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Happy hues like yellow, peach and orange are known mood enhancers and have become popular tools to cheer up interiors during difficult times.

Coffee table in Resene Thorndon Cream. Rug from Father Rabbit, sofa from Danske Møbler, cushion, tray, vase, teapot and cups from Città.

An attempt to ground ourselves during uncertain times has us pining for simplicity and nature. Decorating with natural earthy tones, artisanal objects and tactile textures reflects our desire to protect and preserve what is becoming increasingly important to us – the environment we live in.

Back wall in Resene China Ivory, right wall in Resene Cape Palliser and painted floor in Resene Teak, Resene Cape Palliser, Resene Mercury, Resene Tulip Tree and Resene Porsche. Chair from Domo, cushion from Città, trolley from Matisse, glasses and decanter from Faradays.

Earthy greens, browns and terracotta tones meet optimistic hues like peach and yellow in a colour palette that feels both relaxing and mood-lifting.

Resene testpots and A4 drawdown paint swatches in (clockwise from top left) Resene Tulip Tree, Resene Lemon Twist, Resene Cape Palliser, Resene China Ivory, Resene Mercury, Resene Seaweed, Resene Porsche and Resene Teak.

Spaces that support notions of self-care and provide solace from the busyness and complexities of everyday life – especially those that bring a human touch and embrace imperfection – are appealing for those looking for room to recover during overwhelming times.

Wall in Resene Thorndon Cream with paint effect in Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with Resene Half Nomad, floor and vase in Resene Cinder, painting in Resene Eternity with Resene FX Crackle effect and topcoat in Resene Thorndon Cream and chair in Resene Scrub. Duvet, pillowcases, velvet cushion and quilt from Città, patterned cushion from Penney + Bennett, scarf and striped linen sheets from Father Rabbit.

Textured paint effects have never been more popular and are being used to create both interest and an air of authenticity.

Wall basecoat in Resene Eternity with Resene FX Crackle effect and topcoat in Resene Thorndon Cream, plinth basecoat in Resene Thorndon Cream with Resene FX Crackle effect and topcoat in Resene Eternity and vase in Resene Cinder.

With more people working from home or splitting their work time between their home and office, workplaces are taking cues from domestic settings in an effort to make them more ‘homey’ spaces to spend time.

Back walls and floor in Resene In The Mauve, left wall in Resene Dust Storm, ceiling in Resene Rice Paper and timber steps stained in Resene Colorwood Dark Oak. Sideboard and ottoman from Good Form, chair and large pink vase from Danske Møbler.

Strong citrus tones are beginning to break through and are set to become a major colour trend in the coming months.

Walls in (from left to right) Resene Canary, Resene Rice Paper and Resene Half Reservoir, floor in Resene Rice Paper and painted vases in Resene Groovy (on chair), Resene Half Reservoir (floor, centre) and Resene Timber Green (floor, right). Chair from Good Form, pink vase from Città.

Cool and crystalline pastels are quickly replacing warmer ones and are sought after by clients who are focused on looking ahead rather than back.

Resene testpots and A4 drawdown paint swatches in (clockwise from top left) Resene Unicorn, Resene In The Mauve, Resene Half Reservoir, Resene Rice Paper, Resene Canary, Resene Groovy, Resene Timber Green and Resene Dust Storm. Projects by Amber Armitage, images by Wendy Fenwick.