b'S incethebeginningofthedecade,and security. Dependable colours such as blue, colourtrendshavebeensubjectedtosoft white and taupe offer timeless appeal that unprecedentedvolatility.Notonlyhavetranscends economic fluctuations and provide a some colour families been undergoing significantsafe and versatile foundation that can adapt to shifts in tone and value from one season to thevarious design styles. nextsomething that typically occurs over aSimilarly, certain cultural shifts have contributed much longer timescalebut newly emergingto the stabilisation of colour trends. A renewed trends have been breaking through at a surprisingappreciation for heritage and authenticity is driving frequency. After years of constant fluctuations,the use of classic colours and traditional hues that trends became exhausting for many designershave stood the test of time. This return to roots and clients to keep on top of. But finally, theoffers reassurance within the spaces where we as she goes market seems to be correcting itself and werelive, work and play amidst a fast-changing world seeing clear signs of stability across the majorityrife with conflict and unpredictability.of the spectrum. Finally, the steady progress of technological A key driver of this stabilisation is the growinginnovationisanotherconsiderationthatis emphasisonsustainabilityandenvironmentalinfluencingcurrentcolourtrends.Assmart consciousness.Asawarenessaboutclimatetechnologies become more and more integrated change and ecological impacts heightens, so toointooureverydaylives,sleekcolourpalettes After an extended period of has the appetite for designing with longevity inthatcomplementcontemporary,tech-savvy tumultuous changes, the colour mind. In the same stroke, there has been a moveenvironments are becoming more desirable. This trend forecast is correcting course. towards adopting colour palettes that symboliseincludestonalmonochromaticschemesthat a connection with nature. Earth-toned greens,complement metallic finishes and underscore a browns,beigesandnaturalwoodtonesarefuture-focused yet understated elegance.becomingmainstays,reflectingadesireforThoughourlong-rangeforecastwhich harmony with our surroundings and the greaterlooks at how trends will shape up 12-24 months environmentasawhole.Thesehuesinandfrom nowis when most hues will settle into a ofthemselvesevokeasenseofstabilityandfamiliar groove, there are a few notable surprises permanence, countering the rapid colour trendin store for the near term. In the coming six to changes weve witnessed over recent years. 12 months, you should still expect to see some Economic factors also play a critical role. Innewtrendsemergingincludingonethats periods of financial instability and uncertainty,set to become particularly prominent. During there is often a collective yearning for comfortthe same period, well see the scope of other left: As the positive effects that biophilic elements and nature-inspired colour palettes have on project inhabitants become better understood, green continues to be a top choice for spaces where wellbeing is a top priority such as in homes, commercial offices, medical facilities and spas. Walls painted in Resene Wasabi, floor and vase in Resene Amaranth, large plant pot in Resene Tuscany, window frame and box in Resene Secrets, small plant pot in Resene Quarter Mondo, artwork in Resene Cest La Vie with frame in Resene Sunbeam and candleholder in Resene Cest La Vie. Sideboard and ottoman from Soren Liv.Resene Resene Resene ReseneVilla White Nirvana Drop Dead Gorgeous Comfortably NumbResene ColorwoodResene Resene ColorwoodReseneRock Salt Green Days Matai Indian InkResene HalfResene Resene ColorwoodReseneCanterbury Clay Go Ben Bark All Black4 blackwhitemag.com'