Invigorate your imagination with new trendy colours for your home

29 Sep 2022

Looking to introduce colour into your home this summer? Go boldly down the rabbit hole with Resene’s The Range fashion colours, showcased in NZ House & Garden magazine’s surrealist feature. These on-trend, vibrant tones might spark some home inspiration and as the Cheshire Cat said, “Every adventure requires a first step”.

Wall painted in Resene Petal, floor in Resene Temptation, screen in (top to bottom) Resene Aroha, Resene Very Berry, Resene Rudolph, Resene Arriba, Resene Soiree and Resene Awaken. Arnold Circus stool in Red by Martino Gamper (small) from Everyday Needs, Spun chair in Red by Thomas Heatherwick for Magis from ECC, Kong XS velvet lamp in Red by Qeeboo from Smith & Caughey’s.

Rich pinks and reds feature strongly on the runway this season, so why not incorporate these colours into your interior design too. If you’re feeling daring, Resene Temptation is a pop of delicious vibrant violet to turn up the heat in your space, perfect when paired with a warm cream tone like Resene Meringue. Or encourage your playful side by matching classic red accent pieces with a calming flushed pink like Resene Petal. By sticking to tones within the same colour family you will create a satisfying, consistent look in your space.

Wall in Resene Aloe Vera, floor in Resene Wild Side, screen in (left panel, from top) Resene Transcend, Resene Green Acres, Resene Boundless and Resene Rolling Hills, (middle panel, from top) Resene Wabi Sabi, Resene Smashed Avocado, Resene Good To Go and Resene Tarzan, (right panel, from top) Resene Eau De Nil, Resene Green Days, Resene Field Day and Resene Staycation. Bay armchair by Raffaella Mangiarotti and Doggy sculpture by Eero Aarnio, both for Serralunga from ECC, Teti side table by Prospero Rasulo for Zanotta from Studio Italia.

Get your green fix with some bold fresh shades that ooze tranquillity and style. The perfect complement to jazz up a modern Scandi style interior, these stylish, crisp tones will always be easy on the eyes. Give a nod to the 70s with relaxing and timeless Resene Aloe Vera or opt for racy extravagance with Resene Wild Side. The smoothness of any green tone pairs beautifully with a laidback neutral like Resene Eau De Nil and will never go out of style.

Wall in Resene Aoraki, screen in (left panel, from top) Resene Creme De La Creme, Resene Open Sesame, Resene Credence and Resene Black Sand, (second panel, from top) Resene Solstice, Resene Kinship and Resene Boris, (third panel, from top) Resene Awaroa Bay, Resene Outlaw and Resene Boris, (right panel, from top) Resene Epitome, Resene The Ritz and Resene Boris. Puffy lounge chair in Black Leather by Hem from Tim Webber, Sitar table lamp from Ligne Roset, Turtle Carry bookcase in Black from Smith & Caughey’s.

You can never go wrong with neutrals; they may not be so daring but still keep a touch of subtle drama. Take a trendy twist on greige classics with moody, ambiguous tones such as Resene Outlaw or Resene Epitome. These muted, smoky shades provide an edge and coolness to any space, especially when paired with a strong ice white like Resene Aoraki. With neutrals, contrast is key to achieve impact in your interior choices.

Background in Resene Daylight, corner wall in Resene Moondance, floor in Resene Light Fantastic, rug in (left panel, from top) Resene Sail Away, Resene Now Or Never, Resene Plan B, Resene Courtyard, Resene Morning Haze, Resene New Day and Resene Black Doris; (middle panel, from top) Resene Athena, Resene Dawn Glow, Resene Amped, Resene Savour, Resene Contented, Resene Tequila Sunrise and Resene Tropical, (right panel, from top) Resene Kinship, Resene The Ritz, Resene Twice As Nice, Resene Sugar Plum Fairy, Resene Showstopper, Resene Staccato and Resene Amaranth. Oda pedestal table in Yellow by Christian Werner from Ligne Roset, Proust armchair in Multicolour White by Alessandro Mendini and Puppy sculpture in Matte Yellow by Eero Aamio (small) both for Magis from ECC.

Yellow is the new black, with this zesty hue making appearances all over after its revival from the 70s. Confident and positive, yellow is sure to brighten up any smaller area. A warm, bright hue like Resene Daylight gives that energetic golden glow that everyone covets this summer. Pair with a simple black or grey white like Resene Sea Fog, or colour block with a vibrant blue such as Resene Now Or Never. These tones will be sure to inject youth and vitality into your space.

Background in Resene Coconut Ice, Resene Meringue, Resene Incarnadine and Resene Arriba. Nuances pouf and Nuances Curve rug both in Burgundy, both by Patricia Urquiola for Gan from Dawson & Co, Bit stool in White by Simon Legald for Normann Copenhagen from Backhouse, Rabbit XS doorstoppers in Bright Pink from Smith & Caughey’s.

Embrace the pleasure with a combination of deep wines and energetic pinks. Pick a shade like rich Resene Incarnadine for a feature wall and play with texture and related colours in accent pieces to create an inviting space that balances sophistication with innocence. These trendy tones will add depth and interest to your space without being too heavy on the eye, when used in moderation.

Styling Sarah Lods, images Belinda Merrie.

Imagery courtesy of NZ House & Garden 

Published: 29 Sep 2022