b'neutral groundWarm light greys excel in reflecting and enhancingone palette, natural light, which is a critical consideration in architectural and interior design. The ability of colours like Resene Flotsam to shift subtly withthree wayschanging light conditions throughout the day adds further depth and dimension to a space. ThisTimber background finished in Resene Colorwood dynamic quality can be particularly striking in areasShade, testpots in Resene White Thunder (left) and with ample natural light, providing a soft, invitingResene Flotsam (right), jewellery dish in Resene glow in the morning and a richer, more intimateHalf Jumbo with Resene FX Pearl Shimmer applied tone in the evening. Wall painted in Resene Whiteon top, book in Resene Tino Pai, tealight holder in Thunder, hallway wall in Resene Flotsam, floorResene White Thunder and timber sample finished finished in Resene Colorwood Becalm, skirtingin Resene Aquaclear satin mixed with Resene boards in Resene Alabaster, plant pot and vaseColour Enhance Japan Black. Cup from A&C in Resene Tua Tua, candleholder in Resene HalfHomestore, drawer pull from Archant, fabric from Jumbo, small vase in Resene Greige and trayMokum, marble from European Ceramics.in Resene Invincible. Console, sofa, lamp and ottoman from Soren Liv, artwork and cup from A&C Homestore, rug from Baya. A key advantage of warm greys when compared with cooler grey paint colours is that these huesatanchoringstrongeraccenthueslikenavy, blend beautifully with todays popular nature-inspired tones. Since many earthy tones tend to bemustard or terracotta such as Resene Bunting, warm in nature, the warmth of colours like ReseneResenePirateGoldorReseneAyersRockBackground painted in Resene White Thunder, wavy tray in Half Jumbo, Resene Flotsam and Resene Masalawithoutcompetingforattention.Conversely,Resene Flotsam, fluted bowl in Resene Tua Tua, testpots in make them ideal companions for toasty terracotta,they are just as effective at complementing softerResene White Thunder (left) and Resene Flotsam (right), oily brown and olive greens such as Resenepalettes and gentle pastels like Resene Timeless,candleholder in Resene Half Jumbo, vase in Resene Greige Tuscany, Resene Woodrush or Resene Saratoga.and timber sample finished in Resene Colorwood Bask. Walls and shelf painted in Resene Flotsam, floorReseneCashmereandReseneLemonTwist,Calcutta marble from Italian Stone, drawer pull from finished in Resene Colorwood Shade, vase inensuring that spaces remain cohesive and serene. Archant, carpet from Artisan, fabric from Zinz Textile.Resene FX Faux Rust Effect and bowl finished inFrom a colour psychology perspective, warm Resene Colorwood Bask. Chair from Soren Liv,greys provide a sense of stability and reliabilitylamp, cup and book from A&C Homestore.qualities which are increasingly valued in todays fast-pacedworld.Thisstability,coupledwith warmth, can contribute to an environment that championsmentalwellbeingandrelaxation, whicharecrucialaspectsinspaceswhere occupants spend a lot of time such as bedrooms, lounges, workspaces, hotels and restaurants. Background painted in Resene Masala with To demonstrate just how flexible these coloursResene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with can be, get inspired by these spaces and moodResene Greige applied on top, testpots in Resene boards which are all painted in the same selection ofInvincible (top) and Resene Greige (bottom), hues, used in different ratios, and complementedtray in Resene Invincible, vase in Resene by other popular warm neutrals like Resene TuaJumbo, decorative fruit bowl finished in Resene TuaandReseneGreige,timberflooringandColorwood Bask and timber sample finished in furniture finished in Resene Colorwood BecalmResene Aquaclear mixed with Resene Colour andReseneColorwoodShadeplusdetailsinEnhance Japan Black. Grey marble from Italian Stone, black knob from Archant, natural rug from specialty finishes like Resene FX Faux Rust EffectNodi, sculpt fabric from Kirk by Design. Projects and Resene FX Pearl Shimmer.by Amber Armitage, images by Wendy Fenwick.blackwhitemag.com 29'