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Seaside ambience The seaside ambience of the Sumar holiday home at Whangapoua is reflected in the paint colours. Interior walls and ceilings feature Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to Resene Black White, with accent walls in Resene Eighth Mondo – a soft grey-brown neutral that adopts the tonings of the surrounding colours. Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen is well suited to family living areas. Being a waterborne, low odour, Environmental Choice-approved paint, it provides a durable, washable finish… more |
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Warm, yet fresh Mixing timber veneers with white tones creates a crisp, inviting palette. The white surfaces in this kitchen include walls painted in Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta. By their very nature, fashions can be fleeting, but there are constants that are always on trend. One of these is the mix of timber veneers with white – the warmth of the wood counters the crispness of white to provide an interior that is always fresh… more |
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All that glitters It’s not just colour that can transform the office environment – the type of paint specified can also make a big difference, as this Geyer project illustrates. The accent wall in this office in the American Express building in Sydney is painted in Resene Gold Dust Metallic from the Resene Metallics and Special Effects colour range… more |
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In the frame Framing a slice of the view creates a real sense of visual drama. It's a technique that has been used to good effect in the formal dining room at the Elephant Estate Winery in Te Awanga, Hawkes Bay. To further enhance the scenic outlook, architect John Blair partially enclosed the room within a three-sided glass box. A neutral backdrop also helps ensure... more |
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Flash of brilliance Injecting the wow factor into a kitchen can be as simple as adding a bold colour accent, or pairing interesting materials. This kitchen, designed by Gary Todd of Gary Todd Architecture, does both. Sleek, aluminium cabinetry is contrasted by an island painted in high-gloss Resene Black, and a vivid orange splashback in Resene Grenadier. This flash of colour is exposed when the cabinetry doors are opened to reveal the cooking centre… more |
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Evocative imagery Forget the drab council offices of old. City council premises today are much more lively, inviting and people friendly. And increasingly, colour is used to reinforce iconic branding. When Chow:Hill Architects designed the Tauranga City Council Customer Service Centre, the company focused on the council’s desire to create a more community-oriented and user-friendly service hub in the CBD… more |
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Lasting looks Walls in this powder room feature easy-clean Resene paint tinted to Resene Mamma Mia. Aesthetics are just part of the story when it comes to choosing a paint finish for kitchens and bathrooms. Durability and low-maintenance surfaces are other key considerations. Resene offers two paints that are well suited to wet areas of the home. Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom… more |
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Exposed location Given the exposed location and focus on a low maintenance, eco-friendly home, Resene paints were used throughout. On the exterior, the Environmental Choice-approved finish, Resene X-200 waterproofing membrane was used in Resene Double Doeskin, with fascias in Resene X-200… more |
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Anchoring neutrals If you are one of the many people for whom plain white, basic white and designer white all appear to be the same colour, then it’s probably a good thing there are experts available to tell us the difference. Lighter neutrals, such as Resene House White serve to anchor colour schemes… more |
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Hard and fast In any museum environment, the focus is firmly on the displays, but that doesn’t mean the backdrop is unimportant. If anything, the opposite applies – the exhibits need to be mounted in an appropriate setting that will display them to best advantage. Gallery walls within the NZ Voyager Maritime Museum are painted in Resene Zylone Sheen, tinted to Resene White Pointer... more |
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Watch this space Durable, low-maintenance and ecologically sustainable materials are a feature of the Ironbank building, and they extend to the surface finishes. Resene paints were specified throughout the building, including parts of the exterior. Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Tuna features on the Titan board under the metal rain screens. Resene Lumbersider is an Environmental Choice-approved paint based on a tough 100% acrylic resin, which ensures maximum durability in exposed areas… more |
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Natural selection Dark-coloured cladding looks right at home in a native bush setting, as this project illustrates. This exterior of the house, built in the early ‘80s, originally featured a reddish-brown wood stain. Over many years, the finish had deteriorated to the stage where the cedar boards were also being affected. When the house was renovated, much remedial work was carried out on the cladding, which was then finished in oil-based Resene Woodsman in Resene Crowshead… more |
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Evocative colour palette To enhance the traditional character of this new kitchen in a 1930s house, the designer specifed a mix of Resene neutrals in warm tones. It is the attention to detail that creates a sense of authenticity in a traditional-style kitchen. This extends to the choice of paint colours for walls and cabinetry... more |
