The latest colour trends from local show homes

28 Sep 2023

If you’re stuck for interior design inspiration or are not sure what colour to paint your walls, these sophisticated show homes from Jennian Homes show us the latest colour trends in new designs – you might even want to go visit them for yourself. Brimming with personality and style, these homes feature Resene paint at its finest. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new build or just looking for ways to spruce up your own home, here’s some on-trend colour ideas to spark your interest.   

Pelorus Avenue, Parklands, Napier

This bedroom is both refreshing and tranquil. The icy silver edged grey of Resene Half Grey Chateau on the walls creates a cooling atmosphere in the summer months, and a cosy retreat in the winter. Paired with cosy linens and plush cushions, this room is an elegant an charming space. The ceiling and trims are painted in Resene Quarter Iron, a cool luminous white that complements the wall colour.

The blue shades continue through this home into the upstairs living room through artwork and accented décor and furniture. The side of the staircase leading downstairs is painted in a dark seaside blue, Resene Coast, an elegant and versatile shade for all seasons. The walls, ceiling and trims are painted in the cool and timeless Resene Quarter Iron.

In the kitchen and dining area, Resene Quarter Iron is used again on the walls, ceiling and trims. This cool shade is made warmer here as the wooden features and floor reflect the sunlight around the space, and the inviting table and chairs make this space a comfortable and welcoming place to entertain.  

The wood, steel and dark shades in the kitchen create a chic, modern-industrial feel and work to separate the kitchen from the rest of the open-plan space. Use Resene Colorwood Natural on wood for a natural look to show the beauty of the grain. For a darker shade on your kitchen cabinetry and island, use Resene Colorwood Pitch Black.  

Finstock Way, Rolleston, Christchurch

In this neutral home, dark features work to create a contemporary and classy look. The feature wall and shelf painted in a dark earthy stone shade, Resene Element, draws your eye up showcasing the stunning high ceiling. The use of dark and light colours in this home create a timeless feel and allow you to add your own touch through décor and pops of colour if you wish. The walls and trims are painted in Resene Merino, a versatile and charming off-white, and ceiling in Resene Quarter Merino for a cohesive look throughout the home.

The angles of this home exterior are striking, and what gives this home even more street appeal is the choice of colour. The white Rockcote wall, in Resene Quarter Foggy Grey, accentuates the angles and brings them into focus, while the darker shade of Resene Fuscous Grey creates a stunning contrast. This home proves that you don’t have to paint your exterior in one colour to get a cohesive look. The whites and greys seamlessly blend from the outside in.

The dark features continue through this home into the WC where a deep, masculine green, Resene Warrior, is used on the walls. This dark colour helps make the most of this small space. As a complementary shade, Resene Merino is used on trims and doors.

For more information about these and other show homes, visit www.jennian.co.nz.

Published: 28 Sep 2023