Creative and beautiful colour palettes can completely refresh a home’s interior and exterior. Auckland house painting professionals can revitalise your house’s design, using all sorts of different colours to suit your preferences.
But, with so many colours and colour combinations to choose from, it can be challenging to make your final decision. Looking at popular interior and exterior painting trends can help you discover your new favourite look.
Using A Colour Wheel When Picking Your Palette
Regardless of what kind of colours you want, you should look at a colour wheel to better compare your options. Understanding different colour schemes can help you choose colours that go well together.
- Monochromatic Colours. Monochromatic schemes use different shades of the same colour. A blue monochromatic scheme could consist of bright blue, baby blue and navy blue.
- Analogous Colours. Analogous colour schemes use colours that are right next to each other on the colour wheel. An example of one of these schemes is a palette that uses pink, purple and blue.
- Complementary Colours. These colours are directly opposite on the colour wheel, such as teal and orange.
- Triadic Colours. These schemes choose three colours that are of equal distance on the colour wheel. A palette that uses orange, purple and green is a triadic colour scheme.
Remember that neutral colours like blacks, whites, greys and beiges go with any colour on the colour wheel. So, many people choose to go with neutral colours and then use a bold accent colour.
Popular Painting Trends For House Interiors
Let’s start with the inside of your home. How can you transform your cosy living spaces with paint?
Mixing Unexpected Colours. What about colours that you might not expect to be paired together? If you use them well, then unexpected colours can be very striking and beautiful together.
Unique colour pairings can speak to your individuality, setting different rooms apart or making your home feel much more distinct from others. Unexpected colours add a ‘wow factor’ to your space.
If you want to use multiple contrasting colours, consider a triadic colour scheme. You could keep this theme throughout your home by using the same colours in different shades and amounts in other rooms. Talk to your Auckland house painting professionals about using various versions of the same colour palette.
Earthy Tones. Warm, earthy tones instill a sense of tranquil nature in any room. Soothing clay colours, terracottas, sage greens and warm taupes are reminiscent of earthy, natural settings that help you stay at peace. These colours are perfect for Auckland homeowners who want to bring the outdoors in.
Consider adding decor and furniture made with natural materials like wood and stone to your interior design to improve the biophilic nature of your space. Plus, add greenery and introduce natural light with sheer window coverings.
Two-Tone Walls. You don’t have to stick to one colour per wall or surface. Two-tone walls are walls that are half one colour and half another colour, with the split usually being horizontal. You could have the split right in the centre of the wall, or you could get creative by having one section larger than the other.
Remember to consult the colour wheel for colours that go well together. Colours that contrast one another, such as black and white, can be boldly eye-catching. However, colours that are similar can still add a subtle nuance to your interior design without being too striking.
Top Exterior Painting Trends For 2025
What about your home’s exterior? The outside walls of your home can certainly add to your property’s appeal, but you also need to consider factors like paint durability and resistance to fading. Be sure you ask your Auckland house painting experts about how they’ll prepare your walls for NZ’s climate.
Bold, Modern Exterior Colours. Modern favourites include charcoal blacks, slate greys, inky blues and other contemporary colours that aren’t too bright but also aren’t too basic. Consider adding vibrant accent colours to go with the primary hues of your exterior walls.
When choosing your colours, make sure you also think about the colours of your home that you can’t change. This can include bricks, your joinery, etc. Choose a palette that goes well with colours you can’t change, otherwise the colours might clash.
Monochrome With Contrasting Colours. Monochrome palettes remain extremely popular for interior and exterior walls. Look at lovely monochrome colour schemes, but then add a twist by introducing a new colour that’s not a part of your monochrome palette.
Warm Neutrals. Neutral colours are always appealing, but warm neutrals are especially popular in 2025. Sandy colours and warm whites instill a calm sense of peace in your property.
Use a creative mix of light and dark neutrals to add to your visual interest.
Professional House Painting Services For Auckland Homes
You have a world of colours to choose from, and we at Qualified Stopping are here to help you spruce up your home like never before. We are professional painters, but we also handle GiB fixing, plastering, tiling and more.
Get in touch today on 0800 256 789 or through our contact page.
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