Resene Half Bianca Resene Double White Pointer colour that lasts The best paints to use for exterior weatherboards are Resene Lumbersider for a low sheen finish, Resene Sonyx 101 for a semi-gloss finish or Resene Hi-Glo for a gloss finish. Keep in mind the higher the gloss level the easier it will be to keep clean, but the more imperfections will be highlighted. Using a high quality brush will make sure your colour goes on much smoother. style tip To take the colours from Emma’s sons’ bedding on to your walls, try these on trend colours from the new Resene The Range fashion colours fandeck. Resene Family Tree Resene Indian Ink Resene Influential words Kerri Jackson images Mark Scowen Photography Above top: The new double-gable roofline and raised backyard create perfect harmony between the indoors and out. The house exterior is painted in Resene Foggy Grey with Resene Half Alabaster trim. Above bottom: The new extension allowed room for a second sitting area and study. The walls are painted Resene Half Bianca. turn the page for alternative looks for this home’s workspace... Resene Half Alabaster paint it right Choose the right Resene colours and paints for the job. time I had seen it clean. I was just wowed by the impact of this living area and the kitchen,” she says. Michael was also pleased with how the project has turned out. “The thing that stands out for me is that it really feels like a family home. I think the three boys are going to be really comfortable in this house.” Despite the considerable scope of the renovation, Emma says the experience was a pretty smooth one and she hasn’t been deterred from considering it again one day. “Although, I think we’ll just enjoy this for a while.” She believes the key is to make sure you have a good relationship with your architect and your builder. “You’re going to be working with them a lot so it’s really important you understand each other.” designer Michael Cooper Architects www.mcooperarchitects.co.nz If you’re thinking of building or renovating, we’d love to help you build a home you’ll love with a Guarantee you can be absolutely certain of. Registered Master Builders | Bringing dreams to life masterbuilder.org.nz | 0800 762 328 Guaranteed DayDream Believer get the look Get the exterior look with Resene Lumbersider low sheen in Resene Foggy Grey. For the trim, try Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss or Resene Enamacryl gloss in Resene Half Alabaster. When choosing mid to deep colours outside, opt for a Resene CoolColour version to reduce heat build-up. Resene Foggy Grey 25