Close Give Feedback
Resene Paints - home page
Facebook Pinterest Instagram YouTube

One outdoor look, two ways

Most of us love the outdoors, especially during the warmer months when the sun is out, the barbecues are sizzling and we can sit back with family and friends to enjoy a cool, refreshing drink.

It’s a chance to slow our pace, take time with friends and family and enjoy the home environments we have created.

A relaxing blue outdoor space

A blue outdoor moodboard

A blue outdoor moodboard

A relaxing blue outdoor space

Mood board: Background in Resene Triple Merino, screen in Resene Kashmir Blue, breeze block in Resene Triple Merino, floorboards in Resene Riverstone, shell plate in Resene Kashmir Blue, small dish in Resene Smokescreen and serving board in Resene Armadillo.

If you’re fortunate to have your own outdoor area, treat it as an extension of your internal living space. Big or small, whatever size your outdoor zone is, celebrate it!

Consider what works for you and your family’s lifestyle – do you need an area where kids can entertain themselves? What will you use it for – if cooking is part of the brief then allow a safe, secluded space for a barbecue. Where does it receive the most sun? Do you need shade? Where can you place floor cushions or bean bags? If you have some old plant pots in the shed, freshen them up with some paint and replant them. Potted plants need frequent watering to survive, so if they’re under shelter they won’t receive any rainwater!

An ombre pink outdoor space

A pink outdoor moodboard

A pink outdoor moodboard

An ombre pink outdoor space

Mood board: Background in Resene Triple Merino with A4 drawdown paint swatches in (from left to right) Resene Triple Merino, Resene Ebb, Resene Paper Doll, Resene Coral Tree and Resene Merlot, floor boards in Resene Colorwood Riverstone, lantern in Resene Merlot plant pot in Resene Paper Doll and tray in Resene Ebb.

Efficient seating is key to attracting people to this space so plan your seating, even if it's with two chairs or an outdoor couch. Maybe you want to arrange it around a fireplace or garden feature? Whatever your design is, comfort and easy flow are your friends.

There are so many inspiring colours to choose from, which is why we’ve presented you with two colourways to consider. Does your heart sing when it's around the sunrise hues of soft pinks? Or are you drawn to the coastal blues of the ocean, with a nod to Cape Cod? Treat your outdoors like a blank canvas – ready and waiting for your artistic touch!

A blue outdoor space

A pink outdoor space

Kashmir blue setting: Wall in Resene Triple Merino, floor in Resene Tiri wood stain, screen in Resene Kashmir Blue, breeze blocks and bench top in Resene Triple Merino, trolley in Resene Indian Ink, woven tray/table in Resene Indian Ink, ottoman in Resene Settlement, planter boxes in Resene Smokescreen with hand painted dots and crosses in Resene Indian Ink, large/tall ombre plant pot in Resene Gull Grey and Resene Balderdash, medium plant pot in Resene Alabaster and small plant pot in Resene Kashmir Blue.  Pink ombre setting: Wall in Resene Triple Merino, floor in Resene Tiri wood stain, ombre screen in (from top to bottom) Resene Ebb, Resene Soothe, Resene Paper Doll, Resene Coral Tree and Resene Merino, plant pots in (from large to small) Resene Ebb, Resene Alabaster, Resene Coral Tree, Resene Paper Doll and Resene Merlot, pendant lampshade in Resene Alabaster and tray in Resene Ebb.

Resene testpots are the best starting point. In the outdoor light, colours can change depending on the light quality or next to certain colours. The much-loved neutral of Resene Triple Merino serves as a peaceful creamy backdrop to the pink ombre outdoor lounge. Timber finished in Resene Tiri wood stain lends a raw-look finish that resembles the rippling sand of the beach.

The ombre screen is the focal point painted in (from top to bottom) Resene Ebb, Resene Soothe, Resene Paper Doll, Resene Coral Tree and Resene Merino. The screen itself provides a decorative element, visually breaking up the space, and protection from the sun and shade if need be. Hints of rose and dusky pink pop up in plant pots in (from large to small) Resene Ebb, Resene Alabaster, Resene Coral Tree, Resene Paper Doll and Resene Merlot, a pendant lampshade – lending a truly boho-beachy vibe – in Resene Alabaster and tray in Resene Ebb. Soft cushions are inviting and welcoming. The screen can easily be painted if you decide on a new colour palette in the future.

To some, a blue-toned decor appeals, in all its calming glory. Clear-sky shades are popular choices, encouraging relaxation and contemplation, indoors or out. Again, Resene Triple Merino welcomes with its gentle creamy wall, and the deck in Resene Woodsman Tiri. Instead of ombre, the entire screen celebrates the enchanting Resene Kashmir Blue. The breeze blocks and bench top in Resene Triple Merino contrast crisply, linking with the other neutral shades in the pendant, cushions, and the plant pot in Resene Alabaster. A drinks trolley in Resene Indian Ink grounds the entire scheme, providing a place to keep those refreshing cocktails or mocktails at hand, in coloured glasses that resonate with your décor. Planter boxes in Resene Smokescreen ensure they don't take up any floorspace.

Your outdoor area is likely to be private from the street, so treat it like your own sanctuary where you can sit with the birdsong and the sunshine, stamping your own style with paint in the way you like best.

Accessories: Soft and slippers from Collect Living, bone shoes from French Country Collections, mirror from The Society Inc, mini hand from Hay, U-shaped vase from Alice Berry, endemicworld.

Project by Kate Alexander. Images by Bryce Carleton. 2021


Colour inspiration - latest looks gallery

Get inspired with colour and the latest decorating and colour trends! Select just the right look and mood for your space.

Latest Looks Gallery

Filter:  kids & teens | greens | blues | yellows | neutrals | oranges/browns | pinks/reds | greys/blacks | violets | pops-of-colour/multi-colour

 

Previous
previous « 

Pastel pops
A dining room with pretty pastels and bright fruity hues

Next
 » next

Natural attraction
A bedroom painted in soft character neutrals

 

Order online now:
Testpots | Paints | Primers and Sealers | Stains | Clears | Accessories

Get inspired Get inspired ! Subscribe      Get saving Get saving ! Apply for a DIY card

Resene Paints Ltd

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask us!

Resene Paints Ltd   – www.resene.com

Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Pinterest Follow us on Instagram Follow us on YouTube
Videos on how to paint and stain your house
 

Welcome to our World of Colour!™
Colours shown on this website are a representation only. Please refer to the actual paint or product sample. Resene colour charts, testpots and samples are available for ordering online.   See measurements/conversions for more details on how electronic colour values are achieved.

What's new | Specifiers | Painters | DIYers | Artists | Kids | Sitemap | Home | TOP ⇧