b'ReseneAwashReseneMarathonFar left: To visually cool the sunny main living room, Debra chose a combination of two blues inspired by the colours in a rugResene Awash (lighter) and Resene Marathon (darker). Opposite bottom: Contrasting with the vibrant orange of the rest of the games room (in Resene Daredevil), the rear wall is Resene Nite Life, a deep inky blue.Left: Debras hot pink Resene Smitten study. Below: In keeping with other blues used in the house, the main bedroom has a bedhead wall and ceiling painted in Resene Seachange.dining room, which was repainted four times. Its wallsbluethemegoingupstairs,explainsDebra.ItsaReseneare in Resene Roasted Orange from the Karen Walkerreally nice moody blue thats relaxing and the darkAlabasterPaints range. The paints subtle metallic sheen sparklesceiling makes it quite cosy. Resenein the light, adding depth and complementing theDebra and Adam always knew the house would beNite Lifeappealing curves of the Scandinavian dining table andideal for a growing family. Their teenage sons have fullResenesideboard. But it took a few attempts to get it right. run of the lower level with its large, boldly themedSeachangeI started off with a jadey blue, but that was toogamesroomdecoratedinmonochromaticanimal bright so I went for a paler green, but I didnt like thatprints and a surprising combination of colours. Resene either, laughs Debra. We finally settled on gold toNite Life, a deep navy blue, is used on the wall behind match the upholstery on the dining chairs. the TV, offset by Resene Daredevil, an uplifting orange Upstairs, the master bedroomanother hot, north- inspired by a favourite print. facing spacefeatures a tranquil combination of bluesTheboyschosewallpaperandcoloursfortheir andgreens,withthewallsandceilingpaintedinbedrooms;14-year-oldFinoptingformoresubtle soothing Resene Seachange. I wanted to keep theearthy shades, while his brother Harper chose a high-23'