Are you in a styling colour rut? New Zealand seems to have this love affair with beige (or grey). The more I shop to style my house with colourful, eclectic pieces, the more I am let down. It's hard to find anything colourful for your home at an accessible price. Sofas, rugs, TV cabinets - an overload of beige. Unless you can fork out large amounts of money for custom-made furniture, it’s really hard to achieve a colourful vibe in your home. Most people are opting instead for Scandinavian neutrals that have become so of the moment; there’s something to be said for making a statement, whether your tastes skew toward the minimalist or you consider yourself more of a traditionalist. With a little bit of elbow grease and imagination, you can create the most amazing space with colour. When splashed on walls, accented through accessories, or used to cover furnishings, vibrant hues infuse a space with cheerful energy, invigorating the senses, and prompting creativity with just one look. Here are some rooms I am lusting after and the colours you can use to create these ideas in your home. By Louise Hilsz
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Get the look sage green and pink
Resene Amulet paint and Resene Petite Orchid available from Resene ColorShops. Early Settler Irvine ottoman, $799. Missoni Pasadena cushion, $424.
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Get the look citrus
Resene Billy T paint available from Resene Colorshops. Versace Home Tresors De La Mer cushion, $564. Coco Republic Roosevelt coffee table, $2895. Iittala Taike plate, $80.
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Get the look teal green and pink
Resene Paradise paint available from Resene ColorShops. Marcello&Co Cleo Chair, $999. Gucci Velvet fusion, $2175. Resene Wall Covering Collection 538939 available from Resene ColorShops.
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Get the look orange sunset
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Get the look ocean blue
Resene Primetime paint available from Resene ColorShops. Stack Furniture Tango 3 Seat sofa, $4745. Republic Home Lynette cushion, $150. ECC Tom Dixon Beat Black floor lamp, $2775.
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Get the look moody pink
