Greens reign supreme
From habitat plus - decorating and colour trends 2022
From fashion to interiors, there is no hotter hue right now than green.
As recently as last year, it was lighter shades of sage that were the dominant variation, but there has been a sharp shift as greens have become less grey and instead have taken on far warmer and yellowed undertones. While paler celery greens, appetising avocadoes and lavish chartreuses are all relevant viridian varietals, it’s richly saturated and enticing olive greens that have come to the forefront of popularity. Distinctly comforting and cosy with strong roots in nature, it’s understandable why lush and leafy colours like Resene Olive Green, Resene Seaweed and Resene Woodland have become the most desirable for decorating as we try and seek solace in the midst of an increasingly complicated world.
Bedroom: No colour is more popular in home decorating today than greens – especially olive tones. Upper wall in
Resene Stone Age, lower wall and battens in
Resene Wilderness, floor in
Resene Green White, side tables in
Resene Alabaster with 'marble effect' in
Resene FX Paint Effects Medium coloured with
Resene Rolling Stone, cactus pot in
Resene Celeste and vases/accessories in
Resene Beethoven,
Resene Papier Mache,
Resene Hampton,
Resene Toffee,
Resene Teak and
Resene Twine. Bedlinen, cushions and throw from Città, mirror, rug and cactus from Freedom, armchair from Contempa.
Mood board: Background in Resene Green White with A4 drawdown paint swatches in (from left to right) Resene Beethoven, Resene Papier Mache, Resene Toffee, Resene Celeste,
Resene Zen and Resene Wilderness, bowl in Resene Stone Age, lidded dish in Resene Hampton and vase in Resene Toffee.
Keep it light
If you are worried olive, seaweed and army greens may feel too dark for your walls or floor, choosing a subtler green like Resene Pale Leaf or Resene Ottoman for your walls will bring a refreshing reminder of nature to your space and make it easy to accent or accessorise with smaller doses of stronger greens. Try painting a key piece of furniture, such as a sideboard, in Resene Clover or go full ‘cottagecore’ with a chequered floor in Resene Dingley and Resene Spanish White for a light yet luscious green look.
Dining room: A painted chequered floor in Resene Dingley and
Resene Quarter Spanish White is a more interesting alternative to classic black and white and fits in with today’s ‘cottagecore’ trend – a concept that embraces a simpler, sustainable existence more harmonious with nature with an aesthetic nod to elements of traditional English design. Wall and bench seat in
Resene Pale Leaf, table in
Resene Fahrenheit, chair in
Resene Spanish White and small jug vase in
Resene Clover. Tablecloth and pillowcase from Foxtrot Linen, cushion, plates, candleholders and glasses from Città, salt and pepper grinders and jug from Everyday Needs.
Shelf: Wall in Resene Pale Leaf, cabinet in
Resene Dingley, shelf and hooks in
Resene Brown Pod and vases in
Resene Half Spanish White (on shelf and sideboard right) and Resene Spanish White (sideboard left). Bag and candle from Blackbird Goods, throw from Città, card from Garden Objects.
Bluer blends
While the most prevalent greens are warmer ones, there has also been a divergence of silvery sage greens shifting to take on bluer tones – with the best examples being Resene Thor and the appropriately named Resene Green Meets Blue. These soft grey greens carry distinct hints of blue that are easy on the eyes. Plus, they’re great for pairing with pops of cheerful colours such as chartreuse, toffee or bitter orange like Resene Billy T, Resene Toffee or Resene Moroccan Spice.
For a lighter grey green option, try mid-toned, calming and quiet Resene Norway. Or opt for bright and breezy Resene Paris White. These two hues are chameleons and can be warmed up or cooled down depending which neutrals you pair them with. For a toastier vibe, go for Resene Rice Cake or Resene Eighth Fossil. To keep things cool, try Resene Mako or Resene Sea Fog.
Mood board: Background in Resene Half Rivergum, bowl in Resene Lemon Grass and vases in (clockwise from left) Resene Soothe, Resene Linen, Resene Eighth Joss, Resene Lemon Grass, Resene Coral Tree and Resene Quarter Bison Hide. Gold dish from H&M Home, wallet from Kmart.
Office/Lounge: If your home has distinct architectural features, try highlighting them with different paint colours within the same family of hues. Right wall, shelf and box in Resene Thor, left wall in Resene Paris White with grid in Resene Thor, floor and tape dispenser in Resene Mako, middle stripe and top of dividing wall in Resene Saltpan and bookend in Resene Rice Paper. Armchair from Dawson & Co, rug from The Ivy House, cushion from Republic Home. Lounge: Feature wall in
Resene Norway, other walls in
Resene Eighth Fossil, floor and small coffee table in
Resene Quarter Fossil, cabinets in Resene Norway with inner panels in
Resene Rice Cake and vases in
Resene Amulet, Resene Pale Leaf, Resene Rice Cake and
Resene Highland. Sofa from Freedom.