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Bon appétit Good enough to eat - this kitchen features caramel-coloured backpainted glass doors. Just when you thought you had seen it all, along comes a designer who uses traditional materials in innovative ways... more |
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In harmony It isn’t just the material palette that ensures this house is in harmony with the setting – the paint colour of the exterior was also chosen to blend in. Ellenor White of Clive White Construction says Resene Foggy Grey from the Karen Walker range was specified for the parapets and columns. “This is a grey-green shade that ties in well with the natural marbled… more |
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It’s all white Streamlined simplicity is the order of the day for modern office interiors, and the Club Tower is no exception. The design team specified walls throughout the interior to be painted in Resene Alabaster – a near white with a hint of black from the Resene The Range Whites & Neutrals fandeck… more |
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Visual continuity To provide visual continuity in the remodelled villa, the designer specified varying depths of a single colour on both levels of the house. Resene Tea features on walls on the main floor, with the ceilings, skirting boards and architraves painted in Resene Quarter Tea. Goran Mitrovic says walls in the basement floor are painted in Resene Half Tea to provide a lighter interior… more |
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Blue horizon New homes are invariably designed to provide a seamless link with the outdoors. But it's not just wide openings to decks and terraces that make this connection. As this kitchen shows, colour can also be used to bring the outdoors in. His kitchen, in a new cliff-top house, provides a visual link to the glassy blue ocean beyond - the glass splashbacks are painted in Resene Coastal Blue... more |
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Of sand and seashells To provide a durable finish for this beach house the designer specified Resene paints - inside and out. Beachfront houses often reflect their surroundings. The designer of this house, Chris Clout of Chris Clout Design, took the idea one step further and created a house in the shape of a large seashell... more |
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Toast to the twenties To recapture the Art Deco spirit of the ’20s the fluted ceiling panels and decorative cornices of the Hotel DeBrett house bar were repainted in Resene Tradewind. The iconic house bar has undergone a dramatic transformation, however, as part of the recent hotel upgrade… more |
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Before and after To enhance the 1930s Art Deco tradition of this former post office building, the heritage consultants specified Resene colours that closely match the originals. Successive remodelling projects can lose sight of a building’s architectural heritage. But in recent years the value of many early New Zealand government buildings has been recognised and sympathetic restoration has followed… more |
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What's hot? The talents of New Zealand's top designers are not restricted to the catwalk - Resene's new Karen Walker collection provides fashion for your walls... more |
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Strength and subtlety Interior paints on the project were chosen for strength and subtlety of hue - mostly from the Resene The Range Whites & Neutrals fandeck tinted into Resene Zylone Sheen. All communal areas are in Resene Half Black White, with the master bedroom in Resene Black White, and other interior areas in Resene Pot Pourri, Resene Saltpan and Resene Half Iron... more |
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Fresh approach The artful use of colour can transform a kitchen. For this project, introducing a warm red colour-backed glass splashback was a way to enliven the bank of pure white cabinetry... more |
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Calm and comfortable To create a calm and comfortable ambience, colours throughout the house were chosen from a neutral palette. In the living, dining and kitchen area, Resene Zylone Sheen in Resene Half Hillary gives the walls a warm, contemporary look. Skirtings, ceilings, door and window frames were painted in Resene Bianca, a light cream often used… more |
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Enlivens the interior Colour plays a significant role in the interior design of the new Westpac head office, with individual floors identified by specific palettes. These colours are representative of New Zealand's geological strata, sea, foreshore and forests. Resene paints in a wide range of colours were chosen to portray the various geological references... more |
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Green - from the ground up Sustainability has influenced every aspect of the Yealands Estate Winery - from the solar and wind power facilities to the Environmental Choice-approved Resene paints. Sustainable design is not only determining the look and functionality of modern office buildings and residential properties - it is also a priority for other industry sectors, including viticulture. When Yealands Estate Winery constructed a new production facility for its Marlborough Winery the company chose to go green... more |
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Behind the scenes Providing a high-quality finish to the interior was another priority for the design team. The plasterboard walls are painted in Resene paints, with colours chosen to complement the setting. Resene Akaroa and Triple Akaroa from The Range Whites & Neutrals fandeck feature in the living areas. The master suite is painted in Resene Windblown Green from the Karen Walker range... more |
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Silver screen Bathrooms, by virtue of their small size, are ideal subjects for unconventional design solutions. Glamorous finishes, adventurous colours and exotic materials can all work to great effect in such spaces. This new powder room, designed by Jennie Dunlop, features a Venetian glass mirror, chandelier and a special silver paint finish... more |
