The Colour trends series is a collaboration between Resene and NZ House and Garden magazine. It is designed to help you discover the latest colours and palettes plus how to use them into your home.
The new cosy
Dusty pastels add soft warmth to a room...
Zen master
Create a scheme that’s earthy and calm...
Tone on tone
A decorative technique that layers multiple strengths of a single colour...
Beachcomber
Sandy hues lend a carefree summer style...
Perfectly pale
Neutrals are at the heart of many schemes...
Grounded luxe
Add sumptuous drama with deep greens...
Refresh... reset
Try soothing greens for a calmer mind. Soft greens are refreshing...
Private chill zones
Earthy tones create a soothing backdrop...
Tone on tone
Create a subtle and harmonious interior look...
Artist's retreat
A graphic mural transforms any interior space...
Back to black
Black is timeless and creates an edgy, dramatic feel...
Moody moments
Stormy blues are a timeless choice. A steadfast ingredient of any scheme...
Mellow yellow
Soft yellows are a welcome change. It’s time for delicious creamy curd yellows...
Soul soothers
Calming colours are a tonic in a hectic world...
The new black
Turn to charcoals to add depth to exteriors...
Check it out
Interpret a timeless pattern in paint. The resurgence of gingham...
It's original
A touch of uniqueness to add to our interiors...
It's only natural
Yellowed greens are growing on us this year...
Magic mauves
Warm purply greys up the neutral ante. Making things a little more interesting...
Minimalist dreams
Use soft off-whites to build a versatile colour scheme...
Subtle contrasts
Using warm and cool colours – elegantly...
A coastal Christmas
Embrace sea blues for a carefree season...
Patterned perfection
Use a beautiful design for interior cohesion...
So flexible
Give your outdoor spaces longer life with cosy colours...
Artfully arched
Let Art Deco looks add pizazz to your interiors...
Mellow moments
Sea-washed and subtle blues create soothing spaces...
Make merry
Vibrant and cheerful, it’s no wonder red is the colour of Christmas...
Nature calls
Use the sweet subtle tones found in nature to inspire calming spaces...
Soul shades
Deep blue and green are a soothing and sophisticated pairing...
Well spiced
Create a tasty interior with warm cinnamon shades...
Now and zen
Calm, grounding colours like earthy greens, slightly muddied neutrals...
For art's sake
Finding colour inspiration in unusual places...
Looking sharp
Charcoal gives outdoor living edgy appeal...
Perfectly plum
Indulge in rich, bold colours. Graphic glamour...
The dark side
Let dark tone-on-tone colour draw you in...
Greens go soft and silvery
Tonal greens layer up for a soothing scheme...
Orange crush
Citrus toned schemes are a perennial favourite...
Beachy Cape Cod style
Create a classic Cape Cod look for a front door and entranceway...
Fade to grey and blue
Weathered blues, greys and whitewashed plywood create...
Greens continue to flourish
Going green – it’s a phrase with connotations that go well beyond...
Daring to go dark
Dark blue is the new black. Keeping it charming, cosy and oh-so-modern...
The rise of earthy rose
This look uses rosier versions of terracotta, in rich saturated tones...
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