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Living room painted in Resene Botticelli and Resene Black White

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This delightful living room is adorned with a gorgeous blue, Resene Botticelli, creating a calm atmosphere and surrounding charming furniture and décor. The ceiling is painted in Resene Black White. Design by Carlene Duffy of Cedar and Suede, image by Mindi Cooke.

Living room painted in Resene Black and Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream

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In this cosy living room, the fireplace is painted in Resene Black, echoing the black exposed beams, and contrasting against the dreamy walls painted in Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream. The ceiling and trims are painted in Resene Alabaster. Design by Olivia Ellis of Ellis Design Studio, image by Someday Photography.

Living room painted in Resene Bianca and featuring a timber ceiling

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Inside this cosy living room, Resene Bianca brightens the walls and creates a stunning contrast against the timber ceiling and trims finished in Resene Qristal Clear polyurethane. Design and images by homeowners Jeanette and Glen and Kate Alexander of Places & Graces.

Living room painted in Resene Innocence, Resene Woodsmoke and Resene Bastille

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This bold yet cosy living room is painted in Resene Innocence with sliding doors in Resene Woodsmoke and ceiling in Resene Bastille. Design by Kirsty Fletcher, Giles Lawson and Brenton Weisert of The Rexroth Mannasmann Collective, build by Forsyth Build, image by Christine Francis.

Living room painted in Resene Albescent White and Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream

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Resene Albescent White painted on these living room walls helps to accentuate the modern design and stunning curves of the home, while Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream on the ceiling and traditional features highlights the heritage elements. Design by Jess Driver and Thomas Ward of I Am Developer, image by Taylor Wilson.

Our top living room picks to keep you cosy this season

As the chill of winter rolls in, there’s nothing quite like retreating to a snug, stylish living room that wraps you up in comfort. Whether you're curling up with a cuppa, bingeing your latest show or hosting friends for wine and board games, your living space sets the tone. To help you create a haven that feels both homely and high impact, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite living room looks. Each one is bursting with inspiration, mood-boosting Resene colour and clever styling.

Cool and clean

With soft blue Resene Botticelli painted panelling and a mix of modern and retro touches, this is a space that’s equal parts calm and character. The wall lights add a soft, ambient glow, while the comfy seating makes this an ideal room to sink into. Bonus points for the vintage-style armchair that brings a burst of pattern.

To recreate this look, try blues like Resene Moby or Resene Nepal paired with crisp whites on the ceiling and trims painted in Resene Half Black White or Resene Sea Fog.

Top tip: If you’re painting panelling, use a low sheen finish like Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen to highlight texture without glare.

Monochrome with warmth

A striking contrast between crisp white walls and bold black ceiling beams gives this living room a charming, classic feel – almost like a quaint English country pub. The brick fireplace painted in Resene Black anchors the space and makes it feel grounded, while the soft neutral furniture keeps things light and cosy. This look is proof that monochrome doesn’t have to feel cold, it’s all about adding texture and warmth.

For a similar feel, try whites like Resene Quarter Rice Cake or Resene Half White Pointer painted on walls, paired with accented beams or furniture in Resene Charcoal or Resene Colorwood Pitch Black wood stain.

Top tip: Try a matte or chalky finish on black or darker accents, like Resene SpaceCote Flat, to soften the contrast and create a more lived-in, heritage feel.

Rustic comfort

This is the kind of room you want to be snowed in with. From the timber ceiling to the roaring wood burner, it’s all about natural textures and relaxed living. Earthy tones and eclectic styling bring personality, while the mix of soft cushions and cosy throws invites you to kick your shoes off and stay a while. This homey vibe suits open-plan spaces or baches where comfort is key.

Turn your living room into a rustic retreat like this with warm whites – Resene Half Spanish White or Resene Quarter Blanc – paired with wood stains like Resene Colorwood Natural or Resene Colorwood Oregon.

Top tip: For a durable, clear finish that lets the beauty of your timber shine through, apply Resene Qristal Clear polyurethane over stained or bare wood. Always sand lightly between coats to ensure a smooth, even finish, and make sure the previous layer is fully dry before recoating. For interior furniture and joinery, apply Resene Qristal Clear polyurethane in a satin or gloss finish depending on your desired sheen level.

Moody and modern

A bold use of greyed blue and charcoal tones makes this room a total standout. The low-slung velvet couch adds a luxe factor, while built-in shelving keeps things functional. With tasteful lighting and plenty of clean lines, this space is confident, modern and a little bit dramatic – in the best way. It's a great reminder that dark colours can be incredibly cocooning when layered well.

If you’re thinking of going bold, try popular shades like Resene Coast, Resene Indian Ink, Resene Cinder and Resene Jaguar.

Softly sculpted

This space nails the minimalist-but-not-boring brief. Curved furniture and a soft, sandy palette make everything feel soothing and chic. The blush-toned chairs add a bit of playfulness, while the mix of textures – boucle, wool and timber – keep things interesting. It's a great layout for entertaining, especially with that statement fireplace dividing the zones.

For soft whites and neutrals, choose warm undertones to avoid a space feeling too stark while using a lighter strength of the same colour on the ceiling and trims. Try Resene Double Merino on walls with Resene Quarter Merino on your ceiling and trims, or slightly more delicious tones like Resene Half Biscotti with Resene Eighth Biscotti.

A well-designed living room can turn the colder months into something to savour. With the right mix of texture, colour and warmth, and a few clever Resene touches, these spaces prove that winter style is all about creating comfort with character.

For more paint and colour advice visit your local Resene ColorShop or Ask a Resene Colour Expert free online. Make sure to follow habitat by Resene on Instagram for more fresh and exciting inspiration.

Published: 19 Jun 2025

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Resene Botticelli

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Resene Black White

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Resene Moby

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Resene Nepal

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Resene Half Black White

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Resene Sea Fog

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Resene Black

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Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream

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Resene Alabaster

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Resene Quarter Rice Cake

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Resene Half White Pointer

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Resene Charcoal

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Resene Bianca

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Resene Half Spanish White

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Resene Quarter Blanc

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Resene Innocence

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Resene Woodsmoke

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Resene Bastille

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Resene Coast

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Resene Indian Ink

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Resene Cinder

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Resene Jaguar

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Resene Albescent White

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Resene Double Merino

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Resene Quarter Merino

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Resene Half Biscotti

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Resene Botticelli

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Resene Black White

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Resene Moby

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Resene Nepal

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Resene Half Black White

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Resene Sea Fog

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Resene Black

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Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream

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Resene Alabaster

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Resene Quarter Rice Cake

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Resene Half White Pointer

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Resene Charcoal

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Resene Bianca

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Resene Half Spanish White

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Resene Quarter Blanc

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Resene Innocence

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Resene Woodsmoke

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Resene Bastille

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Resene Coast

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Resene Indian Ink

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Resene Cinder

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Resene Jaguar

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Resene Albescent White

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Resene Double Merino

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Resene Quarter Merino

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Resene Half Biscotti

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Our top living room picks to keep you cosy this season

Cool and clean

Monochrome with warmth

Rustic comfort

Moody and modern

Softly sculpted

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