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Gael says…
Consider using Resene Triple White Pointer for the walls, Resene White Pointer for the trims and doors with Resene Quarter White Pointer for the ceilings — a lovely neutral palette that’s soft with warm undertones.
● For a restful tone-on-tone effect, use Resene Linen which has an earthy green edge. Use this for the walls, half or quarter linen for the trims and Resene Quarter Joanna for the ceilings.
● With the lovely blue colour palette happening now, succumb to the beauty of Resene Duck Egg Blue with Resene Half Duck Egg Blue and, for a little bit of drama, add in Resene Coast. Trims in Resene Wan White will really pop this colour palette. A tone-on-tone tip or two:
● Consider using matte finishes on walls, such as Resene SpaceCote Flat, to soften a tone-on-tone palette, which will give them a soft, velvety look.
● Don’t be afraid to add shots of a different colour to visually separate tones from each other for more visual interest
● Aspects such as natural light will impact on the selection of paint tones chosen. For example, Resene Tea in a hallway may look too deep, and Resene Napa in a bathroom may look twice as dark as expected (and a bit muddy). Lightening those tones would be the answer, for example, opt for the tone-on-tone combination of Resene Half Tea and Resene Half Napa.
● When using two tones on the same wall (for example, in the case of wainscoting), paint the lower portion of the wall in the darker colour. Darker shades on the lower area of the wall ground the space; lighter shades at the top elevate the sense of space.
● Ceilings (sometimes called the fifth wall) can be part of the tone-on-tone equation. A brighter tone will expand the space while a darker one will bring it in.
● For a different take on the two-toned approach, create contrast using similar colours in different sheens. Try walls in a matte finish paired with furniture painted in the same hue in a high-gloss finish, such as Resene Enamacryl.
● Remember the handiest tool to creating a tonal colour scheme is paint. Instead of combing the shops for a vase, or planter that’s just the right shade. Simply get out the paint and paint brush.