An unexpected mix of colours can complement each other, and invites a relaxed approach to styling.
In association with Resene.
Forget the ‘rules’: this is a space where surprising colour pairings bring warmth, personality and a sense of ease to everyday living. The result is a welcoming backdrop that’s as practical as it is playful.
We’ve chosen the soft blush of Resene Soul Searcher as a base for the walls, paired with classic white-painted floorboards in Resene White Pointer. It’s a pink interior, but not as you know it — disrupted (in the best possible way) by the chartreuse-y zing of Resene Tarzan on a feature headboard and grounded by the deep, calming green of Resene Forty Six on the bed base.
The overall effect is layered and confident, with a distinctly light-hearted edge. It’s a look that invites variation, from merlot-toned furnishings to vibrant pops of life. When you open the door to more colour, things tend to fall into place.
Stylist’s tip
An easy way to compare combinations is to order A4 drawdowns of paint colours from the Resene website. It’s a practical approach to see how different shades look together in your space.
THE PALETTE, FROM TOP Resene Soul Searcher, Resene Tarzan, Resene Forty Six, Resene White Pointer.
PAINTED ITEMS Walls in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Soul Searcher; headboard in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Tarzan; bed base in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Forty Six; floor in Resene Walk-on tinted to Resene White Pointer, resene.co.nz/colorshops. DÉCOR ITEMS Blooming flower quilt by Studio Ford, $995, handcraftedmodern.co. Pietro bedside, $1452, sorenliv.com. Shade outdoor rug by Nanimarquina, $6600, cultdesign.co.nz. Viola wall light by Soho Home, $750, designcentralnz.co.nz. Untitled ver. 12 sculpture by Shiho Hayashi (on bedside), from $850, publicrecord.nz. Small red cherry donut bowl by Elise McLauchlan (on bedside), $120, handcraftedmodern.co. Canister by Namika Nakai (on headboard), $540, publicrecord.nz. Narrow-necked vase by Scott Brough, $190, handcraftedmodern.co. Catalina (Crab) artwork by Bonco (above bed), $2000, foenandergalleries.co.nz. Caret MF1 lamp by &tradition, $465, cultdesign.co.nz. Tarantino linen fabric in Rosewater (used as curtain), $115/m, marthas.co.nz. Fat dining chair by Tom Dixon, from $2260, ecc.co.nz. Teramo tall wide chest by Ercol, $3595, goodform.co.nz. Organic lexicon vase by Dryburgh pottery, $207, handcraftedmodern.co. Flowers, isadia.co.nz. Tea bowl by Namika Nakai, $1000, publicrecord.nz. Venus vase by Dryburgh pottery (green vase on opening page), $380, handcraftedmodern.co. Peppers House artwork by Jess Swney, $1000, twentysix.co.nz. Hour Briar floor mirror by Snelling Studio, $4500, snellingstudio.com. Books, stylists’ own.
Styling Juliette Wanty
Photography Melanie Jenkins