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Colour contrast The play of light and dark elements adds drama to this interior, painted in Resene colours. For this project, Wellington architect Richard Middleton of Novak & Middleton Architects specified a dark charcoal colour - Resene Baltic Sea - for two key walls in the family living area... more |
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Fine skin The house boasts a fine skin as well as strong bones – paint surfaces on the exterior and interior are all in Resene high-tech paint systems. For the house exterior, Eden Homes specified Resene X-200 over Resene Limelock undercoat. Resene X-200 is an Environmental Choice-approved water-proofing membrane with crack bridging properties, providing a durable, low sheen finish, particularly over plaster. Resene Limelock is… more |
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Respecting yesterday today To successfully update the colours of a character building accommodating today's tastes while respecting yesterday's is all important. Bluestone, soft red brickwork and a well-preserved kauri timber floor provided inspiration for architectural designer Gary Todd. He chose Resene Sea Fog to allow the colours used... more |
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Colours of the seaside Many of the best holiday homes are designed with simplicity in mind. But whether this is reflected in a neutral colour palette or something more vibrant, there's no doubt your choice of paint colour will have a direct bearing on the ambience of your home. Your paint choice will also impact in other ways - a durable surface will pay off in terms of easy maintenance... more |
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What's hot? The talents of New Zealand's top designers are not restricted to the catwalk - Resene's new Karen Walker collection provides fashion for your walls "The collection includes six colour stories that are true to the Karen Walker style - they play with the combining of opposites, putting colours together in surprising ways..." more |
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Shades of white This kitchen contrasts sleek stainless steel with white walls and cabinets in Resene Half Sea Fog. It's probably not surprising to see a growing demand for tranquil interiors. They are, after all, a refreshing antidote to busy lifestyles. For this remodelled kitchen... more |
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Question of reflection Many architects and designers have thought twice about using the colour black on a building exterior. With its low reflectivity, black has traditionally absorbed a lot of energy from the sun, with a corresponding increase in the heat of the surface. This has contributed to fading, paint deterioration and the transfer of heat to the inside of the building. The Wharf is painted in Resene Lumbersider CoolColour™ , which shows that with the right paint formula, even a black-painted building can remain... more |
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Defining colour It's one of the easiest ways to transform an interior - a new coat of paint can also accentuate key architectural features. No matter when your house was built it's likely you will want to revitalise the interior every few years. But this doesn't have to involve major structural changes. Sometimes all that is needed is a fresh coat of paint... more |
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Inviting ambience To create an inviting ambience warm neutral tones were specified throughout the interior of the beach house. Walls are painted in Resene Truffle from The Range Whites & Neutrals fandeck, while ceilings feature Resene Quarter Truffle. Designer Mark Wilson says using the same shades throughout the house provides the visual continuity that is vital…more |
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Contrasting colour The square-edged forms and contrasting colour palette of the show home exterior extend to the interior, ensuring visual continuity between inside and out. A highlight of the spacious family living area is a large feature wall painted in Resene Livid Brown from the Resene Karen Walker Collection… more |
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Keeping cool To keep this Lockwood show home cool in summer, the dark timber exterior is stained in Resene Waterborne Woodsman CoolColour in Resene Iroko Sustainable design initiatives have an increasingly strong influence on product selection these days - and this extends to the paint choice. The exterior of the Lockwood Homes Ecosmart show home features Resene Waterborne Woodsman CoolColour tinted to Resene Iroko from the Resene... more |
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Sense of nostalgia The choice of colour is a critical part of any interior design decision. It contributes to the ambience of the location and helps to establish the theme. Smith, a newly established inner-city bar, wanted to recreate the atmosphere of a colonial-style club, so owner Sam Ansley selected colours and furnishings to enhance this theme... more |
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Flying high Every aspect of the new airport is addressed in terms of long-term aesthetics and efficiency, right down to the selection of durable, ecologically sound paint finishes. Surfaces benefiting from Resene paint technologies included everything from the sweeps of interior wall surfaces to the columns in the shape of Albatross beaks that greet visitors to the airport... more |
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Flying colours Understated interior colours were chosen for this community trust centre, in order to help its users focus on the lessons provided within, while outdoors, paints are selected for their hard-wearing properties. In a space that is predominantly used for learning, colours should be pleasant, but also subtle enough to aid concentration. This was the aim of Resene colour consultant… more |
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Views
