Colour up front

Decorating articles and inspiration from TrendsIdeas

Changing the colour scheme is the easiest way to enliven your home interior, says Resene.

Look at any before and after pictures and it’s easy to see how a change of colour can transform a home.

A pure white can be cool and clinical, for example, but add the lightest touch of grey and the same interior is warm and inviting. Similarly, a splash of colour can make a strong design statement and better display key artworks and furnishings.

To help you select the best colours for your project, Resene has compiled The Range fashion fandeck, which pulls together more than 150 on-trend shades. As well as providing information about each colour, the fandeck suggests shades that will work well together.

Resene also has a wide range of paint products so you can be assured of getting a high-performance paint that is ideally suited for your particular project.

The room featured here was painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen. This low-odour waterborne enamel is an Environmental Choice-approved paint that provides a durable, washable finish, which makes it well suited to kitchens and bathrooms, as well as living areas. The slight sheen helps minimise surface imperfections, which can be a bonus when renovating older homes.