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hot trendson the riseA new decade brings with itwarmer, spicier versionsof favoured hues.6ReseneDark eKormaReseneGold CoastReseneTideReseneChelsea GemReseneTwineReseneCod ReseneBaristaReseneEighth Drought

testpotsDuring the 2010s, cooler colours dominatedthe decorating world, both inside and out.Until recently, it seemed like everyone wasafter flat, cold, steely greys in pursuit of a crisp,contemporary look – but things are drasticallywarming up.After a decade of ‘flat grey everything’, we’reready for something different. What we’ve come toknow as ‘character neutrals’ – paint colours that makefor a much richer interior look – are the main wall andfloor colours that are trending today. These are notthe tans and beiges of the ‘90s, nor the onedimensional greys of the ‘10s. They are neutrals withsoul. Complex variations like nude taupe, mushroomtaupe, new-age greige, terracotta and deep-smokedcoffee browns are taking their turn in the spotlight –think Resene Zorba, Resene Otter, Resene Tide, ReseneSerene and Resene Barista.However, there are also plenty of more vibrant andsaturated shades capturing our attention. Typical‘cool’ colours like blue and green have taken on red,purple and yellow undertones with coastal bluestaking on more tropical hues and minty greens makingway for celery, sage and olive. And traditionally warmcolours like reds, browns, oranges and yellows havegotten spicier and dustier with greyed undertones.ReseneMochaReseneKamikazeReseneSante FeReseneAyers RockReseneCrailReseneYuccaDusty and rustyNow that pinks have finally started to take a backseat,it’s terracotta, earthy ruddy reds and rusty browns thathave taken the reins as the hottest trending coloursaround. Hues like Resene Tuscany, Resene ChelseaGem and Resene Rebel are dominating Instagram andmagazines and can be found in every home décorstore. Combine all three to build a toasty tonal look orcombine them with a rich blue like Resene Licorice foran elegant look.Sage is all the rageLess blue and more yellow has been the way thatgreens have been going. Sage green like Resene Bitter,in particular, has been the forefront trending verdantvarietal – but it’s also brought with it a whole army ofdusty green comrades like olive, cargo and celery.Tone-on-tone earthy green bedrooms and living roomsin shades like Resene Hemlock, Resene Flax andResene Nirvana are the epitome of what’s in, especiallywhen combined with rusty browns and terracotta likeResene Mocha and Resene Kamikaze.Bitter citrusesIt can be a polarising colour to some, but the recentpopularity of orange isn’t surprising. It’s an ideal huefor adding interest to more predictable colour palettesbuilt from blues, greens and greys. Rather than a trulycitrusy version, it’s been a more bitter variety that’sbeen popping up – and it blends beautifully witheverything from sage green like Resene Yucca toterracotta like Resene Sante Fe and navy blues likeResene Dark Knight. Go for a major piece ofReseneBitterOpposite: This lounge is spiced just right with thelatest trend colours. Upper wall in Resene Dark Buff,shelf wall in Resene Korma, floor in Resene EighthDrought, coffee and side tables in Resene Twine, vasesin Resene Alpaca (tall), Resene Cobblestone (medium),Resene Gold Coast (low), bowl in Resene Cod Greyand artwork in Resene Korma and Resene Gold Coast.Above top: Dark hues are cocooning in bedroomsand living spaces, creating places to hunker downand relax in, away from busy life. Background inResene Felix with vases in (clockwise from bottomleft) Resene Ayers Rock, Resene Crail, Resene Rebeland Resene Papier Mache, lidded pots in ReseneGuardsman Red, Resene Roxy and Resene Vanquishand tray in Resene Bitter.Above bottom: Sage and olive greens bring natureindoors. Wall in Resene Peace, floor in ReseneElderflower with tiles stencilled in Resene Peace,table and chairs in Resene Elderflower with dippedlegs in Resene New Leaf, coat rack, wreath hoop andgeo vase in Resene New Leaf and tall vase andpendant lamp in Resene eFelixReseneLicoriceReseneDark KnightReseneSmoothieResenePeaceReseneNew LeafReseneVanquishResenePapier MacheReseneElderflowerReseneRoxyReseneGuardsman Red7

past meets presentThese vintage-inspired hues remind us of more relaxed and simpler times.While the palette and textures in this space may have a strong nod tonostalgia, they’ve been spun in a way that feels much more contemporarythan retro. Pale pinks and blues featured heavily in the dining rooms of the‘80s and were often combined together in a single scheme. These popularpastels of yesteryear have now been updated with muddier tones. This wallin Resene Duck Egg Blue has also been given a soft ‘80s-esque textureusing Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with Resene Rolling Stonewhile the sideboard in Resene Inside Back both coordinates and contrasts.The ‘80s revival chairs combined with furniture forms that are unquestionablycontemporary seal the look – but it’s the crisp Resene Half Orchid Whitelamp, Resene Half Villa White floor and accessories in Resene KalgoorieSands and Resene Wedgewood that make this room work.ReseneKalgoorie SandsReseneDuck Egg BlueResene HalfOrchid WhiteResene HalfVilla WhiteReseneInside Back8ReseneWedgewoodReseneRolling Stone

