Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 31 No 10 New Zealand | Page 142
Top: Designer colours set off the
interior. Resene Ash, a mid grey with
a touch of green, features in the
living areas and provides an ideal
backdrop for the family’s artworks.
Above: In the master suite, a
dramatic accent wall in Resene
Raging Bull is complemented by
Resene Quarter Marsala, a soft
brown with grey undertones.
When it came to choosing the interior colour
palette, the owners say they took several factors
into consideration. It needed to work with their
art collection and, with three sons, they wanted
a durable paint surface.
With these things in mind, Resene Ash – a
smoky grey with a hint of green – was chosen
for most walls in the family areas. In the formal
living room it is paired with an accent wall in
Resene Spanish Green, which Resene describes
as a marinade of mellow green hues. Here, it
forms a backdrop for the entertainment unit.
The master suite teams Resene Quarter
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Marsala, which is a sensual soft brown with
mysterious grey undertones, with Resene
Raging Bull, a strong, energetic red. This picks
up the tones in some of the artworks.
Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen is the paint
recommended for broadwalls. This low-odour,
Environmental Choice-approved waterborne
enamel provides a tough durable finish that can
be wiped clean.
Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne
enamel features on trim and joinery, with
Resene Ceiling Paint on the ceilings. Both these
paints are also Environmental Choice approved.