b'alternative solutionwarm and invitingbeforeAbove: Resene Merlot is a transformative colour in this space creating a cosy livingillustration room thats great for reading and showcasing artwork. Kat, who won the Resene TotalMalcolm WhiteColour Residential Exterior Award in 2020, has paired the red wall with earth-toned furniture, flooring and stairs stained in Resene Colorwood Teak to keep the space relaxed, yet elegant. Coffee table from Freedom, orb floor lamp from Slow Store, floor vase from Republic Home, buffet and pot plant from Loft Furniture, rug from Luxury Linen, bowl on buffet from Amara, artwork on side wall by Nicola Dench at Quay Gallery and Meander Voile curtains from the Resene Curtain Collection.top tipReduce the appearance of fly spots on your walls and ceiling with Resene Fly Deterrent. The special formula works like insect repellent, discouraging flies from sitting on painted surfacesthe less they sit, the fewer and smaller the fly Resenespots. Resene Fly Deterrent is available as an additive for Resene decorative Half Alabaster waterborne paints so you can use it with your favourite Resene paint.30'