b'testpotsS pring is usually the season for new beginnings, but the renewal cycle has already kicked into gear in the design world. The pandemic brought prolonged disruption and, after some time back to normal, many of us are hitting the reset button. Workforce indicators show more of us are exploring flexible working arrangements or rethinking our careers, with many making career shifts into other industries. The latest Resene colours and wallpapers reflect this desire to foster a sense of wellbeing, balance and harmony in our homes.Greener pasturesAs the world heals from its pandemic wounds, biophilic patterns and nature-inspired hues, such as green, brown and terracotta, are two of the leading design trends. Its no secret that being in nature is good for our mental health, but the pandemic has put its beneficial effects under the microscope. A longitudinal study bytheDepartmentofBehaviouralScienceandHealthat UniversityCollegeLondonmeasuredtheimpactofgoing outdoors on peoples wellbeing. Researchers surveyed 35,301 people during lockdown periods and confirmed what many of us know anecdotallythose who spent longer outdoors showed decreases in depressive and anxiety symptoms and increased life satisfaction. Green is the colour most associated with the outdoors and has been a trending colour in architecture, design and fashion for the past few years. During this time of significant change, its not surprising that the greens this season are even more luscious and full of life. On-trend greens have moved away from greyed- Reseneout sages and eucalyptus hues towards vegetative greens suchRice Cakeas Resene Bitter and Resene Scrub and vibrant sea and emerald press greenslikeReseneWelcome,ReseneDeepTealandReseneAbove: This three-tiered square design inReseneForest Green.on-trend sandy hues works painted on a Homeowners are using green tones on the interiors andfeature wall or as a headboard. LargeQuarter Pavlovaexteriors of their homes. This is because green adds life to asquare in Resene Papier Mache, medium space; bringing nature inside can often bring a sense of calmsquare in Resene Putty, small square in Resene Bullwhip, floor in Resene Rice and serenity, says Resene Colour Consultant Amy Watkins. Resenereset to As the trend has progressed, we are seeing growing use ofCake, console table in Resene Sandbar,Sandbarbobble vase in Resene Bullwhip and DIY warmer greens like olives and forest tones as they bring comfortartwork and other vases in Resene to a space. Using a deep lush green like Resene Welcome on allQuarter Pavlova, Resene Papier Mache the walls of a bathroom is a style statement, creating moodinessand Resene Bullwhip. Reseneand a sense of luxury that makes for a restful setting. Opposite: Make flora and fauna jump offPutty The Resene Wallpaper Collection is also teeming with newthe wall by cutting out leaves and growth, with many vibrant botanical and animal designs, suchanimals from Resene Wallpaper as Resene Wallpaper Collection 37990-3, ideal for bringing lifeCollection 37990-3 and pasting themReseneliving rooms, bedrooms and even bathrooms and powderover the edge of the pattern. Wall inPapier Macherooms (read more on page 65). Resene Bitter, floor in Resene Moon Mist, bedside table in Resene Hemlock, book in Resene Thorndon Cream and lamp Designers and homeowners embrace ReseneReseneResenebase in Resene Aspiring and Resene Bud,Resenewith additional wallpaper wrappedBullwhipfeel-good hues, spawning an age of colour. Thorndon Cream Aspiring Bitter around the lampshade. Duvet from Bed ReseneReseneResene Moon Mist Bud Deep Teal Bath & Beyond, cushion cover and throw ReseneReseneResenefrom H&M Home, other cushions fromResene Forest Green Scrub Welcome Freedom, Home Republic and Adairs. Hemlock6 7'