b'a calming scheme inspired by Scandinavian designWellington designer Charlotte Minty suggests this alternative scheme:The bedroom is a havena space where you sleep, reflect and contemplate. This scheme is influenced by a modern Scandinavian look, which creates a calm sanctuary with the use of soft colours, natural materials and small quirky details. The pale feathery grey of Resene Quarter Taupe Grey on the walls is the backdrop for pale timber and white furniture as well as off-beat artworks based on beach-combing finds and a reindeer photograph. The oak timber floor has a whitewash finish using Resene Qristal ClearFloor 1K blended with Resene Colorwood Enhance White and is topped with a carpet rug edged in jute. mob021 741 701 emailcharlotteminty@mail.comReseneQuarter Taupe GreyCurtains in Kravet Griffith Fog 816 Warwick Fabrics www.warwick.co.nz orwww.warwick.com.au25mm aluminium venetian blinds in Cool White WeatherMaster www.weathermaster.co.nz 0800 102 710ReseneBeachcombing artwork Half Alabasterby Quercus DesignResenePerfect TaupeEtsy www.etsy.com ReseneDouble Otterillustration ReseneMalcolm White Escapade Double Oak Halford Bed Simon James Concept Store www.simonjamesdesign.com 09 489 6955Bianca Lorenne Lorenzo bedspread Father Rabbit www.fatherrabbit.com 09 360 257323'