. This wall is patterned with Resene Wallpaper Collection 384503 with painted squares in Resene Smashed Avocado, Resene Dell and Resene Green Leaf. Floor in Resene Double Foundrytopcoated in Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with Resene Waiouru, Resene Vantage Point and Resene Double Foundry, side tables in Resene Dell, planter in Resene Green Leaf and other accessories in Resene Copper Fire and Resene Pendragon. Chair from Forma, lamp from Lighting Plus with shade painted in Resene Green Leaf. Project by Megan Harrison Turner, image by Bryce Carleton.
If you’re not afraid of colour and love all things bright and brilliant, then a tropical theme might be just for you. This living room is vibrant and lush, and it all comes down to the shades of green used.Mixing different shades of green can also give a space depth and dimension.Our playful design breathes life into this room, making it the perfect spot for both relaxation and conversation. Try pairing your favourite tropical Resene wallpaper with verdant greens like Resene Anise, Resene Groovy, Resene Japanese Laurel and Resene Crusoe.
Minty minimal
Emphasise a connection to the natural environment with layered tones of herbal green mixed and natural fibres. These walls and floor are painted in Resene Secrets, cabinet in Resene Ravine, vases and ornaments (from left) in Resene Pumice, Resene Xanadu (ball), Resene Cabbage Pont, Resene Timber Green (small pot) and Resene Pumice, DIY artworks in Resene Spanish Green, Resene Pumice, Resene Ravine and Resene Xanadu. Chair from Danske Møbler. Project by Vanessa Nouwens, image by Bryce Carleton.
If you hate clutter and prefer a minimalist design, this pastel green haven is a dream come true. The soft, gentlehues create a light and airy atmosphere, and the simplicity of the design is enhanced by a few well-placed accessories and artwork in varying shades of green creating a cohesive and calming space. Minimal designs have always worked well with light shades, so opt for greens like Resene Ottoman, Resene Willow Brook, Resene Pale Leaf and Resene Soft Apple.
Down to earth
In this earthy green space, the wall is painted in ReseneWaiouru, cabinet in Resene Gravel, tall vase and tealight holder in Resene Black and other vases and pots in (from left to right) Resene Gravel, Resene Dingley, Resene Highland, Resene Clover, Resene Dingley,Resene Highland (top) and Resene Gravel (base). Project by Vanessa Nouwens, image by Melanie Jenkins.
This charming earthy green wall serves as the perfect backdrop for any style or décor. The dark olive shade is a great choice for winter, creating a warm and cocooning feel which would work especially well in a bedroom or media room. The contrasting shades of cooler more vibrant greens add a unique and show just how easily you can refresh a space with just a few decorative items and testpots of Resene greens! If you like the more earthy, warm greens, try shades like Resene Koru, Resene Wasabi, ResenePacifika and Resene Saratoga.
Rivergum retreat
Botanical greens celebrate nature and add an uplifting note to this living room. The feature wall is painted in ReseneRivergum, with other walls in Resene Quarter Akaroa and floor in Resene Akaroa. Hall table and vase in ReseneRivergum, bowl, shelves and coffee table in Resene Black, plant pot in Resene Quarter Akaroa and small vase in Resene Laurel. On the shelves the cubes are Resene Rainee and Resene Spanish Green and the plant pot is Resene Pumice. Sofa from Contempa, cushions from Freedom. Project by Vanessa Nouwens, image by Bryce Carleton.
Feature walls are a great way to add some colour to an otherwise plain space, and are a good way to start introducing colour to your home. This wall in ReseneRivergum is complemented by warm white walls painted in Resene Quarter Akaroa, and the accessories in green and white tie the design together making a space that is contrasting yet still harmonious. Green is an inviting colour that suits all seasons and the cooler toned greens can refresh your space bringing both energy and calmness. Try hues like Resene Summer Green, Resene Envy, Resene Green Pea and Resene Kaitoke Green.
Whether you choose to go bold with a feature wall or subtle with accents, the colour green is sure to create a peaceful and stylish environment in your home. So, grab some green testpots from your local Resene ColorShop and start experimenting.
For more inspiration check out The power of green: How to use this serene hue in your home interiors, and make sure to follow habitat by Resene on Instagram.
Published: 05 Jun 2024
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Resene Vantage Point
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Resene Spanish Green
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Resene Spanish Green
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Resene Double Foundry
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Resene Double Foundry
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Resene Japanese Laurel
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Resene Japanese Laurel
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Resene Quarter Akaroa
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Resene Quarter Akaroa
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Resene Kaitoke Green
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Resene Kaitoke Green
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Resene Vantage Point
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Resene Vantage Point
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Resene Spanish Green
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Resene Spanish Green
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Resene Double Foundry
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Resene Double Foundry
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Resene Japanese Laurel
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Resene Japanese Laurel
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Resene Quarter Akaroa
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Resene Quarter Akaroa
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Resene Kaitoke Green
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Resene Kaitoke Green
the look
If you're stuck on what
colour to use or need colour
advice, try out the Resene
Ask a Colour Expert service.