b'feature homeResene Double Canterbury ClayOpposite left: Weatherboards on the inside of the home are designed to emulate the look of retro baches or boat sheds. Michelle got the idea from The Boatshed boutique hotel on Waiheke Island and she loves the casual relaxed style. They are painted in Resene Foggy Grey, the balustrades and trims are in Resene Half Ecru White and the upper level wall is in Resene Quarter Ecru White. The flooring and stairs are oak and continue the rustic look.Opposite right: The tongue-and-groove walls and ceiling painted in Resene Quarter Ecru White in the pitched ceiling bedroom give the room texture and make the space snug and cosy. Vents in the ceiling make sure that any heat escapes in summer.Resene Resene ReseneDouble Duck Egg Blue Foggy GreyAlabasterAbove: Resene Zylone Sheen tinted to ReseneWe were really clear we didnt want a minimalist,signals a change in the home as it moves from thedo the numbersDuck Egg Blue creates amoderndesignthatsnotforus.Wewantedmuted soft whites of Resene Quarter Ecru White, tranquil environment insomething with character and lots of texture thatReseneHalfEcruWhiteandReseneDoubleMichelle, a seasoned renovator with a background in financial the master bedroomhad references to the past, says Michelle. Alabaster in the living area to slightly darker andservices, runs courses worldwide, teaching people to be which overlooks WaihekeThe design echoes the original split-level bachcooler neutrals. confident and proactive with their finances. Building and Island in the Hauraki Gulf.renovations are where she says people often lose track of The ceiling is in Resenebut is larger and more connected to the sea. TheTheinsideisdesignedtotakeyouonamoney. Double Alabaster, theseemingly simple design features two gable wingsjourney. The house is choreographed in terms of trims are in Resene Halfand centres around a pitched ceiling living area. Thecolourandmaterials,whichguideyouupandMichelles top five tips for sticking to budget on a build are: Ecru White and the homehigh ceiling is supported by a steel frame, a way ofdownthelevelsinawaythatsquirkyand Be very clear on your vision both regarding the look and feel exterior is in Reseneavoiding supporting trusses, which would interruptinteresting but is never confusing, says Lisa. Theof the house and the budget you have. Work with an architect Foundry. Protect kwilaviews from other rooms in the multi-level house.mix of whites in the main area isnt showy, but itsand builder who share your vision and understand it.decks with Resene KwilaThey didnt want a home that was rah-rah look atdesigned to help the details and character subtly During the design phase, decide on all the fixtures and fittings Timber Stain. for the various parts of the house such as the flooring, door me,saysLisa.Theywantedsomethingthatreveal themselves over time. hinges and hardwareeverythingso your builder can quote Opposite: Tongue-and- suited the site and was lovelycottagey, rustic andWhile its a very muted colour palette, Lisa put a lotaccordingly. Go through the costing the builder has given you groove walls in thefeltslightlyfamiliar.Wewantedittofeellikeof thought into how the neutral colours would makein detail and work with them and the architect to get your bathroom create furthersomething that you know even though its new. the family feel in their home. Colour adds a sense ofplans to match your budget.texture. This wet area is Avoid PC sums or provisional costs by knowing what you painted in ReseneThats where the weatherboards on the insidediscovery to the house, with contrasting areas of lightwant before you meet with the builder. An Ill decide later SpaceCote Flat Kitchen of the home come in. The exterior cladding aroundand shade such as Resene Duck Egg Blue in themindset leads to pressure down the track and ill-informed & Bathroom tinted tothe fireplace and stairway is a nostalgic nod to oldreading nook and Resene Half Fuscous Grey in thedecisions, which might mean you are settling for something Resene Quarter EcruDIYbachdesign,fromanerawhenitwaskitchen adding depth to the open living area. Colouryou dont love or paying more for something you do love.White. The tiles are fromcommonplace for the dad of the household toalso affects the way you move around the home.If possible, order and fix in the costs of any items you are European Ceramics &build an extra room onto the side of an exteriorLight influences the speed in which peoplesupplying for the build and have them available before the Stone. Michelle specifiedbuilder needs them. Ask the builder to pre-order and lock in all the materials shewallbecauseAuntieDoriswascomingtostay.move in a house. Light and smooth surfaces makeas many costs as they possibly can.wanted before the buildMichelle and Lance saw this idea used on a newpeople move faster, whereas people move slower Be available to the builder to answer any questions promptly to control costs. build at The Boatshed boutique hotel on Waihekeand more carefully through dark spaces, says Lisa. so they can continue working. Never have the builder waiting Island and pitched it to Lisa, who incorporated itThesameruleapplieswithtexture.Peopleon you for an answertime is money. Reseneinto the design, choosing Resene SpaceCote Lowslowdownaroundtexturedsurfaceslikethe Half Fuscous Grey SheentintedtoReseneFoggyGreyontheweatherboards because the body doesnt want to Reseneweatherboardsnearthestairway.Thecolourcome in contact with them.ReseneReseneResene Foundry Quarter Ecru White Half Ecru White Ecru White24 25'