DIVING INTO TOTAL DRAMA Opting for a deep paint colour can be just the thing you need to take a boring space from drab to dramatic. Are you brave enough to take the plunge?

• Published date: 06 July 2022
• Publication title: Stratford Press

Dark colours for interior spaces may seem daunting, but with a bit of Resene know-how it is incredibly easy to incorporate dark shades into almost any decor. If nervous, stylist Annick Larkin suggests trying a dark palette in a small room first, such as a powder room, laundry, entryway or office. “You can soften the impact by contrasting dark wall colours such as Resene Bunting, Resene Coffee Bean or Resene Baltic Sea by balancing them out with liberal amounts of a lighter neutral. I paint out everything, window frames, cornices, skirting boards and ceilings so that furnishings magically stand out and add that wow factor to the room that you’re after,” says Larkin

“Even if you are not ready for full-on dark walls, you can always experiment with black cabinetry, dark interior doors and accents to add drama and dimension to your space.”

One of the richest, most neutral blacks in the Resene palette is Resene Nero. This deep, bold hue is void of any undertones and pairs beautifully with nearly every shade. It is a...