The trend to declutter our lives has an echo in décor, where shades associated with minimalism – such as creams, beiges and whites – have come to the fore in interior colour palettes. This dining room is an excellent example of what can be done with carefully layered graduating neutral tones.

The trick is to make sure your layers all have a similar, warm base tone so they build on each other. Resene Half Spanish White walls allow the earthy tones of the accessories to pop. The sideboard is painted in Resene Eighth Stonewashed, the chairs in Resene Napa, the neo-classical plant stand in Resene Artisan and the plant pot in Resene Half Spanish White. Textured elements such as the rug, dried foliage and wall hanging add further depth. The timber floor is finished in Resene Colorwood Whitewash to complement the natural look and feel of the rest of the space.

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