b'Experience and experimentation transform a home exterior from dreary to dazzling.W henseasonedprofessionalscomeResenetogether and combine their skills andBlack Whiteexpertise,theresultscanbetruly remarkable. That was certainly the case with a recent collaboration between a design expertReseneand a seasoned trade painter, which has givenMagma Resenethis Melbourne homes exterior a striking newLicoricelook with dramatic paint details that set it apart.Prior to the update, the south-facing home wasobscuredbydensefoliagethatcastafound inspiration in the sunset at the end of theabove and right: Designer Mem Shoppee drearyshadowonitsdated,beigefaade.street, the copper brown seen on the bottomwanted to add a new colour to the doors and Overrecentyears,otherpropertiesalongof magnolia leaves and the copper hardware ongates of this Melbourne home that would the tree-lined street have been renovated orthe homes newly installed cabinetry. After a triplight up without compromising the appeal of replaced with sensitively designed homes thatto her local Resene ColorShop, Mem decidedthe streetscape, so she opted to have them repainted in Resene FX Metallic paint. The add to the overall aesthetic appeal. Designerto transform the entry points to the home withproperty overlooks magnificent gardens with Mem Shoppee of Mem Butler Interiors aimeda unique metallic finish in Resene Magma andmany established trees creating movement to do the same. With her keen eye for detailentrusted Shay Whitman to apply it. and light from the west. With unobscured sky and colour, she selected a new Resene colourShay has been running Melbourne Paintingto the north, sunlight hits the internal face palette that set the tone for the homes new eraCompany since 2012, but his journey in theof the pedestrian gate from spring through of modern elegancebut with a dazzling twist. tradebeganmuchearlier.Asateenager,heautumn. At the height of summer, the sun It was the first render, showing a refreshedjoined a painting crew and put in time workingsets at the end of the street, animating the external faces with glittering light. Door colourpaletteinReseneBlackWhiteandafter school and on weekends to earn moneyand pivot pedestrian gate painted in Resene Resene Licorice, which initiated the look. Whilewhile he was still a student. With more than 25FX Metallic paint in Resene Magma, which the contrasting combination of blackened whiteyears under his belt, hes never been afraid ofhas been applied over a basecoat in Resene and deep blue worked well with the sandy tone ofexperimenting to find the perfect products toLustacryl tinted to a custom Resene colour. the existing travertine paving, the existing coloursmeet his clients briefs. Colour selection by Mem Butler Interiors, of the front door, pedestrian gate, driveway gatesNext to each colour name on the Resenepainting by Melbourne Painting Company, and garage door presented a challenge. In searchMetallic and special effects colour chart, youllwww.mepaco.com.au, images by Lisa of a colour that would add warmth and lift, Memfind another Resene colour name in brackets.Atkinson, www.lisaatkinson.com.au.14 blackwhitemag.com'