b"over the rainbowimpractical for everyday living, especially those living with children orleft: In this residential project, Karens clients wanted to respect the Art Deco pets and the elderly, as it seems to all be white or neutral. We need todetails that were being maintained in their renovated home. She looked to a embrace colour to convey joy, happiness and enjoyment but also forpalette of gentle Resene neutrals and soft greens, which she used in different the sake of practicality when we entertain in our homes. Much of theratios across different rooms, to help coordinate the colour of the kitchen clothing we wear has dyes that can be imprinted onto white or creamcabinetry with new furniture that had been selected for other areas in the home. Lounge walls and ceiling painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to upholstery via perspiration. I bet no one thinks of that when they bringResene Triple Merino and ceiling medallion, mouldings, architraves, skirting boards home that expensive sofa and have visitors drop by. I am sure thereand doors in Resene Half Cararra. Staircase feature wall painted in Resene Lemon is a lot of cursing when it gets soiled and when homeowners need toGrass and ceiling in Resene Eighth Black White.remove all the fabric pills from friction.Resene Resene ReseneWhat is one piece of industry advice that you've received that hasHalf Cararra Tea Triple Bison HideResene Resene Resenereally resonated and helped guide you, or is there anything you wishHalf Tana Double Tana Half Tunayou knew sooner? Resene Resene ReseneI wish that when I was finishing my studies that the lecturers would haveSisalTriple Sisal Foundry Resenegiven us advice on what to charge for our services once we graduated.Lemon GrassSo many students have had trouble deliberating over this for many years and it is still being asked now by newly-qualified designers. Thiscan. It gives me great inspiration seeing the many wonderous question comes up again and again in so many design network groupslocations we travel to and explore. We have so many beautiful cities on social media, and there are no guidelines within the industry.around the world to experience. We are heading to Malta, Sicily, The other thing is that I wish I had learnt about colour psychologyTuscany and Milan this year and we will get to see our daughter and when I first commenced my studies. It is so complex and interestingher fianc in Milan. She has lived overseas for close to 9 years, so it is how different colours have different effects on the way we feel. Ialways wonderful to catch up with her and her partner.eventually studied this separately over the course of two years and it is helpful for choosing the right colours that will resonate with clients. What do you like about Resene?I love Resenes colour range. They have captured some unique colours If you could have dinner with any design icon of the past or present,that others dont offer. I believe the paint options for various surfaces who would it be and why? are very comprehensive for what I need to specify for clients. The Nate Berkus would be a designer I would like to sit down to have dinnerquality of paint is excellent and doesnt seem to need as many coats. with, as I feel I follow his lead to translate the unique personalities ofResenes technical support is excellent, and it allows me to put lots of my clients into their living spaces. Nate creates environments that feelinformation into my paint schedules for my clients and their painters to deeply personal, incorporating sentimental elements together withfollow. When I request drawdowns for myself and my clients, they are sophisticated design.sent promptly. Resenes service is second to none! I have encouraged The other designer I would love to dine with would be Marylou Sobel.many painters and colleagues to use Resene paints and they have all She has a holistic approach wherein she envisages everything frombeen grateful for the introduction. It is also great that the company the front door through the whole space to the backdoor and into thehas been around for a long time and that it is a family-owned business.garden. She loves classic design, the use of colour, soft furnishings and making her clients feel special and listened to. This is the same approachWhat are your current favourite Resene colours and why?I take with my clients, as I want them to feel listened to in terms of howThereareseveralResenecoloursthatIreallylikeandwouldlike they live or want to live, and how I holistically wrap all my services aroundthe opportunity to use in future projects, such as Resene Foundry, them to meet their needs for their home to make it a very warm, invitingResene Half Tuna, Resene Half Tana, Resene Double Tana, Resene and welcoming place for them to live in with their families. Tea, Resene Triple Bison Hide, Resene Sisal and Resene Triple Sisal. I love the richness of these blue, green and earthy tones. Where do you look to for inspiration for your design work?My husband and I travel overseas each year where I soak up as muchTo see more of Karens work, peruse her portfolio atof the cultures, food, history, architecture, design and fashion as Iwww.blankcanvasliving.com.au.blackwhitemag.com 63"