As we rebel against a culture of mass-production, we yearn for personalised spaces that have meaning. We want to connect with our environment, to be be hands-on and say “I did it my way.” Original and often off-beat injections of artistic expression serve to counteract the passive, soulless consumption all around us. Our homes are our happy place, a place where we can just be ourselves, and indulge in new experiences. Something we can re-invent whenever we want. Now we can turn decorating into a personal journey of self-expression – painting a pattern on a wall, upcycling old furniture, painting pots, knitting a throw or crafting a cushion. We’re rediscovering our creative sides. The pace of change and bombardment of trends has helped (not hindered) this flowering of individual expression. The confusion of ideas makes us stop and think about what we really want and love. hands on Discover your creative side; personalise your interiors. Left: The new ombre is this subtle cloud-effect wall created by using a colourwash technique with Resene Half Raven, Resene Grey Chateau, Resene Double Concrete and Resene Half Concrete. The tall vase is Resene All Black, the narrow vase is Resene Celebrate and the bowl is Resene Aloha. Right: Surprisingly easy, this cool artwork was created by randomly painting on Resene Rumour Has It, Resene Desperado, Resene Dawn Chorus, Resene Popcorn and Resene Dusted Blue, then masking a grid over the top and painting the entire wall in Resene Quarter Spanish White. Remove the tape to reveal your personalised artwork. The door is Resene Tussock, the vintage ladder is Resene Taupe Grey and the vase is Resene Hot Toddy. Resene Half Raven Resene Grey Chateau Resene Half Concrete Resene Double Concrete Resene All Black Resene Celebrate Resene Aloha Resene Rumour Has It Resene Desperado Resene Dawn Chorus Resene Popcorn Resene Dusted Blue Resene Quarter Spanish White Resene Tussock Resene Taupe Grey Resene Hot Toddy | 27 26 |