Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52and use them on the walls and trims. Note the proportions the colours are used in, and mimic that in your colour scheme. 4. The right mood Select colours that reflect the mood you are trying to create. If you want a calm atmosphere, use greens, blues and earthy neutrals, and steer clear of high-energy reds. Conversely, if you want a stimulating interior, go for reds and oranges. Most people find neutral or more pastel colours easy to use – colours that have quite a bit of white in them. So instead of grass green, you would have soft apple. Instead of brown, it would be beige. The common element, white, means that you can successfully combine any pastels into a colour scheme. 5. The right balance Successful colour schemes have one thing in common – balance. Try to use no more than two to three principal colours with touches of other accent colours to lift the scheme. The basic rule of using two-thirds of one colour and one-third of another is often successful. Consider starting with a simple scheme of two colours and an accent, then introduce other colours as you gain confidence. Use more intense hues in areas that are occupied for short periods, such as formal dining rooms, hallways, bathrooms and entrances. 6. Choose your sheen level Varying the gloss level of your paint also helps the colour scheme look more interesting. Most opt for Resene Zylone Sheen or the more washable Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen on walls, Resene Ceiling Paint or the more washable Resene SpaceCote Flat on ceilings and Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss or glossier Resene Enamacryl gloss on trim and joinery. The lower the sheen level the moodier and earthier the colour will look. A higher gloss will make the colour seem cleaner and brighter. Nice and neutral – for those who want calm surroundings. Touch of colour – adding some colour without going overboard. Colour lover – showing that bold schemes needn’t be scary. Nice and neutral Touch of colour Colour lover 1 2 3 4 Resene Quarter Truffle 1 2 3 4 | 3