The Colour of Success

Annabel Berry Creative Co was thrilled to receive the Commercial Exterior Award for the Totara Store project at the Resene Total Colour Awards for 2026.

The awards held in Auckland brought together projects from across New Zealand and Australia that celebrated colour. Generally acknowledged as the benchmark for excellence in colour use, the Resene Total Colour Awards once again confirmed how colour can transform and uplift the fabric of our towns and cities.

Judges said of the Totara Store project - 'vertical stripes impart a real presence while reinforcing the verticality of the building’s form. The application of colour is precise, visually guiding visitors to the point of entry and creating a clear, welcoming threshold. The palette is handled with sophistication, enticing in its softness yet striking in a way that creates a memorable arrival experience. The final, thoughtful touch comes through the choice of colour for the front door, echoing the tones of the neighbouring tree, a subtle nod to the building’s landscape.'

Annabel thanked her clients on the night and the tradespeople that completed the job to such a high standard 'without the quality local tradespeople this concept would not have come to life like it did. It is down to their precision that the design shown like it did.'

Receiving her sixth Resene Colour Award reflects Annabel's commitment to innovative design and her ability to create memorable spaces that help businesses differentiate themselves.