b'neutral groundleft: In a more neutral iteration of this palettewhich only features a single pale pink accentusing multiple neutral Resene paint colours to create a paint effect on a key wall brings vital texture and interest to the space and creates an air of intimacy. Back wall painted in Resene Creme De La Creme with Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with Resene Courtyard applied on top, left pillar in Resene Courtyard and floor finished in Resene Colorwood Bask. Artwork by Damien Kurth from Sanderson Gallery, left chair and pendant lamp from Good Form, right chair, table and plant stand from Ligne Roset, vase from Smith & Caugheys, glassware from Tessuti.far left: Conversely, applying a paint effect to a smaller architectural feature within a lighter backdrop brings interest while maintaining a lighter, minimalistic vibe. Left wall and back wall painted in Resene Creme De La Creme, right pillar painted in Resene Creme De La Creme with Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with Resene Courtyard applied on top, sculpture in Resene Creme De La Creme and floor finished in Resene Colorwood Bask. Chair and lamp from Matisse, console and rug from Ligne Roset, vase from Smith & Caugheys, flowers from Urban Flowers. below right: Using a more pigmented mid-range neutral as your floor colour can add necessary grounding to airier wall colours like Resene Creme De La Creme and Resene Athena. Upper wall painted in Resene Athena, lower wall panelling in Resene Creme De La Creme and floor in Resene Courtyard. Table and lamp from Soren Liv, dog ornament from Good Form, book and candle from Smith & Caugheys, curtain from James Dunlop. below left: Many clients will opt for mid-range tones on walls when they want to add a colourComplex whites like Resene Creme De La but are hesitant of going too dark. In these spaces, keep in mind that you will need to layer inCreme have nuanced undertones that can lighter and darker accent colours to achieve adequate interest through contrast. Walls andwork with a range of accent colours, but this shelf painted in Resene Creme De La Creme, wavy plate in Resene Athena, small jug vase inhue works particularly well as a backdrop to red- Resene Courtyard, large vase in Resene Stepping Stone, sculpture painted in Resene Pioneerand green-toned accentsincluding subtly-Red and planter in Resene Rebel.coloured ones like Resene Athena and Resene Courtyard. Round plate and vase painted in Resene Creme De La Creme, scalloped plate in Resene Athena and ring vase painted in Resene Courtyard. Projects by Amber Armitage, images by Wendy Fenwick.above left: Choosing deep neutral tones to paint and stain major surfaces is a surefiredid you know?way to create cosiness. Opt for Resene SpaceCote low sheen or flat formulas for aAlong with popular accent colours, velvety effect and be cognisant of light sources, temperature and direction as well asyoull also find a selection of todays window coverings to avoid glare. Walls, trim and shelf painted in Resene Rebel, lamptop trending neutrals in the latest base, cup and saucer in Resene Athena and vases (from left to right) in Resene Creme De La Creme, Resene Courtyard and Resene Pioneer Red. Flask vase (far right) fromResene The Range fashion colours Good Form, flowers from Urban Flowers. collection. Or look to the Resene The above right: Colourwash finishes like Resene Colorwood Bask lend timber flooring a softerRange Whites & Neutrals collection for effect while still allowing the woods inherent grain to bring a touch of texture to yourhundreds of contemporary and classic design. Background finished in Resene Colorwood Bask, cup and saucer painted in Resenechoices that span from whites and off-Courtyard, teapot and scalloped plate in Resene Rebel and mug in Resene Athena. whites through to blacks and off-blacks.blackwhitemag.com 21'