A great transformation at your place is easy with Dulux Colours of New Zealand. Create a whole new look in your living room with this guide. Colour featured: Dulux Lake Camp.
Popular living room colour schemes
Blue can create a tranquil and calming atmosphere in your home. Darker tones of blue bring a moody sophisticated feeling to your room. In lighter shades, blue can help a room feel larger. Here are some popular blue schemes from the Dulux Colours of New Zealand® range, including colours for your trims.
Order sample pots and swatchesShopping list
Everything you need to get the job done!
Drop sheet
Selley's Sugar Soap
Paint stirrer
Painter's tape
High-quality synthetic paint brush
Medium nap synthetic roller (10-18mm)
Roller tray
Extension pole
Complete your living room project in three easy steps
Step 1: Preparation
Cover floors and furniture with drop sheets
Clean, fill and sand where required
Mask trims, windows and door frames
Step 2: Prime
Using Dulux 1Step® Prep, cut in edges with a high-quality synthetic brush
Using a 10-18mm nap roller, finish the rest of the walls
Only one coat of Dulux 1Step® Prep is required
Step 3: Topcoat
Choose your colour – we love Dulux Wash&Wear® in Lake Camp
Choose your sheen level – we recommend low sheen, our most popular finish
Using Dulux Wash&Wear® in your chosen sheen and colour, cut in edges with a high-quality synthetic brush
Using a 10–18mm nap roller, finish the remainder of the walls
Leave to dry and then repeat for the second coat
Great Transformations Project guide
Transform your bathroom, living room or bedroom with our Great Transformations Project Guide.
Explore our palettes
Explore more Great Transformation projects
Transform your bathroom
Create a new look in your bathroom in three easy steps over two days with Dulux 1Step® Prep, Dulux Wash&Wear® +PLUS Kitchen & Bathroom and Dulux Ceiling White.
Transform your bedroom for $175*
Create the perfect bedroom sanctuary for $175* in two easy steps over two days with Dulux Wash&Wear®. *Based on retail pricing Jan 2023.
How to make the most out of your paint and accessories
How to keep your paint fresh
If you’re completing your painting project over a few days keep your paint fresh by simply putting the lid back on your tin and store in a cool, dry area.
Re-use your acccessories
Save your accessories for next time! Simply give them a good clean. If you’ve used water-based paint you can clean your brushes in a bucket of water to remove most of the paint, ready for use next time. Note: for solvent-based paint, the recommended solvent is required.
Paint Calculator
We're here to help you figure out how much paint you need for your project. No matter how big or small the job, we've got you covered.
Customer Service
Our expert support team can help with everything from choosing colour, what product is the most appropriate for your job or troubleshooting when something hasn’t gone your way.
Disclaimer
*The $300 spend is based on generic products required for most projects. Based on your specific project needs you may need slightly different paint and accessories, contact Dulux Help & Advice for more information. Assuming the living room is approximately 6x6m and is a re-paint job requiring two coats using Dulux 1Step® Prep 4L and Dulux Wash&Wear® Low Sheen Vivid White™ 4L. Based on RRP as of January 2023 advertised on retailer website. Prices may vary between retailers. To ensure the best accuracy, test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux Sample Pots and A4 Colour Swatches.