Colour is more than a design element – it's an evolving language, shaping the way we experience space, light and texture. As trends shift and new palettes emerge, designers and DIYers find themselves at the forefront of transformation, using colour to influence mood, define aesthetics and create environments that resonate. emerge by Resene is your guide to the latest colour directions, offering inspiration and insights into hues that are defining our spaces today and into the future.
From rich, grounding earth tones to ethereal pastels and high-energy statement shades, this colour forecast reflects how we're living, working and seeking balance in our spaces. These palettes offer a curated approach to modern design to provide inspiration for all your upcoming projects.
Whether you're refreshing a single room or conceptualising large-scale projects, these Resene colourways will provide the tools to craft timeless yet forward-thinking spaces. Explore each trend with pairings, finishes and applications that align with contemporary architectural and interior movements.
Let these colours inspire bold creativity, subtle elegance and everything in between.
Enjoy!
The Resene Team
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Deep blues and rich greens evoke the mystery and drama of the ocean, bringing a sense of depth and sophistication to interiors... more
By blending colours and patterns that might seem unlikely at first, you create a space that tells a story... more
Grounded yet electrifying, this palette plays with contrast in the most surprising way. The result is a space that feels both connected to nature and refreshingly unexpected... more
Soft yet full of life, this palette captures the quiet beauty of a flourishing garden at dusk. It's about the feeling of stepping into a dreamy, botanical retreat... more
Nature's most grounding hues come together in this calming, layered palette of greens. The result is a space that feels both deeply rooted and effortlessly serene... more
Softly serene and effortlessly soulful, blend muted greens and blues with gentle whites like Resene Miso and Resene Thorndon Cream for a calm and harmonious ambiance... more
Bold choices can be surprisingly timeless. Whether used in crisp stripes or layered with texture, it radiates warmth and optimism.... more
These barely there cosy hues radiate warmth and joy, effortlessly complementing wooden textures and deep, grounding accents... more
Deep, spicy reds bring warmth and drama, especially when paired with rich wood tones and other warm toned décor.... more
The simplicity of this palette reminds us that white is anything but boring – it's a canvas for effortless elegance... more
Resene FX Paint Effects Medium is a versatile medium designed to create a variety of decorative finishes, such as ragging, sponging and limewash effects... more
Wood stains offer a timeless way to enhance the natural beauty of timber, whether you're after a deep, moody finish or a soft, sun-washed look.... more
Wallpaper is one of the most versatile tools in interior design, offering endless possibilities in colour, pattern and texture. Whether it's a bold, graphic print making a statement in a lobby or sitting room, a soft landscape mural bringing charm to a bedroom or a textured finish adding depth to a living room, wallpaper transforms spaces effortlessly... more