Pigment NZ

03/08/2026

Choosing paint colour isn’t just about finding a colour you like.

When I’m working on a home, I’m looking at how the light behaves, the undertones within exisiting materials, the way spaces connect and the overall feeling the clients want to create.

It’s the relationship between these elements that determine whether a scheme feels cohesive or slightly off.

It’s the part of the process clients don’t always see but it’s very much where the thinking happens.

Save this for when you’re ready to start choosing colours.



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All other images. Spaces recently captured by Amie White.

28/07/2026

Frame your whole room by painting your skirting boards, door frames and doors in a deeper colour.

Traditionally trims are kept the same as the walls or white for a stronger contrast but a neutral wall with a brighter hue can look really striking. Or go the other way with an organic neutral trim for an earthy, grounded feel.

It’s a perfect approach if you’ve moved into a home and don’t want a full repaint but a freshen up that makes the space feel like yours. And if you’ve got paint left over from another room, this is a great way to use it intentionally.



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All other images via Pinterest

24/06/2026

3 days, 450 exhibitors across 8 design districts in a city that generates style effortlessly.

What I didn’t expect was how much work colour was doing.

Over on the Pigment blog, what I saw, what stopped me and what it means for the homes we live in here.

28/05/2026

The funny thing about being a colour specialist is that clients get in touch when things feel hardest. Mid-renovation, when decisions are stacking up, when nothing is quite landing.

By the time it all comes together, they’ve moved on. Which means this is usually what I’m working with.

Every now and then I’d love to see the after. So if your project is finished and looking as you hoped, tag us a photo 📸

20/05/2026

Saturday morning. Grey Lynn. Eight people around a table, each with a project that isn’t quite resolved.

Two hours later, every one of them leaves knowing exactly what to do next.

That’s what the Colour Direction Workshop looks like in practice. Not a presentation - a working session. Your samples on the table and I’m there to help you make the call.

2 spaces available. $165. DM if you’d like to join.

19/05/2026

18/05/2026

Interior doors are almost always painted white. It’s the safe decision when you’ve reached decision 123569 in a renovation.

But a door is a frame, a punctuation mark between spaces. Paint it the wall colour and it disappears. Paint it with intention and it becomes part of the architecture.

A dark door in a light room. A colour pulled from the room beyond. Saturated and high contrast. One decision, significant results.



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30/04/2026

Most people don’t need more inspiration.
They need help making decisions.

I see it all the time, plans are done, materials are selected, Pinterest boards are full but the colour direction still isn’t landing.

So, I’m running a small group Colour Direction Workshop.

It’s not a lecture, it’s a working session. You’ll bring your project and I help you move it forward.

If you’ve got plans, materials or a shortlist of colours but can’t quite pull it all together, this is exactly what it’s for.

2 hours
$165 per person
Central Auckland venue

Spaces are limited to 8 people

Book your place via link in bio

28/04/2026

Free paint advice can be genuinely helpful and for some projects it’s exactly the right place to start.

But when a home has tricky light, fixed finishes, multiple spaces or renovation stages the decision becomes bigger than one paint colour.

If your project is straightforward, free advice may be enough.

If it’s more layered, independent guidance takes a whole home view.

Not sure which fits your home? Send a DM and we can talk it through.

22/04/2026

Choosing colour usually gets easier when you stop judging it on the paint swatch alone.

If choosing paint colours for your home is starting to feel harder the more options you collect, it may be time to step back and assess the room itself.

Our at home colour checklist:

1. Surfaces
Check the fixed finishes that make up the space. Flooring, cabinetry, benchtops, tiles, all influence how a paint colour reads.

2. Light
Look at what the room does across the day. Morning light, afternoon light and artificial light can all change how a colour feels.

3. Flow
Think about what sits beside or beyond. A colour rarely stands alone, so it helps to see how it connects with adjoining spaces.

4. Use & Feeling
Consider when do you spend the most time in the space and how do you want to feel when you’re in there. Calm, energised, relaxed, this matters as much as the colour.

An example: A chalky white that feels calm in the paint store can take on a pink tone when it’s next to warm flooring, coloured cabinetry and strong northern light.

You don’t need more inspiration, usually you need a clearer way to narrow the options.

Save this for when you start testing paint colours and if you need a little more help send us a message.



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