This lesson took me 10 years to learn this but I’ll teach it to you in under 1 minute:

The most powerful design decisions are the ones that feel invisible.

At Village Green Daycare, the first thing you notice isn’t the recycled plastic. It’s the calm. The softness. The way the colours pull you back to te taiao.

That wasn’t a coincidence.

Jade Hurst, the designer and owner of the space, chose natural, neutral tones for a reason—it was important to connect tamariki to nature.

Kids deserve grounding. A sense of peace. A space that supports their wairua and their learning. That’s the real value of good colour.

And when you combine it with durability—like Cleanstone panels made from 100% recycled soft plastics—it’s a win for both the user and the environment.

Colour matters and it always has for designers.

So—what's your favourite colour combo?

Drop your thoughts in the comments whānau!