From habitat highlights - issue 43, my favourite colours
Jayne Kiely on the Resene colours that have her heart.
Real estate agent and Location Location Location NZ presenter Jayne Kiely knows a thing or two about creating homes with lasting appeal. We asked Jayne to share her favourite Resene paint colours and to give us insight to how colour affects a home's appeal.
Which paint colours inspire you?
I naturally lean towards timeless, classic tones. I’m not a fan of cool whites, I prefer a bit of warmth – think caramel and latte hues. I’ve used colours like Resene Tea and Resene Napa for years at previous homes for their calming and versatile aesthetic. The rich, cocooning shade of Resene Mondo is another favourite and our feature fireplace is painted in Resene Gravel.
Why do you like using Resene paint in your home?
I think it’s because Resene is a brand that has been around for generations and it’s a trusted choice. Professional painters that we use seem to prefer using Resene paint.
Do you invite accent colour into your home?
Absolutely, but we bring in colour and sculpture through art and furniture. Our walls act as a gallery to showcase art. One standout piece is a large abstract in our kitchen – the movement in the work is incredible.
Are you drawn to certain wood shades?
We’ve experimented with a spectrum of wood tones over the years. We’ve had dark, chocolate-hued floors which can be harder to maintain with kids and pets and we’ve tried light, whitewashed finishes too. Right now I’m loving warm oak floors. Oak is the perfect neutral being warm, inviting and adaptable to any style.
Jayne's statement fireplace is painted in Resene Gravel.
Jayne's neutral walls are a canvas for her many artworks.
Can you recall a time when colour helped to sell a property?
In one of my previous homes we used Resene Tapa, a stony olive hue, on an exterior. At the time it was something no one had really done before. It helped make the home stand out and it looked beautiful en masse. It became a real talking point and I think it helped people fall in love with that home.
Tell us about your kitchen…
I genuinely love being home and our kitchen is one of my happy places. We have a stunning porcelain benchtop with white and bronze veining that extends across the benchtop, splashback and scullery. It’s quite bougie but brings so much elegance to the space.
When it comes to location, do you think interiors should reflect their surroundings?
Definitely. I believe homes should connect to their environment. Coastal homes look amazing with sandy hues and tactile finishes like driftwood accents or grooved ply walls. We have ply at our Whangamata-property. In urban settings, I’m loving high-stud ceilings with exposed beams or brick features. It’s about honouring the structure of the home.
What colours are you seeing in homes on the market?
There’s more colour creeping back in! New builds are still largely painted safe whites, but I get excited when I walk into a home with personality. It might be a bold painted feature wall, a textured finish or beautiful wallpaper. I’m seeing more creativity and it’s refreshing to see it beyond just the powder room.
Colours mentioned in this article
Images: BeautyEQ
Artwork: Ray Haydon sculpture over fireplace, commissioned art
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