A patchwork of cheerful colour sets the scene for creativity to unfold for young and old alike.
In association with Resene.
When it comes to family spaces, quiet corners often hold the most magic. Here, a tucked-away creative nook is brought alive with a patchwork of bold hues, where colour and imagination meet to shape a space all its own.
The back wall in Resene Tenor introduces a soft, neutral-adjacent depth, providing a calm backdrop for the gabled ceiling, split playfully into two personalities using Resene Deep Teal and Resene Grenadier. On the walls, the sunny yellow of Resene Funk sits opposite the breezy blue of Resene Island Time, making for a cheerful contrast that energises the space, without overwhelming it.
A desk in creamy Resene Solitaire offers a place for drawing, learning or daydreaming, grounded by the understated Resene Credence underfoot. Together, these colours form a lively composition that celebrates creativity, family connection and the joyful mess of making and playing.
Stylist’s tip
Place contrasting shades side by side for maximum effect, and keep the floors neutral.
PAINTED ITEMS Back wall in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Tenor; left wall in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Funk; left ceiling in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Deep Teal; right ceiling in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Grenadier; right wall in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Island Time; floor in Resene Walk-on tinted to Resene Credence; desk in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Solitaire, resene.co.nz/colorshops. DÉCOR ITEMS Oku bin, $110, cittadesign.com. Tokyo stool by OMK 1965, $825, goodform.co.nz. Platform stool, $525, cittadesign.com. Fold round shelf 200, $85, madeoftomorrow.co.nz. Pinch vase, $125, cittadesign.com. Anglepoise Type 75 mini Paul Smith lamp, $860, cittadesign.com. Three monthly planner, $19, and 2026 A5 weekly diary, $55, madeoftomorrow.co.nz. Clipen pen, $7, kiosk-store.com. Vitra recycled plastic toolbox, $79; Copo stacking mug, $35, cittadesign.com. Vintage tall Papillon vacuum jug by Furio Minuti for Guzzini, $125, kiosk-store.com. Flowers from isadia.co.nz. Artworks by Elliot.
THE PALETTE, FROM TOP
Resene Deep Teal, Resene Grenadier, Resene Funk, Resene Island Time, Resene Solitaire, Resene Tenor, Resene Credence.
Styling Juliette Wanty
Photography Melanie Jenkins