b"gold standardwe needed to get under the building and dig bybeen so loyal to me. Ryan and his team did theSince opening, we have had a huge amountour cheese range. We would also combine the hand for a couple of days to put a concrete padexterior and Cam led his team for the interior,of people come into the diner to tell us theirexperience with Oamarus tourism attractions of in to support a big steel portal. helping Annabel to bring the design to life. Itstories of when they lived there, stayed thereviewing wild penguins in the evening and a stroll AccordingtoPeter,thecompletedspacewas a pleasure working with her, Simon and hisorworkedthere,saysAnnabel.Everyonethrough our spectacular heritage and steampunk istestamentthatthosehardyardspaidoff.client team, and the team at Nailing it Homeshas been very complimentary about the newprecinct, adds Simon.We think that the finished space is awesome!ran a great project. We also worked closely withscheme and thrilled that we stuck to the retroForcheeselovers,theprospectofan It is nice to reflect when we go in for a meal,the wonderful folks at Firman Joinery, since wefeel of the building. ultimatedairydestinationisamouthwatering laughing to ourselves about all the headachesneeded to prepaint many components in theirLocals and tourists arent the only ones whoproposition worth waiting forbut given that we encountered that no-one would ever knowfactory prior to installation. have taken notice of the new Diner & Deli. Thethe Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli has already seeing the space, he says. Simonsstaffhavereceivedextremelyproject caught the eye of the judges of thereached legendary status, we foresee multiple Annabel had amazing vision as it has comepositive feedback since opening the Diner &Resene Total Colour Awards, who recognisedstops to this must-visit venue in our future. together perfectly! We really enjoyed workingDeli.OurGooglereviewsregularlydescribeitwithaReseneTotalColourCommercial withherandSimononthisprojectastheirthefantasticdcor,friendlysupportivestaffInteriorPublic+RetailSpaceAwardandadesign and colour selection Annabel Berrylevel of detail and ability to make fast decisionsanddeliciouscheeseexperiencesandweReseneTotalColourCommercialExteriorCreative Co, www.annabelberry.comand pivot when required ensured that we werecouldnt be prouder. The blue exterior of theColour Maestro Award. construction documentation Virginia Barlow abletodealwitheverythingthatpoppedupbuilding is my favourite, and the overall colourInthefuture,WhitestonehopestoofferArchitecture, www.vbalimited.co.nz and keep the project moving forward. We havepalettemakesagreatimpactfromtheroadgueststheexperienceofstayingoverinthebuild Nailing it Homes, www.facebook.com/nailingithomesanamazingteam,includingoursubbieswhoand draws people in. The atmosphere that hasmotelonsiteonceitreceivesafullinteriorjoinery Firman Joinery, www.firmanjoinery.co.nzreally gave it their all and worked together withbeen created has a vibe and feel that is not feltmakeover by Annabel to align with the Dinerbespoke steel fabrication and signage Apex Engineering, www.apexengineering.co.nz everyone on the project to achieve this superbanywhere else as the result of Annabels design& Deli. We then plan to provide an immersivepainting Darryn Stewart Painters & Decoratorsresult for our clients, Peter adds. flair and showcasing the standout details of thecheeseexperience,includingaguidedfactoryimages Rachel Wybrow Photography,Darryn estimates hes likely done two dozen1957 building, he says. tour and evening and morning meals to showcasewww.rachelwybrowphotography.comprojects with Annabel over the years. Annabel always has such a strong vision for her projects. All the different changes of colours made thisfar left: Whitestone Cheese's new Diner & Deli projectveryinterestingformyteam,aswasincorporates many bespoke components that thevarietyofdifferentReseneproductsandspeak to the masterful handiwork of many local wallpaper that we got to use. That made it a lotbusinesses. It was vitally important for me to different than your average day-to-day paintinguse local makers and deliver a truly North Otago and decorating. I especially love how the exteriorproject, says Annabel. Over the years, I have turned out. As soon as you come into Oamaru,come to know some incredible local people you cant help but notice it because of the colour.who deliver a high-quality finishand it was imperative to me that we showcase their skills and It really attracts you to that area. The interiorabilities, proving that no matter where you reside has a real wow factor when you go inside, too,in the world, you can deliver a world-class project thanks to all the colours that were selected andby supporting local. Left wall in Resene Sorrento, how Annabel brought it all together, he says. right wall and door frame in Resene Smalt Blue Ever since he started his painting career inand ceiling in Resene Double Alabaster.1984, Darryn has been using Resene products.left: With no detail overlooked, Annabels Resene I have a close working relationship with Resenecolour palette informed every surface throughout andImveryhappywiththeproducts,thethe project. Striped wall painted in Eco Choice serviceIgetlocallyandmyrepresentative.approved Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted Resenes always good when you need a bit ofto Resene Cashmere and Resene Kalgoorie help or advice, says Darryn. I am also verySands, left wall and door frame in Resene Sorrento, skirting boards in Resene Sorrento lucky to have a painting team of nine skilled(left) and Resene Cashmere (right) and ceiling in folkswithsuchfineworkmanshipthathaveResene Double Alabaster.blackwhitemag.com 45"