b'red alertwhile still maintaining their depthlook to hues likeright: Weve had lots of time to daydream. That could be why were Resene ReseneHalfAubergineandReseneVolcanotogetseeing interesting sculptural and geometric shapes coming through Nero in early on this trend. The best part is these hues arein furniture and accessoriesincluding some nods to the Memphis Resene movement, but in subdued, contemporary hues like dusty greens, Resene Rebel ideal for grounding the previously mentioned chipperterracotta, violet greys and peachy pinks. Foreground wall and floor Travertine colours, and a well-balanced palette with a good dosein Resene Rolling Stone, back wall (through archway) in Resene of contrast is something we can all feel good about. Sante Fe, zigzag screen in Resene Greywacke, chequered plinths in Resene Haven and Resene Dark Slate (front) and Resene Sante Play to your strengths Fe and Resene Tuft Bush (back), ikebana vase in Resene Sante Fe, A sign of the times Just because were adults doesnt mean that our livesgem sculptures in Resene Greywacke (left) and Resene Sante Fe (right) and balls in (from left to right) Resene Greywacke, Resene Itsbeenhypothesisedthattumultuouseventslikeneed to be all about work; whether thats at our jobs, atTuft Bush and Resene Haven. theglobalincreaseinprotestsisinfluencingcolourschool, at home, parenting, community initiatives or any trends,bumpingupthepopularityofhuesthatarecombination of the above. Those who have made theResene Resenelinked to revolution and passionparticularly, fieryshift to working from homewhether its sometimes,Tuft Bush Rolling Stone Resenereds and oranges such as Resene Kamikaze and Reseneall the time or only during lockdownwill know whatResene Resene HavenOutrageous.ButanotherexplanationcouldbetiedaconcertedeffortyouneedtomaketomaintainGreywacke Elementto the general restlessness of being stuck in the sameboundarieswhenbusinessandfamilylifeinevitably place for weeks, months or even years on end. Theseblend.Whileitsclearweneedmoretimeinour times havent been easy, and most of us are sick andschedules for relaxation and rejuvenation, we also needBlurring fantasy and realitytired of being sick and tired, so it makes sense thoseto create more opportunities for playthe kind thatsIf you, like us, learnt how to draft with a pencil and paper, who are eager to get back to living life fully are going tobeen scientifically shown to relieve stress, improve brainthe extent of your colour rendering skills might be layering be drawn to livelier colour choices that embrace thatfunction and your relationships with others. Copic markers on the back of a sheet of vellum. You sense of energy. When we managed to carve out some leisure timemight also share in the awe and jealously we feel when we Many bold and bright hues have been shown to bebefore the pandemic, we were more likely to zone outsee the brilliant quality of renders that young designers majormoodimproversandpaintingyourprojectinin front of our screens than engage in fun, rejuvenating,are creating digitally these days, where you have to look these colours is a timeline-friendly reachable remedyactive play like we did as children. But after spending alltwice to know for sure whether its real life or just fantasyreality. Currently, this trend is still in very experimentalleft: Both nature and for any typology or budget. For instance, a pop of sunnyday stuck in front of a screen, were rediscovering the a line thats getting blurrier than ever before. stages, so the colours that are associated with it aregeometric forms continue statement yellow like Resene Wild Thing cant help butjoy and charm of traditional games. Board games fromTechnological advancements in manufacturing and analso quite dreamy and surreal like Resene Greywacke,to be major trends, but they make an onlooker cheerful. Rosy tones are also proventhe complex through to classics like chess have beenincrease in availability of 3D printing means that formsResene Tuft Bush and Resene Haven. But these aredont need to be mutually above: Not only are people making bolder colour choices in general, but were also seeing moreuplifters, so while pinks might have been on the waytrending, but so have physical ones such as cornholethat could previously only exist as renders can becomebeing