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From BlackWhite magazine - issue 10, capture

A snapshot of today’s popular colour and design trends.

Powdery eggshell blues are back in a big way, which comes as welcome news for those looking for easy-to-live-with colour options that go beyond typical neutrals. For a contemporary coastal scheme that borrows hues from the sun, sand and sea, combine a misty blue like Resene French Pass with a sunny yellow like Resene Fuel Yellow and a sandy blush beige like Resene Foundation with timber touches finished in Resene Colorwood Shade.

Dark paint colours are making a major comeback for walls and ceilings, but today’s most fashionable favourites bring an extra element of interest thanks to their understated undertones. Choose cool raspberry reds or violet blacks like Resene Avant Garde or Resene Black Doris in a lower sheen finish to bring velvety luxury to a hospitality space that aims to impress.

To keep darker wall colours from feeling cavernous, try only taking them partway up the wall. Then, use a lighter tone from the same colour family for the upper section of the wall, which can be continued on to the ceiling for a unifying effect. Soften the contrast between the two tones with trim or a slim stripe in a hue that sits midway between the two.

A chic mocha brown with subtle red and violet undertones like Resene Rebel is a deep and delicious alternative to a traditional taupe or a commonplace charcoal. For balance and levity, round out your palette with a creamy white, an elegant tan and a sumptuous cognac brown with accents of burgundy, brass and blue.

Customisation is king among clients who want a personalised space that stands out from overdone design trends. Help turn heads in an otherwise monochromatic colour scheme with an exciting bold hue painted on a piece of statement furniture. Leverage the principle of repetition by seeking out small décor pieces such as plant pots that can be painted in the same colour and placed in other areas of the same space.

In spaces where you want to evoke calming energy such as commercial offices, medical clinics or residential homes, textured wallpaper designs like Resene Wallpaper Collection E307331 are popular for adding subtly variegated earthy colour.

Limewash paint effects continue to be key to keep pared-back neutral spaces from falling flat. For a softened, suede-like look, layer a lighter tone over a slightly deeper one – which tends to result in less contrast than when a darker paint colour is applied over a lighter one.

Rich golden yellows are a top trending accent hue that can be used for creating a focal point among more recessive tones like sage greens, powder blues, dusty pinks, forest greens or wine reds.

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