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of a quiet overcast day on the beach, she says. “Warm greys are neutral and timeless, providing the perfect backdrop for a bold accent colour.”

Greens offer a sense of the outdoors, and of hope, rest and positivity, whether your adopting sage, moss or pale earthy tones in Resene Cabbage Pont, Rivergum or Peace. “Seagrass greens in Quarter Titania, Carefree or Resene Secrets are ideal choices for a relaxed colour scheme,” Larkin says. “They work well with the natural elements of timber, seagrass and potted greenery.”

Why not try a pearlescent finish? Resene FX Pearl Shimmer is an acrylic pearlescent glaze ideal for creating soft iridescent wall finishes and sparkled features to add visual interest and diversity to any colour scheme, Larkin says. “Think of it as the pearl in an oyster shell or the pearlescent surface of a perfectly smooth shell,” she says.

Tap into a romantic retreat in the bush, with plenty of timber blending with walls in Resene Alabaster and hardwood floors in Colorwood Greywash. Add luxuriousfeeling textiles in linen curtains, oatmealtoned throws, large cushions and beanbags. Trailing plants can hang from the shelves and lighting in boho-style paper pendant shades can cast a warm glow across this setting in the evenings while the doors open out across the bush.

For a beach boho, tropical feel, bring in those warm sunset-like pinks, jades and oranges. Resene Glamour Puss, Whiskey Sour and Java all cater to this Hawaiianlike palette. Top it off with patterned cushions, rattan furniture and a beautiful botanical cloth for the table covered in colour glass jugs and vessels for those warm temperatures.

Transport yourself to the Greek Islands with their iconic spearmint and turquoise colourways. Glance across a hillside on one of the large Greek Islands and these colours are scattered across whitewashed houses as far as the eye can see. Keep your palette pale to replicate these whitewashed stone abodes, adding a feature wall here or there in a green-blue, try Resene Kumutoto and plenty of accents painted in Aqua. A touch of lavender with Wonderland with lift this further, as will the pink of Hopbush, reminiscent of the bougainvillea on the islands, bringing this beautiful palette to life even more.

■ For more colour ideas, visit your local Resene ColorShop or check out resene. co.nz/inspirationgallery