Villa in the country

With its solid materials and formal symmetry, this new house is reminiscent of a traditional European country villa. The house was designed by Masonry Design Solutions and built by Nautica Homes

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The European villa influence doesn't just stop at the door of the Coatesville home. It's also evident throughout the interior, with paint finishes chosen to enhance the look.

Interior walls are a combination of plasterboard and undulating plaster, which creates a natural, weathered look. Both these surfaces are finished with Resene Zylone Sheen, a waterborne acrylic paint that provides a durable, low-sheen finish.

To create a warm, inviting space, the entrance features Resene Sanguine Brown, which is contrasted with Resene Milk White. Designer Mark Wilson says Resene Milk White was used for walls and ceilings in a number of different rooms.

"This colour from the Resene Karen Walker collection has a slightly muddy look that gives extra depth to the interior, enhancing the aged feel."

The formal sitting room, which has undulating plaster walls, features Resene Quarter Mondo from the Resene The Range Whites & Neutrals. This dark neutral creates a warm, intimate ambience. The colour also features on the integrated fireplace surround and cantilevered hearth, and is an ideal complement to the coloured concrete flooring.

Resene Zylone Sheen is well suited to broadwall surfaces and has the advantage of being a fast-drying, low-odour, Environmental Choice paint. Surfaces are easy to wipe clean, making it ideal for family areas.

To help you to choose the right paint colour for your own project, Resene has developed Resene EzyPaint virtual painting software. This program lets you preview a colour scheme on your computer, and is free to download from the Resene website. Or you can purchase or borrow a copy on CD from your local Resene ColorShop.

For details, visit a Resene ColorShop or phone 0800 Resene (737 363). Email: advice@resene.co.nz. Website: www.resene.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas

28 Apr, 2006

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