Colour trends from NZ House and Garden magazine
Add sumptuous drama with deep greens.
Luxe interiors used to be all about bling. Today, luxury is expressed in more understated ways, using rich dark Resene colours, statement pieces like a designer rug or eye-catching armchairs, and organic shapes. It’s a more grounded look, perhaps with a hint of mid-century glam, that can be adapted to many house styles. Deep greens have been a longtime decorating favourite, from clear greenstone jades to bitter olives. These are also colours that echo the tones of the natural world around us, so feel reassuring and genuine. Don’t be scared to mix up different types of greens within the same space – just as you would see in nature. Deep Resene greens also pair well with the curves and fluid lines that are popular today – again, just as in nature.


Walls in Resene Forty Six, floor in Resene Colorwood Shade, artwork in Resene FX Metallic Digital Blue and side table and vases in Resene Loblolly and Resene FX Metallic Digital Blue. Armchairs from Forma, light from Lighting Direct.
Colours...

Resene Shade
Other colours to try –
Complement deep greens with edgy yellows, coppery browns or green-tinged neutrals.
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NZ House and Garden magazine, May 2024