Holiday hut

Marlborough Sounds holiday home

An ex World War 2 army hut transformed into a modern holiday home in Momorangi Bay in the Marlborough Sounds definitely counts as something a little out of the ordinary.

The army hut was placed on the site in 1951 and following a series of additions to both ends and a large front deck the backbone of the current renovation was in place. Hardiplank, timber cladding and new corrugated iron roof sections adorn the latest renovations and are combined with relining of many interior areas to rectify years of knocks and bumps.

With the surfaces made ready for years of wear to come, a full interior and exterior repaint was required to bring the old and new together into a seamless space. Environmental Choice approved Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to Resene Quarter Spanish White (light neutral) adorns interior walls and Resene Lustacryl waterborne semi-gloss enamel white decorates the trims and joinery – an ideal partnership of durable finishes for a holiday home where sports gear is likely to be brought inside. The Resene Lustacryl trims and joinery continue to the exterior joined by Resene Sonyx 101 waterborne semi-gloss white for an easy to clean finish.

The exterior is finished in Resene Hi-Glo CoolColour™ tinted to Resene Karaka (rainforest green) to provide maximum heat reflectivity and improved interior comfort in summer. The neutral paint finishes combined with appropriate decorative elements inside and out come together in a nautical theme befitting this home's maritime location.

Designer: Heritage Communications Ltd
Resene: Nelson ColorShop
From the Resene News – issue 3/2007