There’s been a rise in popularity when it comes to creating a beautiful natural finish on home interiors. Brook Calvert, a design advocate at Resene Canterbury, gives some design advice on finding the right combination for your home.

People seem to be looking for a calming and soft approach, an environment to relax and enjoy. Resene interior timber finishes from coloured washes to clear protectants are the perfect fit for this style of living.

Soft and subtle

Achieve the natural ‘just-cut timber’ look with Resene Aquaclear Natural. It can be used on timber furniture and woodwork to retain the original look of the timber while protecting the surface at the same time. If you need a little colour rejuvenation, add Resene Colorwood Enhance to Resene Aquaclear Natural for extra depth and colour. A flat finish isn’t for everyone, so Resene Aquaclear also comes in a satin, semi-gloss and gloss finish.

Washed out

Resene Colorwood Whitewash and Greywash are an effective way to achieve a minimalist Scandi look for everything from walls and ceilings to floors and furniture, while allowing the grain of the timber to show through. It’s easy to apply and suitable for keen DIYers. You can apply Resene Aquaclear over top for extra protection.

Natural enhancement

Resene Colorwood is an exciting way of treating natural timbers. It creates a coloured finish with the see-through look, and the range of colours has recently expanded with new Resene Colorwood wash options. These six new colourwash hues are inspired by hazy days at the beach and popular Resene weathered hues. From sea to sand to shore, these timber washes will bring a soothing quality to your home year-round.

Bring out the best in your flooring

Keep your timber flooring looking fresh with Resene Qristal ClearFloor waterborne urethane, a tough durable finish just for floors. Conveniently available in a single pack, it’s a project that you can do yourself. Designed for general flooring use with low to medium foot traffic. Or choose Resene Qristal ClearFloor 2K for a harder-wearing option in high traffic areas.

Hot tip from Brooke

If you need help deciding which paint colours might work well with your chosen stain finish, book a free appointment with a Resene Colour Expert who can help you find the right combination for your home.

Brooke Calvert is a design advocate at Resene Canterbury. You can visit resene.com/colourconsult to book an appointment with a Resene colour expert.