centre stage To allow the views to take prominence, wall colours were chosen from a neutral palette. Interior walls are painted in Resene Parchment, a light beige neutral that can be used as a main colour in a minimalist scheme, or offset against a deeper tone... more |
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Light
and dark Both the house exterior and the interior colour palette, a mix of light and dark neutrals, were chosen to enhance the home’s tropical ambience. Resene Akaroa features on the exterior walls, and is also the main shade on the interior. This muted pebble grey colour from The Range Whites & Neutrals fandeck is paired with Resene Arrow-town, an earthy and dense neutral, which adds a dramatic touch to feature walls… more |
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Tonal and transparent Designed to catch the light at all times of the day, this new country house is built around a sheltered, central courtyard. Designer, ADNZ member Gary Todd, was a finalist in the ADNZ/Resene National Design Awards 2007. The exterior walls and fascias of the house were painted in Resene Double Napa. The lighter Resene Quarter Sisal... more |
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Colourful
people Students are colourful people who often come from all walks of life, looking to obtain skills and knowledge for the future. Unlike other large buildings in the central city, which may be used for more corporate means, there was a need for the Auckland Business School to reflect this sense of brightness and shine. As such, exterior and interior walls in the Fisher & Paykel Appliances Auditorium are painted with Resene Lumbersider in Dynamite... more |
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Lasting
memories Museums, like many other public buildings, are subject to a fair amount of wear and tear - and the greater the visitor numbers, the greater the wear. To help minimise maintenance costs for the new Grand Atrium building in the landmark Auckland War Memorial Museum, a number of highly durable materials and finishes were specified. These include Resene Lumbersider... more |
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Star
billing Designed to reflect the rustic charm of this small beachside community, the new Matakana Cinema Complex is painted in a range of Resene colours and textures. With its wineries, art galleries, cafés and sandy beaches, Matakana has long been a favourite haunt for holidaymakers. Now the north Auckland township has another attraction to add to its list... more |
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Time
for a cool change Everyone knows dark colours absorb the sun's rays - but there is a way around the problem. Resene CoolColour technology reflects the heat to provide a cooler, more comfortable living environment... more |
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Ecology
focus An important aspect of the Green Star New Zealand rating system is a focus on low-emission materials. Paint surfaces on the building were a central consideration. Resene's Environmental Choice-approved products contributed directly to the 5 Green Star rating. Environmental Choice is a Government-endorsed programme aimed at minimising the environmental impact of the manufacture, use and disposal of products. Several Resene paint systems were used on the Meridian building... more |
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Good
looks for years To ensure the exterior of the Heards building will retain its good looks for years to come, a water-repellent paint coating was specified. Resene AquaShield mineral effect, in Resene Akaroa and a specially formulated toning colour, features on all exterior surfaces. The paint, which dries to a dead flat finish, has a natural weathered appearance... more |
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Excitable Strong-willed, excitable and opinionated - today's kids know just what they want, even when it comes to the colour of their bedroom walls. Pink for a girl, blue for a boy - old traditions die hard, but children today are much more likely to have strong opinions about the way their rooms are decorated... more |
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Close
to nature With more and more homes designed to provide an easy flow between inside and out, it is probably not surprising to see interior colours also merging with the great outdoors. This coastal Wellington property... more |
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Imagination
produces colour “With the brush we merely tint, while the imagination alone produces colour.” These are the words of an 18th century French artist named Theodore Gericault. They neatly sum up the truth about adding colour – you are the artist of your own space, limited only by your willingness to experiment… more |
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European
character To retain the European character, natural earthy tones were specified for several rooms and passageways. These include Resene Double Pavlova, which features on walls in the formal sitting room. Designer Mark Wilson says this shade helps make the space more intimate, and works well with the timber furniture... more |
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Warm
and inviting Wall surface finishes were central to creating the warm, inviting look that runs through the home. Resene paints were specified for all painted surfaces by Yellowfox. These provided the colour subtleties required and had the added advantage of contributing… more |
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Shades
of white and cream Shades of white and cream were chosen for the interior walls and ceilings, to complement the exterior paintwork and to showcase the home's modern paintings. The light tones also create a spacious, airy interior, and complement the darker stone tiles and stained oak floors... more |
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Heritage
