Summer 2023/24 colour trends
Outdoor oasis
Creating a simple pattern on your tiles is an artistic way to transform your outdoor area into a picturesque haven, while keeping friends and family safe in all weather. Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path tinted to Resene Landscape Grey is a practical non-slip base in a cool tone that contrasts beautifully with this graphic design painted in Resene Off Piste. While we have used it on an outdoor living space, this non-slip finish is equally at home on decks, paths, stairs and around pools. The hanging egg chair painted in Resene Black is the perfect spot to while away time reading and relaxing. Pot plants are always a great addition to an outdoor space, an easy way to bring some greenery and life to your palette. These planters are painted in the moody hues of Resene Grey Chateau, Resene Poet and Resene Jimmy Dean. The weatherboards and table have been kept subtle and subdued in Resene Half Grey Chateau, keeping the chair and painted tiles as the feature.
Top tip: If you prefer a smoother finish on your tiles, use Resene Walk-on, which has a lower profile non-slip finish.
Other colours to try with cool greys – cheerful yellows, aromatic browns and ochre oranges.
Beach beauty
This bedroom exudes a stylish coastal ambiance that captures the essence of seaside living. With the side wall painted in Resene Half Biscotti and plywood wall behind the bed in Resene Colorwood Becalm, these sandy shades make the perfect backdrop for a peaceful night’s rest. Flooring in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy offers a light touch to allow the headboard in Resene Colorwood Bask to feature. Continuing the theme, the side table in Resene Colorwood Bask is a welcome spot to rest your morning coffee. These soft subtle tones are easy to accessorise offering a neutral base to build a comforting palette from. If you prefer darker wash finishes, try deeper options from the Resene Colorwood We Speak Beach collection. Keep paint finishes low sheen or matte to help diffuse the light and keep the look soft and soothing. Create your own beach inspired bedroom with natural textures and soothing hues to invite relaxation and sophistication into your personal retreat.
Top tip: For a natural barely-there finish on timber ceilings and walls, use clear Resene Aquaclear Natural.
Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy
Resene Colorwood Becalm
Resene Colorwood Bask
Other colours to try with soft neutrals – cool blues, chalky browns and quiet greens.
Organic elegance
The key to getting an outdoor deck area to feel intimate and inviting is to ensure the space feels like a private room. The neutral earthy tones in this deck area create a cosy extension to your home, inviting you to sit back and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The comforting dark shades of Resene Woodsman Smokey Ash on the walls and battens with decking in Resene Woodsman wood stain in Resene Tiri offer solace, with accent shades in Resene Touchstone and Resene Ironsand working harmoniously with the greenery and decking. There’s nothing quite like knowing you have your own outdoor oasis waiting for you after a long day. For a sophisticated yet rustic look, embrace the natural wood grain by using Resene Woodsman exterior wood stains to give a shade of colour while allowing the natural grain to show through. Use plants as accessories to finish the look. If you can’t find a planter colour to suit, you can paint it to bring it into your colour palette.
Top tip: When using a dark wood stain colour, consider a Resene CoolColour version to help reflect more heat and keep your deck and timber cooler.
Resene Eighth Friar Greystone
Other colours to try with warm woods – genteel roses, taupe browns and pastoral greens.
