WHICH HUE FOR YOU?

Here, Alex Fulton sets the stage for the mid-century style Craftbuilt chair with a backdrop of Resene Double Concrete and artwork textured with Resene SRG Grit while accessories in Resene Kamikaze and Resene Burnt Crimson provide a playful contrast. 

Grey is often considered a cold colour, but by adding warmer tones, it creates a comforting and sophisticated space. A room’s colour can be emphasised, and a space modernised, with the addition of a custom textured artwork in the same colour. Combining texture with paint and painting onto a canvas in a random way works to great effect. The grey colour is Resene Double Concrete, and I added Resene SRG Grit for the texture. A selection of shaped vases helps move your eye around the space and adds interest. Modern shapes bring a sense of design wow-factor. Seasonal not-so-traditional blooms increase the architectural form of the zone. This beautifully patterned cushion ties in the colours of the space. Scatter cushions are an easy addition. Also, the substrate from a chair or sofa often ties together the room’s design and colour elements. The subtle design of the cushion softens the block colours of the wall and vases. 

The tonal story of the grey walls, the canvas, and the rug is the perfect backdrop to the colours of the other items in this room. Think of it as a theatre background, making the accessories the central characters in the play. We have set the stage for colour, pattern, and texture.