Private chill zones

Colour trends from NZ House and Garden magazine

Earthy tones create a soothing backdrop.

Embracing the colours of nature in an outdoor living area makes so much sense. Earthy Resene browns and moody greys not only help ground the scheme but work harmoniously with a variety of on-trend interior styles so that outdoor and indoor spaces complement each other. Rather than choosing a solid colour for cladding and decks, consider Resene wood stains, which allow the beauty of the grain to show through and will give a softer, more natural feel to an outdoor area. The Resene Woodsman collection of stains comes in a surprising array of colours, from naturals to brighter colours as well as whitewash. If your deck is in an urban setting impacted by privacy issues, consider painted decorative screens, well-placed furniture and strategically positioned planting.

An outdoor area stained with earthy tones

Moodboard with earthy natural tones

Cladding finished in Resene Woodsman Smokey Ash stain, screen and large planter in Resene Ironsand, table in Resene Touchstone and deck in Resene Woodsman Tiri stain.

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 Smokey Ash