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From emerge magazine - issue 01, pick your palette

Nature’s most grounding hues come together in this calming, layered palette of greens.

Create a soothing space

Create a soothing space with walls painted in Resene Pale Leaf. Window frames in Resene Palm Leaf, flooring in Resene Colorwood Bark, pot and far right stool in Resene Palm Leaf, candlestick, small vase and middle stool in Resene Pale Leaf and tabletop and far left stool in Resene Spanish Green. Artwork in Resene Dust Storm.

Create a soothing space with walls painted in Resene Pale Leaf. Window frames in Resene Palm Leaf, flooring in Resene Colorwood Bark, pot and far right stool in Resene Palm Leaf, candlestick, small vase and middle stool in Resene Pale Leaf and tabletop and far left stool in Resene Spanish Green. Artwork in Resene Dust Storm.

A darker Resene Colorwood wood stain on the flooring also enhances the depth of a space for a strong foundation that anchors the room. Real foliage and natural materials like jute and ceramics bring an organic, textural element, reinforcing the connection to nature and adding a vibrancy to the scene. The result is a space that feels both deeply rooted and effortlessly serene.

Warm, grounding and full of character, deep, earthy reds like Resene Avant Garde with golden accents like Resene Fuel Yellow feel both bold and cocooning. In contrast, a fresher pastoral green, paired with natural wood furniture and flooring, creates a softer, more organic warmth.

Whether leaning into the richness of deep tones or embracing the lightness of wood and greenery, these hues bring a sense of stability and comfort – grounding in every sense of the word.

Try other grounding hues such as Resene Redwood, Resene Scoria, Resene West Coast and Resene Scrub.

top tip  Use Resene Colorwood in deep, rich tones like Resene Deep Oak, Resene Matai or Resene English Walnut to enhance timber flooring or furniture, adding warmth and depth to complement layered greens. For easy cleaning, finish with Resene Aquaclear to protect and highlight the natural beauty of the wood grain. If an au naturel timber finish is preferred, apply Resene Aquaclear Natural direct to timber to protect its good looks.

Darker, earthy hues are a natural fit with soothing greens

Darker, earthy hues are a natural fit with soothing greens. This wall is painted in Resene Pale Leaf, wood panelling in Resene Spanish Green, flooring stained in Resene Colorwood Bark, pot, table top and lamp base in Resene Palm Leaf and chair in Resene Avant Garde.

Moodboard showing Resene greens

Resene testpots and Resene A4 drawdown paint swatches in (from top) Resene Palm Leaf, Resene Spanish Green and Resene Pale Leaf.

 

Bring natural materials into ground spaces

Bring natural materials in to ground spaces. This wall is painted in in Resene Wasabi, floor in Resene Amaranth and on sideboard, from left, box in Resene Secrets, vase in Resene Amaranth, tealight holder in Resene Tuscany, planter in Resene Quarter Mondo, artwork in Resene Cest La Vie with frame in Resene Sunbeam and candleholder in Resene Cest La Vie. Sideboard and ottoman from Soren Liv.

Bring natural materials in to ground spaces. This wall is painted in Resene Wasabi and the floor is painted in Resene Amaranth.

On sideboard, from left, box in Resene Secrets, vase in Resene Amaranth, tealight holder in Resene Tuscany, planter in Resene Quarter Mondo, artwork in Resene Cest La Vie with frame in Resene Sunbeam and candleholder in Resene Cest La Vie. Sideboard and ottoman from Soren Liv.

The importance of accent colours

Accents can be everything. In this space the wall is painted in Resene Avant Garde, floor in Resene Dust Storm and side table and curved bowl in Resene Fuel Yellow.

Colours and products mentioned in this article

Testpot colours and products marked as "buy in-store" may not yet be available in our online ColorShop, however, they can be purchased at your local Resene ColorShop or reseller.

 

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