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In this bedroom, Resene Eighth Canterbury Clay, a warming neutral, is painted on the walls while Resene Eighth Joss covers the floor. These two hues offer the perfect base for other colours and textures to be layered on top to really dive into that friluftsliv-feel. Large pot in Resene Quarter Bison Hide and bedhead in Resene Eighth Joss. Bedlinen, lampshade, rug, cushions and purse from Mood Store. Project by Melle Van Sambeek, image by Bryce Carleton.

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Bring a beach vibe into your bach with Resene Wallpaper Collection ONB102686000, the perfect pattern to complement your rustic and natural décor.

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The pattern in Resene Wallpaper Collection M29601 adds texture and depth to this living space while the colour gives off a tranquil and serene feel. Weathered blues, like Resene Nepal, are popular for interior rooms like this adding to the soothing feel of the space.

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This calming colour palette is set off with minimalistic furnishings that blend seamlessly with the walls. The walls are painted in Resene Half Joanna (bottom) and Resene Quarter Alabaster (top). Sideboard in Resene Half Truffle, lamp in Resene Mondo on the base and Resene Half Pravda on the shade, footstool in Resene Half Pravda, plant pot in Resene Quarter Alabaster and vase in Resene Pravda. Chair from French Country, cushion from Collect Living, rug from The Ivy House. Project by Kate Alexander, image by Bryce Carleton.

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Bring the healing tones of greens and blues into your home with this beach-inspired palette. Upper section of wall painted in Resene Linen, dado rail in Resene Atomic, lower wall in Resene Dusted Blue, skirting in Resene Half Inside Back, floorboards in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy, smallest vase in Resene Flax, twin bulb vase in Resene Half Pohutukawa, ribbed vase in Resene Seaweed, wall hooks in Resene Atomic, bench seat in Resene Double Pavlova and blanket box in Resene Rivergum. Rug from Nest-direct.com. Project by Moneuan Ryan, image by Bryce Carleton.

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Resene Wallpaper Collection DGN102247169 is bright and cheerful, the perfect pop for a summer break away.

Breathe new life into your bach with these stylish paint and wallpaper ideas

Ah, the quintessential bach and holiday home over summer. If yours is looking a little dated, then these quick Resene paint and wallpaper ideas will give your space the spruce up it needs just in time to host the family this season.

The easy, breezy tropical beauty of the Pacific entices us all with the natural ease and relaxing tones of the outdoor environment. Many of us will be familiar with the yearning for beaches and landscapes while abroad, leaving us with feelings of nostalgia for the sweet, simple summers we’ve grown up with. Whether it be days spent exploring the mountain grasses or the blue waters of beaches, ice blocks by the beach or hiking to a backcountry, we’ve all got a story to tell about our summertime connection to the land.

From gentle blues to timeless neutrals and classic bach colours, we’ve put together six ideas to get you inspired.

Bring a beach vibe into your bach with Resene Wallpaper Collection ONB102686000, the perfect pattern to complement your rustic and natural décor.

Kick back with a coastal feel. With its gentle blue tone and subtle pattern, this design oozes relaxation on a summer’s day. Use this on all walls, or as a feature wall paired with classic whites like Resene Sea Fog and Resene Merino, or the gentlest of blues like Resene Half Halcyon and Resene Breathless. For the ultimate beachy feel, pair with wooden furniture or flooring finished in Resene Colorwood Whitewash or Resene Colorwood Driftwood.

If you’ve got a small living and dining space, create a focal point like this feature wallpaper strip, which works to split up the space and give the illusion of two rooms instead of one. The vertical pattern also makes the room look larger and draws the eye up. To ground the space, and emit a ‘sand and sea’ palette, add warmth through natural materials like wooden furniture and flooring finished in Resene Colorwood wood stain, rugs and artwork. Take shades from within the wallpaper to use on surrounding walls and create a cohesive look. Try colours like Resene Paris White, Resene Loblolly and Resene Breeze.

