Four colours we’re loving and how to use them at home

13 May 2026

We’re back with another set of our favourite colour choices. These striking shades are sure to give you some inspiration for your next home makeover. Here’s how you can use them in your home and what to pair them with.

Resene Jet Stream

Kitchen island, rangehood and cabinetry in Resene Jet Stream, tall cabinetry in Villa White and ceiling in White. Colour selection and image by homeowner, build by Asset Building and Renovations, design by Turner Road Architecture.

What it looks like: Resene Jet Stream is a pale, almost duck egg blue green.

Where to use it: This calming shade is perfect for kitchen cabinetry, bathrooms and bedrooms.

Best friend colours: Pair Jet Stream with Half Rice Cake, Swiss Coffee and Holly:

Resene Rice Cake

Walls painted in Resene Rice Cake. Design by SemiCreative, image by Sarah Rowlands.

What it looks like:Resene Rice Cake is a crisp, clean yellow white.

Where to use it: This timeless off-white can be used in all areas of the home as a neutral base. It can be paired with any accented hue of your choice. 

Best friend colours: For a mid-century feel like this, pair Rice Cake with Miso, Chelsea Gem and Saratoga:

Resene Lemon Grass

Arched wall in Resene Lemon Grass, back wall in Triple Rice Cake, floor in Resene Colorwood Whitewash. Project by Vanessa Nouwens, image by Melanie Jenkins.

What it looks like: Resene Lemon Grass is a smoky grey green neutral.

Where to use it: This near-neutral green works well in most spaces at home, especially living rooms, kitchen cabinetry and bedrooms. It brings a sense of calm wherever it goes.    

Best friend colours: Pair Lemon Grass with Quarter Thorndon Cream, Tea and Eternity:

Resene Lone Ranger

Walls painted in Resene Lone Ranger. Rug, sideboard and chair from Ligne Roset. Southern Swimmer artwork by Joe Helmore. Project by Amber Armitage, image by Wendy Fenwick.

What it looks like: Resene Lone Ranger is an ancient warm toned rock brown.

Where to use it: Use this deep, earthy hue in reading nooks, living rooms and bedrooms for a calm, cocooning space.

Best friend colours: Pair Lone Ranger with Eighth Blanc, Half Joss and Wanaka:

Published: 13 May 2026