colour forecast shimmers There’s also an increase in colour blocking, a design technique that uses blocks of colour together, either in similar shades or opposites.
cOurtyarD: With a bit of Mexican sizzle and a dash of Californian cool, this courtyard is the place to be on those lazy summer days. Black is a go-to colour for garden fences, often as a shadowy backdrop to perimeter planting. In this case, it’s up front and on show in Resene CoolColour All Black – the ultimate colour partner for sizzling turquoise blues and clean greens like Resene Dauntless for the upcycled pallet table, and Resene Ziggurat, Resene Java and Resene Dali for the pots. Throw in some mustard yellow accents in the low Resene Chenin pot and cushions for pops of citrusy warmth. The house wall on the right is Resene Double Truffle, and the concrete pavers have been stained in Resene Bleached Grey from the Resene Concrete Stain range. Just add a cocktail and you’re ready to relax.
“It’s a great way to introduce colour especially if you have a square room,” says Resene colour consultant, Deanna Hills. “You might colour block half a wall, and it could look like a headboard. Or you could colour block random areas and nooks, or start from the ceiling and work diagonally to the floor.” Stairwells are often colour blocked, with the bottom half painted charcoal, for example, and the top half painted white. “Colour blocking is really fun. It makes something of a space.” Another continuing trend is brightly coloured front doors. “People are really opening up to having a bit more personality,” Deanna says. “For example, coloured front doors are a big trend. I’ve done a couple of reds, using Resene Red Berry, as well as
Resene Wild Thing, which is yellow – a charcoal house with a yellow front door, fabulous!” Whether you prefer an achromatic colour scheme or one with a host of vibrant hues, the coming season’s colours has something to suit all tastes from wake-up shades of teal and red to cool icy blues and dusky pinks plus smatterings of black and white.
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