Baches often exude a serene and calming ambiance from the moment you enter, creating a vibe that appears effortless. You can infuse the same tranquillity into your holiday home by maintaining a fresh and minimalist décor. Consider incorporating natural fabrics such as cottons and linens, along with warm wood tones, to add texture. Introduce touches of bamboo or rattan and reclaimed wood in furniture to impart a rustic and natural feel and harmonise with any modern elements in the room. Achieving the ideal mixed material look is key to capturing the laid-back atmosphere reminiscent of a coastal bach.

To complement your space, opt for soothing and soft paint hues. Allow your furniture and soft furnishings to take centre stage. Experiment with placing white or wooden furniture against walls painted in subtly warmer tones like Resene Quarter Tea, Resene Half Truffle or Resene Parchment.

This sense of nostalgia for childhood summers and the uplifting, optimistic energy that these memories conjure can be captured in our baches and holiday homes with colours drawing on those special times. Our versions of the perfect summer, past and yet to come, can be evoked and the colours of these sunny memories and dreams captured. Start with colours that remind you of those coastal and country locations. Think gentle colours with plenty of personality, such as Resene Escape, a dreamy cerulean blue, Resene Pumice, a quiet-natured stone green, and Resene Sand, a warm biscuit beige.

The boho style is a delightful mix of textures and colours to create perfectly undone – but totally done – space. This style is perfect for a bach or holiday home where minimal effort is required and you can turn up to a relaxed but stylish space, ready to spend the summer. Layered natural textures in the rattan rug, jute pendant and toetoe add visual interest and depth. If you want to go further with natural textures, you could also bring in raw wood finishes, dried flowers or clay ornaments – the different grains and materials will add that little bit of extra character and will look great all year round.

Try other warm and sandy shades like Resene Perfect Taupe, Resene Tea and Resene Bone. These look great with light colourwash wood stains on flooring and furniture in shades like Resene Colorwood Light Greywash and Resene Colorwood Bask.

Resene Wallpaper Collection DGN102247169 is bright and cheerful, the perfect pop for a summer break away.

Mint green and rich reds are some of the true classic bach shades. Bring a bit of nostalgia back with a feature wall in these bubbly colours. This Resene wallpaper design would look great in a bedroom, bathroom or living room alongside classic whites like Resene Quarter Thorndon Cream and Resene Half White Pointer.

If you’ve recently decorated your bach or home, we’d love to see the result and hear about your colour choices! Email us some pictures to [email protected].

For more paint and wallpaper advice visit your local Resene ColorShop or Ask a Paint Expert online.

Published: 20 Dec 2023

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Resene Sea Fog

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Resene Half Halcyon

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Resene Breathless

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Resene Paris White

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Resene Loblolly

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Resene Breeze

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Resene Half Joanna

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Resene Quarter Alabaster

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Resene Half Truffle

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Resene Mondo

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Resene Pravda

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Resene Half Pravda

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Resene Quarter Tea

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Resene Linen

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Resene Atomic

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Resene Dusted Blue

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Resene Half Inside Back

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Resene Flax

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Resene Half Pohutukawa

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Resene Rivergum

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Resene Escape

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Resene Pumice

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Resene Sand

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Resene Eighth Canterbury Clay

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Resene Eighth Joss

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Resene Quarter Bison Hide

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Resene Perfect Taupe

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Resene Tea

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Resene Bone

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Resene Quarter Thorndon Cream

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Resene Half White Pointer

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Resene Merino

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Resene Half Halcyon

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Resene Breathless

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Resene Paris White

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Resene Loblolly

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Resene Breeze

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Resene Half Joanna

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Resene Quarter Alabaster

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Resene Half Truffle

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Resene Mondo

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Resene Pravda

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Resene Half Pravda

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Resene Quarter Tea

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Resene Parchment

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Resene Linen

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Resene Atomic

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Resene Dusted Blue

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Resene Half Inside Back

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Resene Flax

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Resene Half Pohutukawa

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Resene Double Pavlova

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Resene Rivergum

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Resene Escape

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Resene Pumice

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Resene Sand

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Resene Eighth Canterbury Clay

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Resene Eighth Joss

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Resene Quarter Bison Hide

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Resene Perfect Taupe

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Resene Tea

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Resene Bone

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Resene Quarter Thorndon Cream

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