Face the world with confidence and energy by indulging in bold, rich tones. Inspired by gemstones and borrowing their glamourous appeal, there is amethyst, sapphire, emerald, ruby and more. Pair them with burnished metals for an edgy luxe glamour, or less-than-perfect antiques for a shabby chic vibe. Up-lifting and sometimes playful, these colours are also powerful and sensual. Combined with rich plush textiles like velvet and matched with glossy dark timber they create a sophisticated ambiance that rocks the senses. These saturated colours echo with heritage and tradition to help us make sense of an increasingly digital world. Embellishment is on the way back, as a rebellion to overly earnest, monkish interiors. jewel tones Indulge in rich gem-like shades. Left: Colour-blocking in style with a wall in Resene Atlas and Resene Zinzan, and fireplace mantel in Resene Avenger. The floor is Resene Colorwood Greywash. Below: A jade green wall in Resene Kaitoke Green, in a house designed by Lick Light + Colour. Left: Immersed in amethyst with walls and a shelf in Resene Couture, floor and an old oil can in Resene Pioneer Red, side table in Resene Stetson, bookends in Resene Ringo, candlestick in Resene Entourage and plant pot and corbel in Resene Dawn Chorus. Resene Kaitoke Green Resene Atlas Resene Zinzan Resene Couture Resene Pioneer Red Resene Stetson Resene Ringo Resene Entourage Resene Dawn Chorus Resene Avenger Resene Colorwood Greywash top tip Resene Colorwood Greywash gives a weathered look that suits both rustic and sophisticated schemes. | 15 14 |