b'Left: Keeping the background quite neutral with Resene Sea Fog and Resene Black White trims makes the open plan space feel more cohesive. Below centre:The light over the table has an unexpected interior. did you know. the Resene Kitchen & Bathroom range combines anti-bacterial silver protection and MoulDefender mould inhibitor, perfect for minimising unwanted nasties in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries? Available in semi-gloss (Resene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroom), low sheen (Resene SpaceCoteLow Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom) and flat (Resene SpaceCote Flat Kitchen & Bathroom).ReseneFlourishThe walls are in The rustic table with its oak top and steel legs sits beneathadeceptivelysimplelamp;blackontheResene Sea Fogoutside,ithaswhimsicalpatterningontheinside, visible when you sit at the table. The chairs are the classic Louis Ghost design by Philippe Starck.Detailing was important to achieve the French look. Darrenspecifiedornatearchitravesandvilla-style ceiling coving. It was a lot of extra work for theResene builders but its well worth it, he says. All of theSea Foginternaldoorsaretongue-and-groove,thekitchen cabinetry has a panelled profile, and the handles are antique-style knobs. A replica oak floor throughout the living area completes the French look.On the kitchen splashback, the brick-pattern whiteI want to Hettich my kitchen.tiles are grouted in black for extra definition. I made that decision when the tiles were up but not grouted. The shadow line between the tiles looked great, so I asked for black grout to give the same effect. After seeing your gorgeous new kitchen were going to Hettich our entire renovation: The sink is a white butlers sink teamed with a blackkitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom!tap; even the accessories like the toaster and jug are black, while the benchtop is engineered stone.Hettich has thought of everything: soft close drawers and doors, designer handles Another work-in-progress change was the colour of theislandbenchcabinets.Originallywhite,Darrenand fabulous lighting.opted to use Resene Black for extra impact. Its now atap:For tough, hard-wearing Im off to our local Hettich Endorsed Showroom to get our plans started!striking backdrop for those lime stools.Waterware cabinets, use ReseneBoth Kate and her client are very happy with theArmourCat tinted on the island result. Says Kate: Im thrilled with the final result ofbench (top) to Resene Black.Find your local Hettich Endorsed showroom at hettich.co.nzthe kitchen and dining areas. They tie in seamlessly with the rest of the home and still give the luxurious wow factor.ResenepicturesMark Heaslip BlackResenewordsSharon Newey Black White44NZ_Habitat_275x210.indd 1 15/02/12 9:34 AM'