Enjoy the warmth of Tuscan tiles – without the install. This wall is painted in Resene Eighth Pearl Lusta,painted ‘tile’ floor in Resene Tuscany with grout painted in Resene Raven, cabinet in Resene Blank Canvas with doors in Resene Gold Coast with ‘cane’ in Resene Double Dutch White and hook racks and shelf in Resene Double Dutch White. Project by Kate Alexander, image by Bryce Carleton.  

There’s always time to relax. This chair is painted in Resene Sunbaked, with the colour carried through to the pot and stool. Creamy Resene Half Spanish White is used on the walls, and the desert-sunset vibe is further enhanced by tonal layers of the peachy, sandy shades of Resene Shabby Chic and Resene Despacito. Anchor the look with a Resene Colorwood Whitewash floor to keep it grounded in nature. Project by Kate Alexander, image by Bryce Carleton.  

Orange has real a-peel. These trims painted in Resene Clockwork Orange frame walls in Resene Eighth Truffle, floorboards in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy, door in Resene Ebony Clay with edge in Resene Putty and handle in Resene Clockwork Orange, table base in Resene Blank Canvas, table edge in Resene Putty and tabletop in Resene Truffle. DIY artwork painted in Resene Clockwork Orange and tall vase in Resene Triple Truffle with stripe in Resene Ebony Clay. Project by Kate Alexander, image by Bryce Carleton.

Saturated colours can add earthy depth to a space, and plenty of these are warm in their tone. This background is painted in Resene Digeridoo with A4 drawdown paint swatches in (from right to left) Resene Finch, Resene Cumin, Resene Fahrenheit, Resene Redwood and Resene Eighth Joss, tealight holder in Resene Woodrush and vases in (clockwise from top left) Resene Twine, Resene Black Forest and Resene Toffee. Cushion cover and throw from Citta. Project by LauraLynn Johnston, image by Bryce Carleton. 

Begin dreaming of summer by planning that deck project you’ve been thinking about. Resene Woodsman Uluru on the decking. It works well with the added greenery from the plants and the touch of Resene Teak on the table and large plant pot. The back wall is given added interest in grey-green Resene Aspiring with Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with Resene Moon Mist. The breeze block sidewall and the small vase on the table are also in Resene Moon Mist. The bench seat is Resene Aspiring and the smaller planter is Resene Siam. Cushions from Allium Interiors and Shut the Front Door. Project by Vanessa Nouwens, image by Wendy Fenwick.