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says. “For example, when choosing the colours from the yellow palette then introducing a slight orange edge to it helps soften the colour tone. Resene Tulip Tree is a golden yellow with a slight orange edge to soften the colour for large-scale projects.”
Select a hue that feels just right for you for bold and bright spaces, bringing new life to your interior. Next, apply your layers on top, be they in the form of furniture, murals or artwork.
Clear-sky blues and Mediterranean turquoises make for a calm, tranquil mood and casual elegance. This colour represents mental calm and serenity. Bask in a coastal interior reminiscent of seaside sanctuaries with the muted grey pastel of Resene Nepal, the dusky blue of Blue Moon or the fresh mid-range blue of Moby. Coat your kitchen cupboards, bathroom vanity or even your window frames in these seafaring hues. Pair with the creamy off-white of Bianca or grey-hinted Alabaster. Relax the mood with rattan loungers and soft lamps and outdoor lanterns.
If a richer interior is what stirs you, then go a touch deeper and embrace the colours that adopt a taste of the tropics. Contrast rich, teal tones with soft lavender and deep azure; think a hothouse garden, rich and inviting to the senses. Resene Teal Blue, Undercover and Lucky Point resonate equally in a luscious, sumptuous way.
Or go with a classic botanical look, bringing in textiles in leafy prints and a colourway built on soft pink, greens and yellow and cream. Resene Soothe, Moonbeam and Pale Leaf have a unique allure when teamed together.
Soft pink, apricot with spearmint all exude a sweet, summery essence. Combine this palette with layers of patterned florals and striped linen. Paint your wooden furniture legs a happy hue, such as salmon pink, to blend with your palette. Play around with the brushstrokes for a rustic effect.
Or take refuge in the simplicity of summery whites, crisp, refreshing and rejuvenating, with touches of Greek Islandblues or the laid-back Caribbean.
With a bit of imagination, fresh white walls will lift the spirits when paired with furnishings in forest green, navy and warm grey through patterns and prints. Bring in the light with white sheer curtains or blinds and pots plants to lend a lush feel — ultimately good for the soul.
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