Olive and let live
While greens, in general, have been coming back in a big way, olive green is the perfect middle ground, lending its warming character to this stylish living space from Resene.
As a colour that features prominently in nature, light olive green can be a great hue both inside and out. Darker colours have been trending for quite some time now, and they will continue to trend beyond 2021. So going for a deeper version, such as Resene Waiouru, is ideal in a lounge setting to create a serene, cosy space that’s also very on trend. It’s a colour that’s deep enough that it brings a sense of intimacy without dominating the things around it.
For an interesting twist, break up the uniform green by creating a diagonal batten wall. Paint your battens in Resene Gravel in order for the lattice-like structure to bring in visual interest and give your room another tactile element. Get the look by carefully measuring the height and width of your wall, then cutting your battens into two groups (long battens and short battens) to meet your requirements. You will want each square to measure 46 cm by 46 cm. Paint the battens in your desired colour and, once dry, adhere the long battens to your wall at a 45-degree angle. Follow with the shorter battens. You could also paint your battens in a lighter colour, like Resene Parchment or Resene Flax, to lift the batten design out of the wall.
Charcoal and gravel greys are popular deep hues and can be used in almost any room, be it your bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, dining room or lounge. While they can be amazing options as main colours in a room, for a look that’s dripping in drama, charcoal and gravel grey also work wonderfully as accent colours. They pair perfectly with olive green and other shades of grey, adding visual interest and depth to a space. Bring them in by painting your cabinetry, lamp stand or side table, or by layering in soft grey furnishings, like cushions.
Lighten your space by then incorporating a cream or taupe sofa and white picture frames, and by painting your floor in Resene Quarter Spanish White. As finishing touches, consider also adding vases, linen pillows and accessories similar in colour to Resene Clover, Resene Dingley, Resene Solitaire, Resene Gravel, Resene Biscotti, Resene Thistle and Resene Highland. These varying accents will round off your look and create a sense of balance amongst the room’s many elements. Plus, they’re wonderfully khaki-friendly.
Background in Resene Quarter Spanish White with A4 drawdown swatches in Resene Black, Resene Waiouru and Resene Highland, coaster in Resene Solitaire, small vases in Resene Clover (centre) and Resene Gravel (top).
