Spice it up

From emerge magazine - issue 01, pick your palette

Deep, spicy reds bring warmth and drama, especially when paired with rich wood tones and other warm toned décor.

This bold yet inviting palette creates a sense of depth and sophistication, perfect for adding character to a space. Whether through statement walls, textured fabrics or layered accessories, these hues evoke a sense of richness and comfort.

Deep reds create a cosy option for living rooms

Deep reds create a cosy option for living rooms. The back wall and through doorway are painted in Resene Red Oxide, doorway and ceiling painted in Resene Redwood, floor stained in Resene Colorwood Bark. Sofa, lamp and coffee table from Matisse, rug and pot from Ligne Roset, stool from Soren Liv, linen bowl from ECC, pear, carafe and glasses from Tessuti.

Deep reds create a cosy option for living rooms. The back wall and through doorway are painted in Resene Red Oxide, doorway and ceiling painted in Resene Redwood.

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Floor stained in Resene Colorwood Bark. Sofa, lamp and coffee table from Matisse, rug and pot from Ligne Roset, stool from Soren Liv, linen bowl from ECC, pear, carafe and glasses from Tessuti.

Spice things up with walls painted in Resene Red Oxide

Spice things up with walls painted in Resene Red Oxide. Sofa and coffee table from Matisse, artwork from Sanderson Gallery, carafe and glasses from Tessuti.

Bring back brown and all its richness

Bring back brown and all its richness. These walls are painted in Resene Brown Pod. Artwork created with Resene Half Sour Dough, Resene Toffee and Resene Brown Pod and vase painted in Resene Brown Pod. Console table from Good Form.

Chocolatey browns and earthy clay tones provide a reassuring foundation, while warm whites like Resene Thorndon Cream soften and balance the look.

Bring back brown and all its richness

Pops of deep red in accessories add just the right amount of vibrancy, creating a layered and inviting aesthetic. This palette blends timeless elegance with a contemporary edge, making spaces feel both cosy and refined.

A neutral interior with earthy brown hues

Using pops of deep red on accessories

These neutral walls are painted in Resene Thorndon Cream, floor stained in Resene Colorwood Bark, small (white) vase painted in Resene Alabaster and pot (far right) in Resene Pioneer Red. Cabinet and coffee table from Mocka, rug, sofa and artwork from Danske Møbler, light from Lighting Direct, side table, glass, candle, vases, throw and cushion from A&C Homestore, books from Tessuti.

top tip For a lustrous finish on furniture or trim, use Resene Enamacryl, a high-gloss waterborne enamel that pairs well with deep reds and wooden elements. Or to highlight already painted walls, apply Resene Concrete Clear gloss to raise the sheen.

Colours and products mentioned in this article

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Resene Alabaster