Colour trends from NZ House and Garden magazine
Try soothing greens for a calmer mind.
Today’s interiors are not just about appearances. As our lives become busier and many of us find it hard to slow down, health and wellness are increasingly important. The elements in a room can be used to reduce stress and allow us to relax and recuperate – and that’s particularly true with Resene paint colours. Take your cue from the outside world where soft greens are refreshing, nurturing, soothing and therapeutic. They can help balance our emotions, calm our senses, and also indicate new growth and rejuvenation. For those working from home, they provide a breezy space that’s ideal to work in, with a clear mind ready to take on the day. Finish timber in soft Resene Colorwood stain wash and paint a whimsical bamboo design that brings a sense of movement to the room, then breathe...


Wall and shelf in Resene Green Spring with bamboo design in Resene Saltpan, flooring in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy, desk in Resene Paddock and plant pot in Resene Half Secrets. Chair from A&C Homestore, blanket from Baya.
Colours...

Resene Breathe Easy
Other colours to try –
Complement soft greens with smoky greys, gingery golds and dusky pinks such as Resene Tapa, Resene Salted Caramel and Resene Summer Rose.
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NZ House and Garden magazine, March 2024