Above top: Annabel added a tongue-and- groove feature wall to the kitchen and living area in Resene Loblolly to complement the home’s other heritage features. Above bottom: Resene Loblolly walls with Resene Milk White panelling and trim line the home’s art-filled hallways. turn the page for alternative looks for this home’s dining room... Pictured: OLYMPIA HIGH RISE PULLOUT SINK MIXER IN BRUSHED GUNMETAL | Also available in Brushed Nickel and Chrome View the 2019 collection and more at www.vodaplumbingware.co.nz OLYMPIA Even when you have a strong concept like she did, Annabel thinks that many still struggle with finding ways to bring it to life. “A lot of people are afraid to use colour or try to use too many shades and tones of colour,” she says. “Fortunately, it’s not all that expensive to engage a colour consultant to bring together a cohesive and coordinated colour scheme and, quite often, the first consultation is free. “Engaging an interior designer helps you to think outside the box. Why choose neutrals when there are so many different options out there? A consultant can help you to use colour bravely, to be colour confident, and to have fun with your colour.” To prepare for a consultation with an interior designer, Annabel recommends that you build up a catalogue of images that appeal to you. This can be done either online, through sites like Pinterest and www.habitatbyresene.com or in a scrapbook with photos from magazines. “Save images of anything that makes your heart leap with joy when you see it,” she says, “and especially the colours and tones that most appeal to you.” designer Annabel Berry, Design Federation www.designfederation.co.nz words Nathalie Brown images Rachel Wybrow protection from moisture Get the ensuite bathroom look with Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to Resene Atlas. On the ceiling use Resene SpaceCote Flat Kitchen & Bathroom with the anti-bacterial protection of silver and the mould inhibitor MoulDefender. For added texture, try it over one of Resene’s paintable wallpapers. Resene White Island style tip The crisp coastal blues Annabel picked look especially contemporary thanks to their high contrast. Picking a mix of watery blues in light, medium and dark values can help you achieve something similar in your home. Try these on trend colours from the new Resene The Range fashion colours. Choose the right Resene colours and paints for the job. paint it right Resene Raindance Resene Slipstream Resene Bewitched Annabel’s clever solution for displaying family photos makes use of colourful adhesive frames that can be switched up as new memories are made. Get the same look by using double-sided tape to stick photos onto shapes painted in Resene colours that contrast with the wall. Use Resene Magnetic Magic as a basecoat on the wall then apply Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen (here in Resene Loblolly) for a wipeable and long-lasting surface. Attach your frames using quality magnets and shuffle them whenever it suits you. Resene Lazy River Paint finishes tend to come in for higher wear and tear when there are children and pets in a house. Choose Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen for a more durable paint finish. On ceilings, opt for Resene SpaceCote Flat, which can be wiped clean. 45