Golden hour

From emerge magazine - issue 01, pick your palette

Bathed in golden light, shades like Resene Half Sour Dough infuse spaces with a soft, sun-kissed glow.

A warm and inviting interior

This space is warm and inviting with back walls painted in Resene Anglaise with left side wall in Resene Half Scotch Mist, wall panelling in Resene Brown Pod and floor in Resene Half Sour Dough. Settee, screen and lamp from Ligne Roset, stool from Good Form.

Left side wall in Resene Half Scotch Mist, wall panelling in Resene Brown Pod and floor in Resene Half Sour Dough. Settee, screen and lamp from Ligne Roset, stool from Good Form.

These barely there cosy hues radiate warmth and joy, effortlessly complementing wooden textures and deep, grounding accents. Paired with floral artwork, they bring a sense of liveliness and nostalgia, making any space feel welcoming and full of character. They are also neutral enough to allow you to play around with any style of décor.

Earthy terracotta tones, whether in accessories or a striking tile floor painted in Resene Walk-on, evoke the warmth of sundrenched landscapes. When balanced with soft, warm whites, the result is a relaxed yet refined palette – perfect for creating a space that feels both grounded and luminous. An interplay of textures and natural elements enhances the inviting, timeworn beauty of these hues.

A sun-drenched and soothing interior

Sun-drenched and soothing, these walls and window frames are painted in Resene Half Sour Dough and floor painted in Resene Walk-on in Resene Alamo.

Dining table from Matisse, chairs from Soren Liv, artwork from Sanderson Gallery, rug from Baya, vase from Ligne Roset, glasses and fruit stand from Tessuti, diffuser from Faradays, large bowl from ECC.

Bring a touch of Tuscany and warmth indoors

Bring a touch of Tuscany and warmth indoors.

This back wall is painted in Resene Alamo with Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with Resene Half Sour Dough over the top, ‘terracotta tiled floor’ in Resene Pendragon with ‘grout lines’ in Resene Half Sour Dough and side board painted in stripes of Resene Half Scotch Mist and Resene Pendragon. Serving bowl from Città, John Derian Picture book from Tessuti.

top tip  Floors and paths can be easily refreshed with Resene Walk-on flooring and paving paint. For interiors finish in Resene Concrete Wax for an easy care finish. On exterior areas, add Resene Anti-Slip Grip Additive for extra slip resistance.

A terracotta tiled floor

Back wall painted in Resene Alamo with Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with Resene Half Sour Dough over the top, window in Resene Half Sour Dough and ‘terracotta tiled floor’ in Resene Pendragon with ‘grout lines’ in Resene Half Sour Dough. Rattan ‘jar’ from Ligne Roset.

Opt for a warm hue for a cosy backdrop

Opt for a warm hue for a cosy backdrop.

This back wall is painted in Resene Anglaise, desk tray in Resene Brown Pod, pen holder in Resene Pendragon and small vase in Resene Alamo. Desk from Ligne Roset, vase, notepad and pencil from Tessuti.

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