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Wallpaper with light green tones brightens bedroom space

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Make your bedroom a tranquil space with a mural like Resene Wallpaper Collection ONB102726002. Keep the palette light and bright by teaming it with walls in Resene Alabaster and flooring in Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Wallpaper with pastel colours offers a scenic view inside the home

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Escape with a wall mural like Resene Wallpaper Collection IF2-006 and transport yourself to a quiet hilltop for some much needed meditation, relaxation or you time.

Bathroom wallpaper transports you to lush tropical location

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Bring nature indoors with a forest motif like Resene Wallpaper Collection IFSH3-037.

Light blue tones in reading corner will leave you feeling mellow

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In this mellow reading corner, the back wall (left) is painted in Resene Hermitage, with main wall and shelves in Resene Inside Back. The floor is painted in Resene Half Duck Egg Blue, stool in Resene Cinder, plant pots in Resene Duck Egg Blue and Resene Cinder, DIY artwork created with Resene EzyFill and painted in Resene Blanc, vases in Resene Mocha, Resene Half Duck Egg Blue, Resene Duck Egg Blue, Resene Innocence and Resene Blanc and mug in Resene Mocha. Lamp from Citta, chair from Nood. Project by Laura Lynn Johnston, image by Bryce Carleton.

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In this unified outdoor space, the wall is painted in Resene Triple Merino, deck in Resene Woodsman Tiri, ombre screen in (from top to bottom) Resene Ebb, Resene Soothe, Resene Paper Doll, Resene Coral Tree and Resene Merlot, plant pots in (from large to small) Resene Ebb, Resene Alabaster and Resene Paper Doll, pendant lampshade in Resene Alabaster and tray in Resene Ebb. Project by Kate Alexander, image by Bryce Carleton.

Embrace serenity: Creating a blue zone home

In a world that often feels fast-paced and chaotic, creating spaces within our homes that foster serenity and promote well-being has become increasingly important. Inspired by the concept of ‘Blue Zones’ – regions around the world where people live longer, healthier and happier lives – we explore how you can infuse your home with tranquillity using Resene paints, wallpapers and wood stains.

Serene bedrooms

Start your journey to a blue zone home by transforming your bedroom into a peaceful sanctuary. Opt for soft, soothing shades of blue such as Resene Breathless or a fine flaxen linen like Resene Half Tapa to evoke a sense of calmness or try a serene mural like Resene Wallpaper Collection ONB102726002 with mountains and nature. Pair these hues with natural materials like timber or bamboo for a harmonious balance. Consider adding accents of white or cream to enhance the feeling of spaciousness and purity, such as Resene Double Rice Cake and Resene Double Villa White. Your bedroom is where you begin and end your day, so make sure it is a place you feel happy, calm and relaxed in.

Mindful spaces

Escape with a wall mural like Resene Wallpaper Collection IF2-006 and transport yourself to a quiet hilltop for some much needed meditation, relaxation or you time.

If you’re looking for a unique and tranquil design, the Resene Infinity 2 Wallpaper Collection might have just what you’re looking for. With endless nature inspired patterns and forest motifs, you can create your ideal mindful space to escape the busy world. Enhance the ambiance with dimmable lighting and scented candles to create a serene atmosphere conducive to deep relaxation and reflection. Whether your space is designed for yoga, meditation or just to sit and gaze out the window, try to keep things minimal with simple furniture and gentle tones like Resene Midwinter Mist, Resene French Grey and Resene Celeste.

Refreshing bathrooms

Bring nature indoors with a forest motif like Resene Wallpaper Collection IFSH3-037.

Transform your bathroom into a spa-like oasis where you can rejuvenate both body and mind. Taking time for yourself is important when it comes to wellbeing and mental health, and nature is one of the things that can bring us peace and calmness in this busy world. Resene Wallpaper Collection IFSH3-037 elevates this otherwise plain bathroom to new heights of serenity, making you feel like you’re bathing under a canopy of trees in a restful forest.

This design speaks for itself and is best paired with classic neutrals like Resene Double Black White, Resene Quarter Merino, Resene Seashell or Resene Poured Milk.

Relaxing reading nooks

Reading can be a significant aspect of a blue zone lifestyle for many reasons, such as mental stimulation, stress reduction, enhanced empathy and understanding, better sleep and lifelong learning. Why not create your own cosy reading corner where you can unwind and escape into the pages of your favourite book or a hot cup of tea?

It’s important to create a space that you love and that invites you in. Whether that’s a corner flooded with natural light adorned with plush cushions and throws or a dim lit space with warm glowing lamps and candles – make it your own. Try soft, gentle shades like Resene Carefree and Resene Emerge or dark, cocooning shades like Resene Bastille and Resene Triple Dune.

Tranquil outdoor retreats

Extend the concept of a blue zone beyond the confines of your home by creating a serene outdoor space. Use Resene Woodsman wood stains to enhance the natural beauty of wooden decks, fences and furniture. Choose hues like Resene Woodsman Heartwood or Resene Woodsman Crowshead to complement the surrounding greenery and create a cohesive outdoor oasis. Add comfortable seating, cosy throws, soft lighting and lush greenery to encourage relaxation and connection with nature.

Top tip: If you’re using a dark colour on your exterior use the Resene CoolColour version of the colour to reduce heat stress and damage. A Resene CoolColour reflects more of the sun’s damaging UV rays than the standard version of the colour and will help keep your paint and stain looking good. Check with Resene ColorShop staff if a CoolColour is right for your project.

It’s not hard to create a blue zone environment at home that promotes well-being and health. With a bit of carefully thought out design, Resene wallpaper and colours, you can embrace serenity and transform your home into a sanctuary where you can thrive and find balance in today's hectic world.

Published: 17 Apr 2024

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Resene Alabaster

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Resene Double Rice Cake

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Resene Breathless

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Resene Half Tapa

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Resene Double Villa White

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Resene Midwinter Mist

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Resene French Grey

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Resene Celeste

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Resene Double Black White

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Resene Quarter Merino

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Resene Seashell

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Resene Poured Milk

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Resene Hermitage

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Resene Inside Back

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Resene Half Duck Egg Blue

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Resene Cinder

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Resene Duck Egg Blue

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Resene Mocha

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Resene Innocence

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Resene Blanc

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Resene Carefree

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Resene Bastille

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Resene Triple Dune

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Resene Triple Merino

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Resene Ebb

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Resene Soothe

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Resene Paper Doll

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Resene Coral Tree

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Resene Merlot

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Resene Alabaster

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Resene Double Rice Cake

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Resene Breathless

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Resene Half Tapa

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Resene Double Villa White

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Resene Midwinter Mist

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Resene French Grey

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Resene Celeste

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Resene Double Black White

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Resene Quarter Merino

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Resene Seashell

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Resene Poured Milk

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Resene Hermitage

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Resene Inside Back

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Resene Half Duck Egg Blue

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Resene Cinder

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Resene Duck Egg Blue

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Resene Mocha

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Resene Innocence

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Resene Blanc

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Resene Carefree

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Resene Bastille

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Resene Triple Dune

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Resene Triple Merino

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Resene Ebb

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Resene Soothe

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Resene Paper Doll

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Resene Coral Tree

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Resene Merlot

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Embrace serenity: Creating a blue zone home

Serene bedrooms

Mindful spaces

Refreshing bathrooms

Relaxing reading nooks

Tranquil outdoor retreats

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