testpotsReseneCoastdid you know.A selection of Resene paints andaccessories can be purchased online?You can choose to click and collect or getyour order delivered. See shop.resene.com.ReseneBismarkResene TripleBlack WhiteResenePirate GoldReseneManuka Honeyfurniture in Resene Moroccan Spice or Resene AyersRock to lock down the look.Subtle spritzers of light lime greens like ReseneLemon Twist work well with a variety of other coloursfor the same reason that orange does – it adds a pointof difference – so these too have been squeezing theirway into the spotlight. Yellows, however, have eithergone golden like Resene Pirate Gold or turned towardmore safari shades like Resene Sidecar or ReseneManuka Honey – making them the ideal pairing forthe animal prints that have also been trending wildly.Above: This boho chic lounge makes use of anumber of gorgeous Resene character neutrals.Wall, shelf and skirting in Resene Black White,chequerboard painted floor in Resene BlackWhite and Resene Triple Black White, coffeetable in Resene Westar, jug vase in ReseneGumboot (top) and Resene Black White(bottom), large bowl in Resene Gumboot andResene Saltpan, geometric plant pots in ReseneSaltpan and Resene Quarter Chicago, ombreplant pot in Resene Celeste (top), Resene Terrain(middle) and Resene Cobblestone (bottom) andwoven pendant lamp in Resene Despacito.ReseneLemon TwistTruly classic bluesAbove left: Resene Wallpaper Collection KOS403picks up trending coastal blues and green bluesin its striped design. Try it with Resene Coast,Resene Bismark and pops of Resene Pirate Gold.ReseneDark KnightWhile the Pantone Colour Institute may have declaredClassic Blue to be the ‘Pantone Colour of the Year2020’ to herald our way into a new decade of design,it’s deeper, murkier blues that have taken over theinteriors landscape locally. Coastal blues like ReseneUndercurrent, Resene Bismark and Resene Coastremain popular classic options that are perfect for thehome or bach, whereas deep sapphires continue to beamong the most coveted jewel tones in our part of theworld. Look to shades like Resene Tangaroa or ReseneElephant for building a dark tonal bedroom or usethem in smaller doses on accessories or aReseneAyers RockReseneSidecarReseneBlack oReseneMoroccan tReseneQuarter Chicago9

testpotsReseneHot AugustReseneGreen Smokestatement piece of furniture to add a punch ofcontrast to define a more neutral space with stonetones like Resene Half Nomad and Resene Chino.It’s the green blues, though, that are the fastestrising in popularity, blending the best of both colours.We’re sure to see more of the likes of Resene GreenMeets Blue, Resene Thor and Resene Juniper overpreviously popular emeralds. Combine them withtrendy bitter orange like Resene Smoke Tree balancedwith softer Resene Destiny or Resene Tiara as agorgeous base for your main living space.New age greigeNew age greige – a grey-beige blend – also falls intothe category of trending character neutrals. It canshine in both cool and warm colour schemes and it’s arelaxing colour to live with. Try Resene Quarter BisonHide, Resene Half Cougar and Resene Half Truffle fortrue greiges or go for those with red or violetundertones such as Resene Swiss Coffee or ReseneDover White to add the interest that your walls, floorsand ceilings have been missing.ReseneTiaraAbove: Background in Resene Innuendo and painted accessories in(clockwise from bottom left) Resene Slate Brown, Resene DoubleWheatfield, Resene Valour, Resene Marionette, Resene Green Smoke,Resene Lemon Twist, Resene Avalanche and Resene Deluge.Left: Resene Wallpaper Collection IUM002 marries well with three populartrends: animal motifs, art deco and spicy earthy shades. Try it with accents ina ruddy red like Resene Hot August and a smoky grey olive green such asResene Tom Thumb.ReseneInnuendoResene DoubleWheatfieldReseneMarionetteReseneSlate BrownReseneValourReseneAvalancheStockistsPage 6: Sunday Armchair from Me & My Trend. Bloomsbury Cushion Cover,Twill Throw with Fringe, Fenris Rug, Moon Table Lamp, Veranda Candle andGrove Tall Marble Dish from Città. Hannah Vessel and books from FatherRabbit. Page 7: Dine Linen Napkins, Moroccan Shopper and Mesh Linen BlendTea Towel from Città. Sophie So Cool Sunhat from Good Thing. Purse, walletand sunglasses from H&M. Page 8: Radial Extendable Dining Table and TaloDinnerware from Città. Saigon Dining Chairs and Nebraska Wool Floor Rugfrom Me & My Trend. Someplace Magique Print from Father Rabbit. Booksfrom Paper Plane. Page 9: Dax 3-Seater Sofa, McMurdo Throw, FlaxmillCushions, Leblon Cushion and Tussock Cushion from Me & My Trend. JutePouf from Mocka. Page 11: Towel and cushion cover from H&M.For a complete listing of props featured in images created for this issue ofhabitat magazine, visit www.resene.com/habitat.styling Gem Adams, Laura Lynn Johnston, Annick Larkin, Melle Van Sambeekimages Bryce Carleton, Wendy FenwickFor more trend-focused tips, pick up acopy of the habitat plus – decoratingand colour trends from your local ReseneColorShop or reseller. It’s packed full ofideas for how you can incorporate today’sfashionable colours into your home. Or viewit online at www.resene.com/habitatplus.ReseneTom ThumbReseneJuniperResene QuarterBison HideReseneHalf NomadReseneDestinyReseneHalf CougarReseneChinoReseneDelugeReseneHalf TruffleReseneGreen Meets BlueReseneSmoke TreeReseneDover WhiteReseneThorReseneLemon TwistReseneSwiss Coffee11

legs in Resene New Leaf, coat rack, wreath hoop and geo vase in Resene New Leaf and tall vase and pendant lamp in Resene Smoothie. Resene Dark Knight Resene Felix Resene Ayers Rock Resene Crail Resene Sante Fe Resene Kamikaze Resene Mocha Resene Yucca Resene Flax Resene Nirvana Resene Hemlock Resene Bitter Resene Licorice