TRENDING HUES
New Zealanders are finally embracing warmer shades, even when it comes to neutrals. All that time spent indoors during lockdown last year has us seeking comfort in earthier shades. Coupled with a greater appreciation of our gardens and a wider respect for the planet, the biggest colour trends this year includes warm terracottas that look beautiful paired with ocean greens or deep blues.
“I put it down to being stuck at home for a couple of months,” says Resene colour consultant Amy Watkins. Try a soft green such as Resene Bud on all four walls – or go for a feature wall or smaller space (such as a bedroom) in a bolder green such as Resene Rivergum or Resene Palm Green, a deep, near-emerald.
Greens look great with the addition of earthy furniture such as rattan bedside tables. Brushed gold fittings suit this scheme, as does light grey in couches and linen. Brown is another colour making a resurgence, as we seek out the comfort of simpler times.
Pastels are also making a comeback. Pink and green is an on-point combination last seen after the war in the 1940s, the revival of which makes sense given the fight the world has on its hands right now. And there’s good news for fans of bright and bold (or people who’ve accumulated a mish-mash of pieces that don’t necessarily fit with our neutral interiors): personal expression is trending. That means yes to vintage, statement and global pieces that reflect our zest for life.