b'testpotsUnder the Tuscan sunScorched oranges and terracotta hues are making a statement in our homes. Although bold, shades such as Resene Wild West and Resene Sante Fe are so versatile they can be used indoors and out and particularly suit baches or bohemian-styled homes. Use Resene FX Paint Effects medium in tonal terracotta shades to replicate the uneven handmade look of stucco, mudbrick or adobeit will also soften the impact of vibrant colour (for an example of a neutral version of this effect, see page 19). If these desert-inspired shades are too bold for your walls, choose a warm neutral colour, such as Resene Blank Canvas or Resene Spanish White, and paint furniture in the spicier colours. In outdoor spaces, you cant go wrong with terracotta pots, which should always be sealed with Resene Aquapel & Terracotta Sealer before painting in your favourite Resene colours. Cottagecore galoreRustic vogue, cottagecorewhatever you call this country aestheticwere craving the good life right now, big time. This trend channels the English countryside, with nature-inspired browns and retro greens such as Resene Dingley (a fairy tale forest green), dried flowers (see page 73) and floral wallpapers (see page 33). Outdoors, gardens bloom with traditional English annual and perennial flowers (see page 66). This nostalgic trend has the same comforting simplicity that has seen us baking sourdough, knitting and binge-watching period dramas such as Bridgerton The Queens Gambit.and Checkerboardfloors,asseeninWestminsterAbbeyandtheQueens Staircase at the Palace of Versailles, are now popping up in contemporary interiors in need of a touch of whimsy. The checkerboard design is easily created at home with Resene Walk-on paint and masking tape. Paint two coats of the lightest colour and allow to dry thoroughly before taping out the grid using a set square to create 90-degree corners. Use a roller to paint the darker shade in the exposed gaps, repeat with a second coat before removing the tape carefully when the paint is almostbut not completelydry. Use Resene Black White and Resene Blackjack for a classic black and white look.Above left: Enjoy the good life, even if you Resene live in the city, with the cottagecore look.ReseneQuarter SpanishVintage greens and browns paired withHalf Villa WhiteWhite whimsical dried flowers are key aspects of Resene this nostalgic style. Add a touch of whimsy Blank Canvas with a painted checkerboard floor in ReseneReseneDingley and Resene Quarter Spanish White.Spanish WhiteWall in Resene Pale Leaf, cabinet in Resene Clover, chair in Resene Brown Pod, hook rack and shelf in Resene Toorak and vases in Resene Triple Spanish White and Resene HalfReseneVilla White. Basket and throw from BlackbirdTriple Spanish WhiteGoods, candle and book from Paper Plane. Left: The terracotta colour trend works for both interior and exterior spaces. SoftenResenethese bold Tuscan colours using Resene FXSante FePaint Effects medium and mimic the look of stucco or mudbrick. Wall and large vase in Resene Wild West with Resene FX Paint Effects medium coloured with ReseneReseneSante Fe, floor in Resene Blank Canvas andWild Westtable and daybed base in Resene Korma. Cushions and glass from Citt.Contemporary, open, bright and low maintenance are allReseneReseneReseneKormahallmarks of our distinctive timber homes. Were proud of ourBlack White Pale Leaf70 year history, designing and building striking architecturalReseneResene homes for New Zealanders since 1951. Dingley CloverReseneReseneReseneToorak Blackjack Brown PodStart your design and build journey with Lockwood todayPhone 0508 562 596 | lockwood.co.nz 9'