b'editorialwelcomeAre you a blue person, someone who just loves anything yellow, or perhapsblackistheonlycolourforyou?Whatturnsuson, individually, to different colours is intriguing. Why is it that I often gravitatetowardsshadesofgreenwhenplanninganyinterior Resene decorating? I dont particularly identify myself as a nature baby or an Tacha eco-queen but I just cant resist the sense of calm that green seems to give me. Do those colour choices change year by year, or are they buried deep into our psyche? Fashion colours come and go but did you know that red is one of Resenes top non-neutral sellers? We asked a couple of designers about their favourite colours from the Resene The Range fashion colours 16 this issue (see page 59)one was influenced by a memorable trip while the other by his work as a heritage architect.Our two feature homes this issue are both very colourful but in quite different ways, influenced of course by their owners distinct tastes. Did Maggie Robertson (page 20) choose more traditional muted colours purely because she lives in a bungalow, and did Jan Warburton (page 40) go for bright bold colours because her home is newer, or because she has an adventurous soul?Then there are always those people who find inspiration in other ways. As an author and gardener, it should be no surprise that Lynda Hallinan often chooses colours by their names. Resene Gumboot, rich traditional coloursfor examplesee page 80.for this homeowner, p20 So turn the page, and find the colour that makes you happy!Sharon Newey editorReseneDuck Egg Blue ReseneGumbootIt seems almost every day we hear from a happy decoratorVeryfewdecoratorsdivestraightintoarainbowof who has been adventurous with paint colour. Their friendscolour, but work their way up, one splash of colour at a time. and family had been nervous of their choices, but once theSo next time youre eyeing up your favourite colour, take the decorating is done, those same friends and family love theplunge. Even if its just a litre for a feature areayoull be look so much that they are lining up to get colour advice foramazed at the difference that makes. And if worse comes their own homes! to worse and you find you dont like it, its quick and easy While many see neutrals as a safe choice, surprisinglyto paint over with another favourite. Once you have gained itsoftenhardertocreateaneutralcolourschemethanconfidence on a small area you can then be more adventurous something braver. When you start considering deeper colourand tackle a larger area. In a few small steps, your home will choices, you tend to be drawn to a specific colour so find itreflect more of you. When youre on the colour journey, easier to refine your choices. Off-whites, however, can lookremember Resene testpots are your friendlet them help so similar that you can end up confused about which oneyou with your choices.you really like. Also, these colours tend to be more of aHappy decorating!chameleon, taking on the colours of your lighting and otherThe Resene teamaccessories. ReseneFrozen3'