preserved Restoring the Crown Roller Mills building was not only about preserving the distinctive visual elements. Environmental Choice-approved Resene paints also help future-proof the building. Dunedin is renowned for its historic architecture, but it is usually the public buildings and cathedrals that capture the most attention... more |
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Green
by nature Respecting the natural environment is a priority for most architects and designers working on holiday homes. So it makes sense to take this one step further when specifying products. Resene has taken the hard work out of researching environmentally friendly paint options. The company, which has pioneered many green initiatives, recently released the new Resene Zylone Sheen VOC Free paint... more |
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Warm
by degrees Colour plays a significant role in determining the ambience of your home's interior. In this kitchen Resene Canterbury Clay adds visual warmth. Among the myriad decisions involved in planning a new kitchen choosing paint colours is probably one of the most enjoyable - and significant - tasks... more |
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Any
colour, so long as it's green Choosing the right paint for your renovation project is not just a question of colour. Ecologically sustainable factors are another consideration. Making informed decisions about the products you use in your home renovation is the best way to ensure you opt for environmentally friendly options. Even the paint you choose can make a difference... more |
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Track
record Achieving a pleasant working environment that will hold its aesthetic appearance while allowing for easy updating can be a dilemma for any business. When that business also has to factor in almost incalculable wear and tear, the solution is a product with a proven track record. In an environment such as Queenstown Airport... more |
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Colour
therapy Modern bathrooms are all about taking time out to relax, which is why colour has an important role to play in establishing the right ambience. Tranquil bathroom retreats are now a priority for an increasing number of homeowners. And while the choice of bathroom fittings helps determine such a look, so too do the colours you choose for your walls and ceiling... more |
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Power
dressing With a high-profile corporate company, there is an expectation that the office fit-out will be similarly dynamic. The new IBM fit-out, designed by Creative Spaces and built by Hawkins Interiors, is a case in point. It is also testament to the power of colour. The cafe area features a bright red wall, painted in Resene Roadster... more |
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Green
by nature Ecologically sustainable options are a key consideration for any project today. Resene paints reflect the company's long-standing commitment to green products. It seems everyone, from architects and designers to homeowners, is looking twice at the products they are specifying these days - a key determination being whether or not they are ecologically sustainable options... more |
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Defining
moment To contrast the cool, white sculptural look of these freestanding fixtures, the designer of this bathroom specified walls painted in Resene Tea. Providing a strong colour contrast has always been a way to highlight specific design elements. For this new ensuite bathroom, it was a collection of sculptural, freestanding fittings that helped determine the wall colour... more |
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Light
versus bright From the subtle to the adventurous - these homes showcase two different approaches to colour. Whether you want to accentuate a freestanding wall, or contrast key structural elements, colour is one of the best ways to highlight a home's architectural features. The designers of the homes featured on these pages chose two very different colour palettes - one light and subtle, the other bold and adventurous... more |
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Wall
statement First impressions count as much in design as in everyday life. One of the simplest ways to make a statement within your home is with the walls. Recently there has been a move towards an optimistic palette of warm, clear neutrals... more |
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European-style Warm, neutral paint shades were specified to emphasise the European-style architecture of the Greenhithe house. Resene paints were used both inside and out. The exterior features three coats of waterproof Resene X-200, topped with two coats of a custom-mixed colour in Resene Lumbersider. This 100% acrylic paint provides a natural... more |
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Eco
friendly From the early removal of lead in its paints to the introduction of waterborne enamels, Resene has a long-standing commitment to environmentally friendly products. Paint specification is not only about colour selection - these days it's also about choosing the ecologically sustainable option. Resene has pioneered moves to more environmentally friendly paints... more |
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Dynamite
note Colour is a simple and successful way to add a dynamic note to any office space. Neutral walls can provide an ideal backdrop for more colourful accents provided by boldly painted feature walls and interesting floorcoverings and furnishings. To fulfil the expectations of staff that the new American Express offices would be innovative and vibrant, the walls all feature colours from the Resene range... more |
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Sit
back relax Simplicity is the essence of a relaxed holiday. To enhance the streamlined, uncluttered look of this beach house interior, the walls, ceilings and doors in the living area were painted in Resene Silver Sand. The surfaces feature Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen, a low-odour, waterborne enamel... more |
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