Art Direction — Amber Armitage
Photography — Melanie Jenkins
Texture has moved beyond plasterwork and into the paint finish itself. Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Sisal creates calm, grounding base coats, that can be layered with Resene FX Paint Effects, and tinted with Resene Double Sisal to achieve a subtle tone that shifts gently with the light. The result is nuanced and atmospheric, introducing a hand-worked quality without heaviness. Subtle movement across the surface gives the walls dimension, allowing colour to feel enveloping rather than flat.
This layered approach reflects a broader seasonal shift toward warmth and tactility. By working within one colour family and building depth through technique, Resene’s finishes create interest without visual noise. Add a floor painted in Resene Walk-On or Resene Bianca which anchors the space with quiet durability, while a ceiling in Resene Half Sisal lifts and softens the overall composition.
The effect is a study in how texture can add warmth yet still be quietly restrained. Instead of relying on overt pattern, the design draws its character from surface and light. As interiors transition into autumn, these tonal, textural applications demonstrate how paint alone can transform a room into something richer, warmer and resolutely a place to feel at home.
Walls are painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Sisal with Resene FX Paint Effects tinted to Resene Double Sisal over the top. Floor is painted in Resene Walk-On in Resene Bianca and ceiling in Resene Half Sisal.
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