Style: August 02, 2019

STYLE 43
Classic complements
Colour blocking has evolved from a myriad of
blocks of different colours into more randomly
placed blocks of colour, larger and used in place
of art as a feature on their own. Whether it’s a
large square of colour on a wall, a vertical wide
stripe or a circular shape, the size and focus on
the colour draws attention. Paired with a neutral
background, the accent colour is given the
freedom to sing.
For those yearning for more colour, multiple
colour blocks can be used, but the key is to give
each colour block some space to breathe rather
than filling up the whole wall with blocks or
shapes of colours.
An easy way to create a multi-coloured colour
block feature is to use classic complementary
colours – such as orange and blue. These hues
naturally contrast each other well. Or opt for a
tone-on-tone look with variations of the same
colour. For small areas use Resene testpots, or
opt for Resene SpaceCote for larger blocks of
colour.
Unleash your inner artist
Who said you had to be an artist to paint all over
your walls?
The trend in hand-painted wall murals is for a
relaxed, anything goes, freehand style including
small painted features that meander over your
walls to sections of colour, doodled lines and
curves that move across spaces from wall to
floor, wall to wall or wall to ceiling. Gone are the
days where you needed to fill the whole wall for
the work to be finished. All you need is a small
collection of Resene testpot colours and a little
imagination.
Talking points
Wallpaper features are continuing to be popular
with a fresh line-up of designs to choose from.
Styles range from faux finishes through to
quirky conversational pieces that bring a sense
of energy and life. Collections like the Resene
Portobello Wallpaper Collection use fun designs
in sophisticated colourways to work well in a wide
range of homes and add a little levity to otherwise
serious spaces. Interesting wallpapers are an
instant conversation starter and the perfect way
to express your personality on your walls.
When it comes to trends, don’t just choose a
colour or wallpaper because it is trendy. Make
sure you love it too. Always pick and choose
the ones that suit your own tastes and lifestyle.
You don’t need to completely redo everything
– like you would bring in a new jacket or scarf
to freshen up your wardrobe, so too can you
accent your home with new trends colours and
wallpapers to give your home a fresh new look.
An instantly relaxing battened bathroom created with Resene Hermitage and Resene
Quarter Cararra, by David Wraight Cottages.
Resene Portobello Wallpaper Collection.
Image: Juliet Nicholas
For more inspiration on fresh trends, see the latest looks on the Resene website,
resene.co.nz/latestlooks and visit your Resene ColorShop.