Pastures green

From its inviting black-and-white exterior to its subtle, calm interior, this home illustrates the decorative power of Resene paints

A view of the bathroom, dark grey walls, bathroom, bathroom accessory, bathroom cabinet, home, interior design, real estate, room, window, window covering, window treatment, gray, black — A view of the bathroom, dark grey walls, tiled walls, white bathtub, sink and vanity, chrome faucetry, glass shower.

A view of a bedroom, dark green walls, bed, bed frame, bedroom, ceiling, curtain, floor, furniture, home, interior design, mattress, property, real estate, room, textile, window, window covering, window treatment, gray, black

A view of the kitchen, light brown walls, cabinetry, countertop, interior design, kitchen, real estate, room, gray

A view of the living area, mirror, fireplace, ceiling, floor, home, house, interior design, living room, property, real estate, room, window, window treatment, gray

A view of the dining area, light brown dining room, home, interior design, living room, property, real estate, room, table, gray

A view of the dining area, wooden dining dining room, home, interior design, living room, property, real estate, room, table, window, gray

An exterior view of the home, lawns, brick cottage, estate, facade, farmhouse, home, house, property, real estate, roof, brown

A view of the living area, light brown ceiling, estate, floor, home, house, interior design, living room, property, real estate, room, table, window, gray

One of the best ways to gain a little inspiration for your next interior design project is to take a close look at the work of the professionals.

This is a particularly valuable exercise when it comes to choosing paint types and colours, as this project shows.

Expression by Design undertook the interior design and specified the paints for the Tauranga home, which was designed by Colin Davis and built by Stuart Wood Builders. Both Davis and Stuart Wood have been recognised by peers for their work on the house, winning accolades from Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) and the Master Builders Association.

In keeping with the traditional English architectural style, the exterior of the home features Linea weatherboards painted in Resene Lumbersider in Black. The boards were given a protective coat of Resene Sun Defier for added protection against the harsh sun.

To provide a strong contrast, the window and door architraves and sills are painted in Resene Lumbersider in White.Resene Lumbersider is a 100% acrylic resin paint that provides a natural, satin look.

Inside the home, the palette lightens to create a relaxed living environment, with hues of Resene Linen, Resene Double Linen and Resene Tana. There are also two co-ordinating shades specially developed for this project.

The walls and ceilings are painted in Resene Zylone SpaceCote low-sheen, waterborne enamel. This paint provides the durability of an enamel with the benefits of a waterborne paint, such as low odour and easy clean-up.

Interior trim and doors are finished in Resene Lusta-Glo semi-gloss enamel, which has been colour matched to the joinery for a seamless look. Resene Lusta-Glo provides a tough, durable paint finish that is easy to clean.

To help you work out the best colour selection for your own home, Resene has released The Range 2006. This fandeck presents more than 150 of the latest local and international paint trends. The fandeck also makes suggestions about shades that work well together.

The Resene EzyPaint virtual painting software offers another easy way to choose paint colours. This program gives you the opportunity to preview and change schemes on your computer. The software is free to download from the Resene website, and is also available on CD.

For details, visit a Resene ColorShop or phone 0800 Resene (737 363). Alternatively, visit the websites: www.resene.co.nz or www.Trendsideas.com.

Story by: Trendsideas

14 Nov, 2005

Interiors

Trendsideas

Home kitchen bathroom commercial design

Pastures green

NZ2118