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Family living and contemporary architectural styling need not be mutually exclusive, especially if long-lasting surface finishes are chosen

A view of the dining area featuring glass ceiling, interior design, living room, real estate, room, gray, brown — A view of the dining area featuring glass table, blac chairs, PPG wall paint finish

A view of this hallway featuring tiled floor, flooring, furniture, interior design, gray

A view of this bedroom featuring carpet flooring, bedroom, ceiling, hotel, interior design, real estate, room, suite, window, window covering, window treatment, brown

A view of this living area featuring carpet ceiling, interior design, living room, lobby, real estate, room, black, orange

Exterior view of this masonry home - Exterior architecture, building, elevation, estate, facade, home, house, porch, property, real estate, residential area, siding, window, black

Think of a family home and you might envision a space slightly battered from errant spills and the other trials and tribulations everyday life presents.

However, by carefully choosing surface coatings it's possible to minimise such damage, and live in a house that will retain a crisp architectural finish. The contemporary family home featured on these pages is a good example.

Exterior view of this masonry home architecture, building, elevation, estate, facade, home, house, porch, property, real estate, residential area, siding, window, black — Exterior view of this masonry home

Paint finishes from PPG Architectural Finishes cover well, wash easily and last. This house's exterior painted surfaces are in Enduring Eggshell a surface finish with a ten-year warranty that is ideal for home exteriors and especially suited to coastal locations such as this.

PPG finishes can also provide comprehensive interior protection. Traditional Eggshell, an easy-to-clean finish, provides protection from most common spills and stains. With a young family in the house, the washable nature of the paint can be an important factor, especially if the colour chosen is off-white. Here, the colour scheme forms a visually uncluttered backdrop, but by decorating with soft furnishings vibrant colour was easily added.

For more details, contact PPG Architectural Finishes, phone 1800 774 272. Painting by BPS Painting Professionals, phone (03) 5996 2207. Interior decorating by The Front Room, phone (03) 9589 0488.

Story by: Trendsideas

24 May, 2007

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