shape Bold geometric shapes are a popular way to add colour without going overboard and can add real flair to a child’s room with little effort. Bold stripes, triangles, chevrons and squares are all easy to create with just a bit of masking tape. It’s a look that’s simple enough that older children may even want to try creating themselves. Bold shapes lend themselves to bold colours and unexpected matching. Double down on a daring palette and try mixing deep blue like Resene Surfs Up with a bright green, such as Resene Neva or Resene Tutti Frutti, or burnt orange like Resene Smoke Tree with vibrant turquoise, such as Resene Seeker or Resene Sea Green. Another great option is graduated stripes in different saturations of one colour, starting with the deepest version at the bottom of the wall and working up to the palest where it meets the ceiling. If stripes aren’t your thing, try blocking out shapes in different areas of the room to delineate spaces within it, such as a study zone, vanity or sleeping area. You could also try an asymmetrical design where shapes overlap one another to add visual interest. top tip Take your time to plan your design on paper first, then measure and mask it out. Left: Painted wall hooks are not only an easy way to tie your colour scheme together but are a handy way to keep things tidy and get belongings up off the floor. We’ve painted our hooks in Resene Fizz, Resene Fountain Blue and Resene Double Cod Grey (for a current alternative try Resene Element). The wall is painted Resene Black White and Resene Surrender, with Resene Surrender also continued onto the floor. Resene Fizz Resene Element Resene Surfs Up Resene Neva Resene Tutti Frutti Resene Smoke Tree Resene Seeker Resene Sea Green Resene Fountain Blue Resene Black White Resene Surrender all the right angles This playful room started with a neutral base palette of Resene Double Cod Grey (for a current alternative try Resene Element), Resene Black White and Resene Surrender with dramatic pops of Resene Fountain Blue and Resene Fizz layered on top. The unexpected angles of the shapes on the walls and the continuation of Resene Surrender onto the floor make the room feel larger while the dark contrast of the Resene Double Cod Grey details and simple shapes keeps things from feeling too busy. up 8 | | 9