Natural and vibrant
If you need some inspiration for your summer project, Resene is here to help with a look at some of the biggest colour and design trends for 2023.
Natural connection
Incorporating nature into the built environment – whether in the form of sunlight and fresh ventilation, decorating with plants and organic materials or painting your space in earth-inspired hues – can improve comfort, reduce stress and potentially contribute to improved health indicators. This principle is known as biophilic design.
Biophilic design makes ample use of materials like exposed wood to create a warm, natural aesthetic that supports a home’s healing objectives. This wall in earthy Resene Copyrite complements the natural tones of the floor in Resene Colorwood Whitewash, lampshade in Resene Quarter Blanc, side table and accessories in Resene Sugar Loaf, Resene Alpaca, Resene Half Rickshaw, Resene Castle Rock, Resene Tuscany, Resene Chelsea Gem and Resene Raptor.
Textural elements
An extension of biophilic design, but rather than colour, it’s the texture of natural materials that defines this tactile trend. While you won’t want to fill your slow-down space with too many wildly different colours or décor that shouts for attention, it’s still important to create interest – and the best way to do that is with contrast.
While bringing in colours in sharply contrasting values is one way to break things up, mixing in a few items that have different textures is a gentler option. Choose natural textures, like dried florals, woven linens and handmade pottery, to contrast with your smooth painted surfaces. In this textural bedroom the walls in Resene Half Halcyon and floor, lamp base and vase in Resene Scotch Mist provide a soothing backdrop to the layers of textural elements in the space.
Going for bold
All-white spaces may have once been thought of as the epitome of contemporary design. It turns out that living in an environment that’s too sterile and devoid of colour doesn’t do your mental health any favours. As a remedy to boring walls, spaces with bold and graphic painted elements are increasing in popularity.
Painting faux floor tiles and DIY graphic art pieces are cost-effective ways to achieve a stylish bold look. This wall is in the luscious shade of Resene Savour, with contrasting floor in Resene Meringue, stencilled design and console table in Resene Black Sand, with vases in Resene Scoria and Resene Savour and DIY artwork in Resene Meringue and Resene All Black.
