b'Resene Double Sea FogFor those building new or undertaking a full update of their home exterior, blacks and near blacks such as Resene All Black, Resene Foundry and Resene Element are the paint colours of choice to get a contemporary look on their walls and fences.The popularity of light greys and deeper whitesespecially in double or triple strengthsis also holding strong. While neutral colours are trending warmer overall, the shift is moving faster indoors than it is outdoors and homeowners and designers still have a strong preference for painting their exteriors in greyed off tones such as Resene Double Merino, Resene Triple White Pointer and Resene Double Sea Fog.Those looking for more colour but not full-on blacks are choosing weathered blue greys and grey blues, such as Resene Dusted Blue and Resene Neutral Bay. These continue to be top choices, as are greyed greens with warmer undertones, such as Resene Siam and Resene Flax, which better coordinate with natural surroundings than bluer greens do.ReseneReseneResene Dusted Blue Neutral Bay FlaxLeft: Choose a warmer green for exterior cladding if you want your home to blend exteriors better with its natural surroundings. Weatherboards in Resene Lumbersider tinted inspired to Resene Siam, trims and balustrade in Resene Double Sea Fog and steps in Resene Gravel. Design by SGA (Strachan Group Architects), image by Simon Devitt.Resene top tip SiamExposure to UV light causes timber to lose its colour and grey, so always protect any outdoor timber cladding on your home with an exterior wood stain or paint to help protect your investment and keep your home looking beautiful. Avoid using a clear finish direct onto exterior timber as it wont provide enough protection against the suns harsh rays.34|'