Patterned perfection

Colour trends from NZ House and Garden magazine

Use a beautiful design for interior cohesion.

Taking inspiration for a Resene colour scheme from a favourite fabric, artwork or wallpaper is a well-established interior design practise. But it’s possible to take that one step further by not only drawing on the colours, but also the pattern. Then with a few artistic skills, that design can be used to paint other items in the room such as a vase or a piece of furniture. It creates a cohesive look and isn’t as difficult as you might fear. Resene testpots are perfect for this type of creative endeavour – they’re inexpensive and have just the right amount of paint. Once you’re happy with your piece, you can adjust the sheen with a Resene Aquaclear urethane clear finish.

Tropical inspired wallpaper designs

A moodboard showcasing tropical blues and greens

Wall in Resene Wallpaper Collection 47404, floor in Resene Thor, hand chair stained in Resene Colorwood Driftwood and coffee table pattern in Resene Pale Leaf, Resene Thor, Resene Swamp and Resene Green Meets Blue.

Colours and products mentioned in this article...

Testpot colours and products marked as "buy in-store" may not yet be available in our online ColorShop, however, they can be purchased at your local Resene ColorShop or reseller.

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Resene Pale Leaf