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Resene’s great wall of colour

11 Nov 2026

Installed at Auckland's largest architecture and design showroom, Residium, and on display until Friday, December 18, Resene's ‘pop-up’ activation showcases a curated range of colours and products designed to reflect the company’s 80 years of colour and innovation.

“We designed the pop-up to include a range of colours from the ever-popular Whites & Neutrals and Fashion Colours fandecks – along with one or two that may have even been inspired by the soon-to-be-released Curated Colours fandeck,” says Commercial Colour Consultant, Amy Watkins.

 
Designed and installed by Amy, the Resene pop-up included a sample of A4 coloured Drawdowns, which visitors can take home with them, as well as examples from the Resene FX and wood oils and stains collections. 

The visually arresting display comprises more than 50 A4 Drawdowns in colours from across the Fashion Colours collection, along with examples from the Resene FX range including Resene Artisan Foundation Coat, Sandtex, and Paint Effects Medium. Rounding out the display are examples from Resene’s extensive range of wood oils and stains, including the new Woodsman Natural Wood Oil stain, which as the name implies is Resene’s most natural looking exterior stain.   


Visitors to the Resene stand can take advantage of a free consultation from Resene Commercial Colour Consultant, Amy Watkins. 

Amy will be onsite for one-on-one advice and consultations every Thursday from 10am – 12pm until 18 December.

“People are welcome to turn up at any time during those hours for a free consultation. Alternatively, I'm more than happy for them to book a time on a different day and I can meet them there, but other days would require making a booking first.” 

This is not the only Resene/Residium collab happening this year. On Thursday, 3 December, Resene Colour Consultant, Hannah Lynch, will be hosting a Colour Confidence with Resene seminar at Residium. Click on the link to register. 

When she’s not providing colour consultation advice at Resene-sponsored events, Amy can be found in the Auckland office utilising her colour expertise to assist Resene's Project Services, Architectural, and Trade teams across a wide variety of projects. 

“I also collaborate with Interior Designers, assisting with paint specifications, product recommendations, colour selections, and technical advice, while keeping them informed of the latest Resene products, finishes, and innovations to support their creative vision. 

“One of the most rewarding parts of my role is when a client trusts my advice and commits to a colour scheme. A recent project, Milford Primary School, was particularly rewarding because the principal trusted my vision and embraced the introduction of colour throughout the school. We painted a rainbow across the soffits of one classroom block and incorporated an ombré effect on another. These small but impactful touches of colour have helped bring the school to life and create a more vibrant environment for students.” 


Milford Primary School recently underwent a colourful makeover using colour schemes devised by Amy. 

Wherever you’relocated, Resene has a network of Colour Consultants and Colour Specialists with whom you can book a consultation – either online, in one of the ReseneColorShops or onsite at your project, fees do apply for onsite consultations. 

To help with inspiration, Resene has assembled a collection of projects by other keen DIYers. Showcasing every room – plus exteriors – you can find free decorating ideas from real homes owned by real people in the Resene Inspiration Gallery.   

Then, whenyou’re ready to speak with a Colour Expert, you can request a consultation by clicking on the link. 

Published: 11 Nov 2026