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Neutral greys, however, are an excellent choice for a more relaxed space. Try midstrength varieties like Resene Foggy Grey, Resene Silver Chalice or Resene Delta which can easily be layered with lighter and darker hues to add interest and drama. Light beiges and muted blues harmonise well too, as they bring a fresh and modern feel. Try Resene Quarter Biscotti or Resene Half Duck Egg Blue with a statement piece of furniture in a traditional red like Resene Jalapeno or Resene Dynamite.

If you track down a statement Danish mid-mod chair in black leather, try it against walls in a cool toned blue like Resene Spindle or Resene Blue Moon for a masculine look. Or opt for an orange like Resene Ayers Rock or Resene Sebedee for more warmth. One of the joys of mid-mod design is creative flair and mixing and matching bold colours and patterns, so don’t feel like your chair has to match your sofa, but the shapes should be similar enough to work together. Stick to black, neutral grey or cream if your chair is in a bold colour like Resene Space Cadet, Resene Lightning Yellow, Resene Daredevil or Resene Havoc and let it do its intended job of creating a focal point.

Selected decor shops specialise in selling pristine mid-mod antiques, but if you’re not afraid of a little elbow grease, it’s not uncommon to find Danish or Danishinspired furniture in op shops or at garage sales. When it comes to larger pieces like dining tables, entertainment units and coffee tables, thin peg legs and clean lines are where to look. And while they’re likely solidly built, some refinishing will probably be in order to get them back up to snuff. Light to mid wood stains are the most commonly associated with this period, and typically in golden tones. After your piece has been sanded and wiped clean with a dry cloth, try Resene Colorwood Teak, Resene Colorwood Walnut or Resene Colorwood Matai waterborne timber stains.

For more inspiration, visit your Resene ColorShop or view online, www.resene. co.nz/latestlooks.