b'stayingontopofthecurrentpaintcolour trends is far easier than being up to speed on thelatestTikTokdancecrazes.Mostofthe time,changestopaintcolourtrendsoccur as subtle, incremental twists that build slowly andsteadilyuntiltheyeventuallyevolveinto hues that are markedly different. These more noticeable changes often take upwards of 18 months before they really become apparent.Onereasonitcanfeellikecolourtrend changes are occurring more rapidly is because, duringthatsame18-monthtimeframe,youll havewitnessedthereleaseofthreetosix seasonsofnewfashioncollectionreleases.In this context, we not only mean the fashion we wear on our bodies but also the release of new furniture, textile and dcor collections and other things like new tech or vehicles which also rely on driving sales through newness and novelty. While Subtly nuanced andcoloursthatarepopularinfashiondoindeed trickle down into paint colour trends, not every vibrant hues dominatesingle hue you see on the rack or runway from the colour forecast forone season to the next will leave a lasting mark.the foreseeable future. There are, however, occasions when more significantshiftsinpaintcolourtrendstake T hese days, the world can be a noisy place.place. And in times like these, a larger change is often a direct reflection of a societal shift. No matter where you look, theres a newArecentexamplewouldbetheeffectthat advertisement,brandorsocialmediatheCovid-19pandemichadoncolourand influencerclamouringforyourattention.design trends. When we were forced to spend Ourbrainsarebeingpummeledwithmoremore time at home, we inevitably re-evaluated information than ever before, and the task ofwhat was lacking in the look and function of trying to distil from that what the most relevantour living spaces. Many of us were also tasked colour and design trends are for you and yourwithworkingfromhome clients might feel next to impossible. Luckily,for the first time in our ReseneCarpe Noctemleft: When used alone, a misty lilac like Resene Petal brings a dreamy sense of serenity. But in combination with todays red-hot trending reds, this delicateResenepastel becomes an unexpected yet sophisticated option for bringing balanceComfortablyReseneto bolder hero hues like Resene Amped when grounded with dependable bluesNumb Ampedlike Resene Carpe Noctem and Resene Comfortably Numb. Left wall painted in Resene Petal, right wall and chess piece in Resene Amped, back wall (through doorway) in Resene Comfortably Numb and floor in Resene Carpe Noctem. Sofa and Resenerug from Ligne Roset, side table from Woodwrights, mirror and chair from Dessein Parke. Petal4 blackwhitemag.com'