Colour trends from NZ House and Garden magazine
Use soft off-whites to build a versatile colour scheme.
Resene Black White has long been a beloved hue with designers and homeowners alike. The chalky and soft calcite grey-white gets its descriptive name from the slight hint of black that’s added to the white base. The result is a perfectly balanced neutral – one that’s not too glaring, neither too warm nor too cool. Like most Resene whites and neutrals, Resene Black White is available in a variety of strengths which you can use to build a tonal colour scheme. Neutrals are the perfect backdrop for accents in whatever stronger colours that take your fancy. Pale earthy colours will bring enough variety to keep your minimalist space interesting while not overwhelming the senses. Choose bolder tones, or you could keep your colour scheme truly achromatic and neutral by accessorising the space with only whites, greys and blacks.


Wall and floor in Resene Quarter Black White with rectangle on wall and floating shelf in Resene Double Black White, DIY pendant lampshade in Resene Colorwood Whitewash and plant pot in Resene Bullwhip.
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.
Other colours to try –
Try off-whites with pale naturals like sand, blush and stony green.
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