Colour inspiration – latest looks
Get inspired with colour and the latest decorating and colour trends! If you're getting ready for your next decorating journey, browse through these beautiful mood boards, paints, colours and decorating ideas to help you select just the right look and mood for your space.
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Seasonal switchouts
A change of seasons is the perfect time to spruce up the design scheme of your home, inside and out... more
Oceans of blue
In a subtropical climate like ours, it’s easy to be drawn to an ocean-inspired colour palette full of beachy blues... more
Inspired by art
Stuck in a rut and need inspiration? Look to the arts for ideas. Floral art, photography, textile design, art forms... more
Tranquil in monochrome
The choice to stick to classic Resene blacks and whites creates a sense of tranquillity within a space... more
Stencil makes a space
By stencilling the triangular tiles in Resene Peace on to the Resene Elderflower floor, they bring a more casual look to the room... more
Mellowed out
Mellow mustards, bitter oranges, toasted terracotta and spicy browns – the tell-tale tones of 1970s design aesthetic... more
Memory lane
Create a space that carries with it a sense of luxury and sophistication, one where cocktails and canapes will look right at home... more
Artfully arched
If you love to eat and spend time with your friends and family, your ‘happy place’ within your home is likely your dining room... more
Seasonally purple
Purple shades – and those with purple undertones – are some of the most overlooked hues on the fandeck... more
Spring fresh
Spring is an especially ideal time to give the exterior of your property a good clean, a fresh lick of paint and a whole new look... more
Get your greens
A place to get your hands dirty, this gorgeous green shed is the perfect place for someone with a penchant for all things green... more
Summer of blues
Duck egg blue comes in a range of shades and can look beautifully sophisticated when used as a backdrop... more
Seasonal switch-outs
Rotating your decor allows you to take advantage of all of the wonderful colours, patterns and textures out there... more
Zen retreat
No matter who you are or where your interests lie, everyone needs their own special place to retreat to... more
Blues to live in
If you are looking for a new colour to decorate your living room, blue is a great option. Blue tones are said to evoke clarity and pureness... more
Dot a lot
Often, girl’s bedrooms can fall victim to being too ‘pinky-pinky’ and ‘girly-girly’. But choosing a couple of unexpected accent colours... more
Upbeat skate
Decorating a teen’s bedroom can take a bit of finessing, but it can also be a lot of fun. Their room should behave as a multi-functional space... more
Ever evolving
Baby/nursery to toddler's room - it’s important to keep things simple and to consider how the room will need to evolve... more
Love and whimsy
The primary school years are a delight. Children this age are generally full of fun, love and whimsy... more
Jade meets sage
A room like this one is perfect for bringing a sense of the outdoors in during the winter... more
Dark and stormy
Moody navy blues that look like they came straight out of the Mariana Trench... are making waves in the interior design world... more
Spring fresh
One of the most wonderful things about paint is that you can use it on almost anything, and a just a little bit can go a long way... more
Latest inspiration in print
Weather report
Rust is in this season. Add a touch of aged charm to your outdoor space with Resene’s exciting new release, from Simply You Living... more
Captivating coral
Officially the colour of the year, according to Pantone, coral couldn’t be more apt for summer, from Simply You Living... more
Moshin Mussa
We caught up with the RTA Studio associate to discuss colour and how it has influenced his design choicest, from Interior... more
Moody monochrome
Moody monochrome is a classic, elegant colour combination, from Mindfood Décor... more
Colours of Christmas
Wreaths, lights, ornaments … there’s nothing like styling your home for the holidays, from Mindfood Décor... more
Hit the right tone
The modern interior is moving on from stark white or deep, moody colours. Instead, it’s time we embraced the middleground, from Denizen... more
Mix & match
Colour combinations inspired by the coast, from Fashion Quarterly... more 
Charlotte Minty
Wellington-based interior designer discusses the colours of her childhood and how they still hold a place in her imaginationt, from Interior magazine... more
Dream in green
Shades of green are the hottest trend in interior design, from Mindfood Décor... more
Moroccan mood
Transform your interior with a little touch of Morocco, from Hotel magazine... more
Paint it black
In this contemporary take on the traditional farmhouse, a dark, Resene-rendered palette paints country living in a new light, from Denizen... more
Green scene
Fashion’s love of greenery endures, so bring nature inside the home with lush and relaxing forest hues, from Simply You... more
Gerald Parsonson
We caught up with the award-winning, Wellington-based architect to discuss colour, the built environment and the sweet spot where the two meet, from Interior magazine... more
Colour is king
Throwing out the rule book and embracing shades of green, blue and blush, from Mindfood Décor... more
Still life
Take your winter colour palette cues from centuries past, bringing deep yet comforting... more
Tickled pink
Pink is no longer a gendered colour... It’s warm, vibrant, from hotel magazine... more
Softly does it
For stylist Amber Armitage, soft and organic is the way to go, from NZ H&G magazine... more
Through falling leaves
Be inspired by Mother Nature’s seasonal palette as summer leaves turn gold and amber beneath sweeps of grey-blue sky, from Simply You magazine... more
New beginnings
Ensure your home is as fresh as your wardrobe, from Fashion Quarterly... more
Dark matter
Transform your home into a moody paradise this winter, from Fashion Quarterly... more
Shades of grain
Wood is one of the world’s oldest and most enduring materials, from Hotel magazine... more
Autumn tones
Warmth and depth with wood stains plus create a statement with bold colour from Remix magazine... more
You are here
Don’t forget to look around and admire the epic beauty that surrounds us every day... more
Crisp in colour
Balance and harmony with the colour green plus fun with florals from Remix magazine... more
Coast to coast
Let a coastal palette wash over your home with these ideas from Simply You Living magazine... view
More colour, wallpaper and design trends
See the latest trends in paint colours and colour schemes; wallpaper and co-ordinating paint colours; curtains, cushions and co-ordinating paint colours as well as fashion forecasts from the runways for latest seasonal styles and colours.
