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The new must-have colours for winter will keep you feeling snug this season and beyond
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Most of us will update our wardrobes for winter, with suitable clothes in the latest colours, so why not apply the same principle to our homes, too? All it takes is a lick of paint and your room can be changed dramatically, plus updating your home for the season will breathe new life into your space. And the good news is, this can be done both quickly and cheaply – it doesn’t have to cost the earth to make a big difference.
Colour experts Resene know all about this, with a range of professional paints that are ideal for seasonal updates and something to suit everyone. Whether you’re after a dark, moody look for your bedroom, a warm, vibrant living space or something totally different, read for all the inspiration you need for chilly days, along with plenty of advice and the latest looks.
We’ve got the lowdown on the new paint colours set to come your way, to ensure your home is extra snug this season.
Colour experts Resene know all about this, with a range of professional paints that are ideal for seasonal updates and something to suit everyone. Whether you’re after a dark, moody look for your bedroom, a warm, vibrant living space or something totally different, read for all the inspiration you need for chilly days, along with plenty of advice and the latest looks.
We’ve got the lowdown on the new paint colours set to come your way, to ensure your home is extra snug this season.
1. Give Your Bedroom a Refresh
Bedrooms are our sanctuary and they’re also a great space to experiment and be a little braver. Dark paint is very much on trend and helps add extra depth but if you’re unsure about all your bedroom walls going dark, try painting just the lower half instead. You’ll still get to enjoy the beautifully inky hue while keeping the rest of the walls light as a contrast.
Don’t forget the woodwork either – painted window frames, doors, furniture or wall panelling can change the look of a room dramatically, especially if you paint them in a dark colour.
This season’s colours: team dark inky blue with washed greys and dark ocean hues for a moody yet tranquil scheme. Add a pop of mustard yellow and teal to really make it pop.
Must-have accessory: slubby linen bed sheets to keep the look relaxed and natural.
Bedrooms are our sanctuary and they’re also a great space to experiment and be a little braver. Dark paint is very much on trend and helps add extra depth but if you’re unsure about all your bedroom walls going dark, try painting just the lower half instead. You’ll still get to enjoy the beautifully inky hue while keeping the rest of the walls light as a contrast.
Don’t forget the woodwork either – painted window frames, doors, furniture or wall panelling can change the look of a room dramatically, especially if you paint them in a dark colour.
This season’s colours: team dark inky blue with washed greys and dark ocean hues for a moody yet tranquil scheme. Add a pop of mustard yellow and teal to really make it pop.
Must-have accessory: slubby linen bed sheets to keep the look relaxed and natural.
2. Bring Your Living Room Back to Life
Dreary winter weather often means rooms can appear dark and dull, so why not go for some sizzling, sun-baked shades for your main living areas to liven them up instead?
Not only do they make the perfect backdrop to tribal and geometric-style pattern, but these vibrant shades will also help lift your scheme even on the dreariest of days.
Try painting right up to your ceiling for a more intimate feel, and if you have cornicing or a picture rail then paint those, too.
This season’s colours: opt for burnt orange, terracotta, and rust shades with the occasional pop of pink and some chocolate brown to ground the look.
Must-have accessory: a tribal-or boho-inspired wall hanging to spice things up and break up the block of colour on the walls.
Dreary winter weather often means rooms can appear dark and dull, so why not go for some sizzling, sun-baked shades for your main living areas to liven them up instead?
Not only do they make the perfect backdrop to tribal and geometric-style pattern, but these vibrant shades will also help lift your scheme even on the dreariest of days.
Try painting right up to your ceiling for a more intimate feel, and if you have cornicing or a picture rail then paint those, too.
This season’s colours: opt for burnt orange, terracotta, and rust shades with the occasional pop of pink and some chocolate brown to ground the look.
Must-have accessory: a tribal-or boho-inspired wall hanging to spice things up and break up the block of colour on the walls.
3. Give Your Hallway a Helping Hand
It’s the first room that guests see as they enter our homes and it’s usually the smallest and darkest, too. Keep it feeling nice and bright with light-coloured walls and colourful storage solutions.
The good thing about neutral shades is that they’re easy to paint over should you decide to give it another facelift further down the line.
This season’s colours: no need for boring white or grey – new neutrals for 2019 include alabaster and putty shades. Add pops of royal blue and mustard yellow for a vibrant touch.
Must-have accessory: oversized wall hooks to hang scarves, bags and winter coats – why not paint them for added pops of colour?
It’s the first room that guests see as they enter our homes and it’s usually the smallest and darkest, too. Keep it feeling nice and bright with light-coloured walls and colourful storage solutions.
The good thing about neutral shades is that they’re easy to paint over should you decide to give it another facelift further down the line.
This season’s colours: no need for boring white or grey – new neutrals for 2019 include alabaster and putty shades. Add pops of royal blue and mustard yellow for a vibrant touch.
Must-have accessory: oversized wall hooks to hang scarves, bags and winter coats – why not paint them for added pops of colour?
4. Show Your Snug Some Love
It may not be your main living space, but this small area is perfect for curling up with a good book and should be shown some attention, too.
The idea behind this look is to make the space feel cocooned – a sanctuary away from life’s daily stresses where you can escape to – so be brave and try painting your entire room in a dark shade.
This season’s colours: Use dark, stormy grey, charcoal and black to create an enveloping environment that you won’t want to leave. Add a few pops of nude or blush pink as an accent, such as the armchair here, which along with the dark woods and a few metallic accents, creates a sophisticated look.
Must-have accessory: a textured rug and soft throw to keep things cosy and homely.
Your turn: What paint shade would you choose for winter? Tell us in the comments.
More: Find out more about the latest Resene colours here.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
It may not be your main living space, but this small area is perfect for curling up with a good book and should be shown some attention, too.
The idea behind this look is to make the space feel cocooned – a sanctuary away from life’s daily stresses where you can escape to – so be brave and try painting your entire room in a dark shade.
This season’s colours: Use dark, stormy grey, charcoal and black to create an enveloping environment that you won’t want to leave. Add a few pops of nude or blush pink as an accent, such as the armchair here, which along with the dark woods and a few metallic accents, creates a sophisticated look.
Must-have accessory: a textured rug and soft throw to keep things cosy and homely.
Your turn: What paint shade would you choose for winter? Tell us in the comments.
More: Find out more about the latest Resene colours here.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
It’s amazing the difference a coat of paint can make.
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It’s amazing the difference a coat of paint can make.
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