Many people find white a restful colour to be surrounded by. But depending on your lighting, stark white may end up feeling jarring. Resene Black White – as the name suggests – has some black pigment mixed into it, which makes it a much softer option than a true white. Wall, shelf and skirting in Resene Black White, chequerboard painted floor in Resene Black White and Resene Triple Black White, coffee table in Resene Westar, jug vase in Resene Gumboot (top) and Resene Black White (bottom), large bowl in Resene Gumboot and Resene Saltpan, geometric pot plants in Resene Saltpan and Resene Quarter Chicago, ombre pot plant in Resene Celeste (top), Resene Terrain (middle) and Resene Cobblestone (bottom) and woven pendant lamp in Resene Despacito. Sofa, cushions and throw from Me & My Trend, jute pouf from Mocka.

A Nordic blue green, Resene Juniper is a shade that falls firmly in the category of hues that evoke a sense of serenity. Used on this bedroom’s walls, it pairs perfectly with the timber floor finished in Resene Colorwood Mid Greywash, a headboard in Resene Dover White, a bench in Resene Balderdash and a pendant lamp in Resene Double Sea Fog with a ‘gold leaf effect’ created using Resene Rose Gold metallic paint. The bedside table and woven basket (housing the large plant) are painted Resene Double Sea Fog, the vases are painted Resene Balderdash (left) and Resene Double Sea Fog (right) and the small ombre plant pot is in Resene Celeste (top), Resene Terrain (middle) and Resene Cobblestone (bottom). Cushions and rug from Me & My Trend, throw from Kip & Co, Woven Basket Tote and framed print from Kmart.

The space has a contemporary vibe, yet the colours and textures add just enough of an earthy edge to keep us grounded and reminded of nature. When it comes to earthy greens, take a two-tone approach for added interest. Start with Resene Bud on the back wall and Resene Siam on the side wall and add deeper vegetative greens, like Resene Paddock and Resene Jurassic, to enrich the tonal appeal of the room. Burnt terracotta is a natural accent partner to greens, seen here on the large plant pot, which is painted in Resene Mai Tai, and the wall art basket in Resene Rusty Nail. It’s further picked up within the timber tones of the table. A floor in Resene Cargo, a light olive blend that’s neither green nor brown, makes for a neutral base that doesn’t compete for attention. Dining table from Freedom Furniture, artwork from Endemic World.

Tongue-and-groove timber walls in Resene Armadillo, timber flooring stained in Resene Colorwood Natural, a chair in Resene Zeus, a bedside table in Resene Triple Tapa and a vase in Resene Karaka. For a bit of art therapy, paint a pot in Resene Go Ben and add your own freehand designs in Resene Cargo and Resene Beachcomber. Bedding and rug from Citta, lamp from Paper Plane Store.

Try grey blues, steeped whites, and sunset pinks together with accents in black for a contemporary wellness-adjacent look. Wall in Resene Duck Egg Blue with Resene FX Paint Effects tinted in Resene Rolling Stone, grooved floor in Resene Half Villa White, sideboard in Resene Inside Back, peg stool in Resene Sante Fe. Artwork from Father Rabbit, lamp from Paper Plane Store.