Citrus burst

From habitat plus - decorating and colour trends 2023

Citrus cheer

Sharper, brighter colours are often the ones we turn to following periods of upheaval and discomfort – so it’s no surprise that bright and bold citrus shades are back in favour. Is there anything more rejuvenating and optimistic than an unexpected bright splash of citrus? Fresh, vibrant colours like Resene Happy, Resene Wild Side and Resene Tropical represent a collective desire for sunnier, brighter times.

These fizzy shades feel like a breath of fresh air, and add a shock of pop art-style energy and sharpness to your room. Temper the vivid oranges, yellows and lime greens with deeper botanical greens such as Resene Clover and Resene Green Leaf.

The naturally uplifting and joyful nature of citrus shades make them an excellent choice for entertaining areas, particularly outside where they beautifully complement natural greenery and wood decking – and they can make for fun, energetic children’s bedrooms. They also look crisp, sharp and clean against whites, making them a popular choice for kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.

Softer and soothing

To warm up a citrus colour palette look to more muted, soothing colours such as Resene Lemon Twist and Resene Illuminate then add splashes of more sunburnt shades such as copper and burnt orange such as Resene Smoke Tree and Resene Ayers Rock, against a backdrop of textured neutrals such as Resene Colorwood Rock Salt and Resene Meringue.

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