offset by hues like Resene Dark Slate, Reseneexclusive. Use nature-inspired painted wall designs and murals than ever before. This design mimics the coloured lines of thecolours on manmade forms statement rug, adding playful energy and dimension to the space. Back wall in Resene Travertine,outpre-pandemic,ourcurrentcircumstanceshaveand skittles. If you need proof of how popular thesereality with a shocking level of ease. Designers no longerRolling Stone, Resene Sante Fe and Resene Elementto bridge the gap. Sky in return wall (right) in Resene Sante Fe, Resene Juniper, Resene Paris White and Resene Dusthelped resolidified their hold in the world of on-trendactivities have become, just ask us how hard it was toneed to be skilled carpenters or sculptors to turn theirthat anchor the looks back in the real world. Resene Sante Fe, mountains Storm with lines in Resene Nero, floor in Resene Juniper, sculpture in Resene Yucca with mountcolours. If you or your client are wary to think of pinkget a table tennis set for our photoshoot (spoiler alert:visions for furniture and accessories into objects. TheseWhile the colours and materials you can 3D printin Resene Greywacke, hills in in Resene Nero, box in Resene Paris White, vase (on shelf) in Resene Desperado, and tiny potfor your project, forgo truer options for blush beigesit wasnt an easy feat). items dont just need to be one-offs either, as they canwith dont offer a superb range of choices yet, dontResene Felix, backside of glass (on table) in Resene Felix. Chair and side table from Bauhaus, rug and shelf from Good Form. like Resene Alpaca, Resene Cashmere or Resene JustGames also seem to be impacting colour and designbe reproduced with the click of a button. While model- forget that all of these substrates are generally paintableground painted in Resene Rightwhich, as the name implies, is pretty much thetrends, with the same punchy, eye-catching hues youdsized 3D printing often uses layers of extruded plasticwith Resene paint colours to bring your 3D productElement, cones in Resene Resene Resene Resene Resene Dark Slate (left) and Resene Wild Thing Dust Storm Felix Paris White perfect feel-good hue. see whether youre playing on the field, on the court, into build up forms, large-scale technology is extrudinginto your chosen colour palette. Even if the world ofHaven (right) and torus in Resene Resene Resene Resene There arent many dark colours to speak of whenyour backyard or at your dining table. Resene Summercement in the same manner; the printer effectively3D manufacturing still feels a bit over your head, theResene Tuft Bush. Styling by Sunshade Just Right Volcano Feijoa looking to the long-range trend horizon, with a coupleGreen,ReseneFeijoa,ReseneDecadence,Resenetracesthefloorplanuntilenoughlayershavebeensame advice is going to help us weather the logisticalLaura Lynn Johnston, images Resene Resene Resene HalfResene ofnotableexceptions.NavyblueslikeReseneBlueSunshade, Resene Wild Thing and Resene Kamikazeapplied for walls to reach the required height. challenges that are likely to get worse before they getby Bryce Carleton.Outrageous Alpaca Aubergine Summer Green Night continue to be favourable choices when youreare all colours that spell funand they have just theThesesortsofdevelopmentsarealreadygamebetter: paint it til we make it.looking for more character than black or charcoal greyskind of spontaneous energy our projects need rightchangers,andwereseeingfarmoresculpturalFor the latest on colour trends as they continueReseneResene Resene Resene Resene Dark SlateKamikaze Cashmere Decadence Juniper can muster. The deeply caffeinated espresso brownsnow. Combine a few for a go big or go home vibe orfurnishingsandbuildingstylesemerging.Itsmoreto develop and to get alerted to new trends as they Resene Resene Resene Resene that have recently come into vogue, such as Reseneeven just add a small taste to trims or fascias to bringachievable than ever for things that could previouslyemerge, follow the monthly updates on our blog at Sante Fe Desperado Blue Night Yucca Rebel, are set to shift into redder and purplier territorieslight-hearted fun to your project. only exist in fantasy as a render to be translated towww.blackwhitemag.com. 8 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 9'