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Walls in Resene Wax Flower, floor in Pizza. Rug, table and chair from Obery, sofa from Soren Liv.
Four colours we’re loving right now
Bring some colour into your life – and some life into your home!
If you’re considering moving beyond white and want to experiment with bolder hues, now’s a great time to get painting. Dipping your toes into the colour pool can feel a little daunting at first, but you don’t have to dive all the way in. Start with just one room.
Bedrooms and bathrooms are a great place to begin as they are a little more tucked away than main living areas. And starting with one room also gives you the chance to practice your painting and DIY skills like prepping walls, taping edges, cutting in and rolling.
Here’s four colours we’re absolutely loving right now, along with some tips on prepping for the perfect finish.
Hampton
Wall painted in Resene Hampton.
What it looks like: Resene Hampton is a light, true cream, sitting on the edge of a buttery yellow.
Where to use it: This warm and inviting hue works well in dining spaces and bedrooms, ready to welcome you like a warm hug. It also provides a hint of sunshine even on those rainy days and in the cooler months.
Best friend colours: Pair Hampton with charming off-whites like Half Rice Cake, deeper golden-yellows like Noosa, and warm timber stains like Resene Colorwood Oregon:
Bud
Walls painted in Resene Bud, floor stained in Resene Colorwood Bask. Shelf from Mocka, weave basket from Soren Liv.
What it looks like: Resene Bud is a green like new spring growth, soft and natural.
Where to use it: This tranquil green will work in most areas of your home. In bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas, it brings a calm touch of nature indoors. It will also work on kitchen cabinetry or as a subtle statement front door.
Best friend colours: Pair Bud with classic whites like Merino on ceilings, gentle Colorwood stains like Bask on flooring and furniture, and if you’re looking for a dark accent, the deep inky Bastille will offer a sophisticated addition to your scheme:
Wax Flower
Walls in Resene Wax Flower, floor in Pizza. Rug, table and chair from Obery, sofa from Soren Liv.
What it looks like: Resene Wax Flower is a luscious apricot rose.
Where to use it: This hue adds warmth to spaces that feel cold or contain less natural light. It’s a homely, inviting addition to living rooms, bedrooms and nurseries.
Best friend colours: As seen in this space, Wax Flower pairs well with bold yellows like Pizza which bring out its warmer side. You can also pair it with toasty reds like Avant Garde, dark greens like Scrub, and rich Colorwood stains like Matai:
Delta Blue
Walls in Resene Delta Blue, floor, ceiling and pillar in Alabaster. Rug from Designer Rugs, chair from Ligne Roset.
What it looks like: Resene Delta Blue is a unique, vibrant blue with hints of violet and summer sky.
Where to use it: Consider using this hue as a feature in your home, whether that’s as a feature wall, statement front door, trims or on furniture. Being a more pigmented colour, Delta Blue will bounce blue tones around your room, so you’re likely to notice it in any surrounding whites or lighter tones.
Best friend colours: Pair Delta Blue with the crisp Half Black White, timeless Quarter Perfect Taupe, and contemporary charcoal, Baltic Sea:
Where to start
If you’re a beginner when it comes to home DIY, then Resene has all the tips and advice you need to get the best finish. Have a read through How to paint a room: Planning and prep, which covers everything from testing out paints to calculating how much paint you need and what tools and finishes to use where.
Once you’ve got your prep down, follow Resene’s Expert advice on painting a room to perfection.
Projects by Amber Armitage, images by Melanie Jenkins.
Published: 11 Nov 2026
Do you have a home full of wonderful Resene paint and colour? Send us some snaps by emailing editor@habitatbyresene.co.nz.
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Resene Half Rice Cake
Resene Half Black White
Resene Quarter Perfect Taupe
the look
If you're stuck on what
colour to use or need colour
advice, try out the Resene
Ask a Colour Expert service.
