Out of this world
From emerge magazine - issue 01, pick your palette
Grounded yet electrifying, this palette plays with contrast in the most surprising ways.
Deep, earthy greens like Resene Go Ben and Resene Kabul create a sense of stability, while sharp acidic yellow-greens like Resene Funk inject energy and boldness. The result is a space that feels both connected to nature and refreshingly unexpected, where subtlety and statement-making hues work in harmony.
It's a reminder that even the most soothing tones can be reimagined with a daring edge.
Soothing meets sour in the best way. The front walls and doorway are painted in Resene Go Ben, back wall through doorway in Resene Funk, floor in Resene Colorwood Bark, shelving and side table in Resene Kabul and wall shelving in Resene Go Ben. Chair from Mocka, lamp from Lighting Plus.
Drawdown paint swatches and testpots – from top: Resene Kabul, Resene Revolver, Resene Funk, Resene Paris White, Resene Green Meets Blue, Resene Go Ben, Resene Irresistible, and Resene Governor Bay.
top tip Enhance the depth of earthy greens by staining timber elements with Resene Colorwood wood stains, then use Resene FX Metallic in a shade like Resene Stun to add a subtle shimmer and dynamic contrast.
Like a futuristic skyline, this palette balances structure with playfulness – architectural forms meet daring colour contrasts, where the deep celestial blue of Resene Governor Bay finds its perfect counterpoint in the punchy vibrancy of Resene Funk and Resene Irresistible. Bold yet refined, this mix proves that eye-catching hues don’t just make a statement – they shape spaces that feel adventurous, imaginative and truly out of this world.
A mix of bold, cool shades makes this space unique. The back wall, floor and vase are painted in Resene Paris White, front wall, window wall and floor pot in Resene Green Meets Blue, inside of arch, table and chair in Resene Governor Bay and fruit bowl in Resene Irresistible.
An eye-catching shade, this wall and built-in shelving are painted in Resene Governor Bay, candlestick in Resene Funk, vase (left) in Resene Paris White and vase (right) in Resene Irresistible. Artwork created with Resene Kabul, Resene Revolver, Resene Funk, Resene Green Meets Blue, Resene Paris White, Resene Go Ben, Resene Governor Bay and Resene Irresistible.
Resene A4 drawdown paint swatches and Resene testpots in (from top) Resene Governor Bay, Resene Paris White and Resene Irresistible.
top tip Use a gloss finish such as Resene Enamacryl to hero brighter colours and make them pop.
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