Right now in interiors I'm noticing, and loving, the use of slightly dirty pastels. By that I mean, soft earthy shades as opposed to the ice cream pastels you might find in a child's room. In particular I'm kind of obsessed with soft sage green. I find it soft enough to be pretty, but not overly feminine. It looks beautiful with white and brass, dusky pinks, creams and soft mustards. Or amp it up with the addition of deeper shades of green, teals and blue.

I'm waiting for just the right room to use this colour in. If you want to have a go, here are a few colours to try - Resene Robin Egg Blue or Half Robin Egg Blue, Resene Bel Air, or Dulux Ngataringa Bay.