b'left: Marlenes Shades of Hydrangea project won a Resene Total Colour Residential Interior Colour Maestro Award and features Resene Dusted Blue, Resene Infused, Resene Wafer, Resene Awash, Resene Periglacial Blue, Resene Alabaster and Resene Sea Nymph. Project by Marlene Hudson Design. Architectural specification by Taupo Plan Services, www.taupoplanservices.net.nz. Build by Duncan Wills Builders, www.duncanwillsbuilders.co.nz. Image by Tracey Scott, www.rotoruaphotographer.co.nz. Resene ReseneAlabasterTic Tac ToeMarlene Hudson Resene ReseneMarlene Hudson DesignPeriglacial Blue Raptorwww.marlenehudsondesign.co.nz Resene ReseneDusted Blue Indian InkResene ReseneWhichareyourcurrentfavouriteReseneSea Nymph See The Lightcolours and what do you like about them?Resene ReseneResene Raptor, Resene Indian Ink, Resene FieldAwash WaferResene ReseneDay, Resene See The Light, Resene Infused,Infused Summer RoseResenePioneerRedandReseneSummerResene ReseneRose. I see these colours daily in nature and myField Day Pioneer Redsurroundings and like that there is a mix of tones from the colour wheel rather than just being restricted to a monochromatic palette. Would you consider yourself a DIY perfectionistZealands Best Homes. I also enjoy hearing artistsdifferentoptionsandsharingyourdesign or do you leave it to the professionals? talk about their techniques and inspiration as usingrationale, some clients might choose a different Whathasbeenyourfavouritepainting,Ive worked with and watched every trade in thepaint, wood, stone and clay to create an itempath and thats their prerogative.wallpapering or staining project that you havebuilding industry on various projects and realisedthat sells, which requires talent and commercial completed to date and what did you like bestthat Im best to leave it to them. The skills theyacumen. But most of all, I invest time getting toIfyouweretosplurgeonanyonehome about the outcome?have trained for and acquired over years makeknow new clients to find out about their hobbies,renovationprojectordcoritemrightnow, Shades of Hydrangea, my project which wonthings look effortless. On occasions where Iveinterests and lifestyle and I am fortunate to livewhat would it be and why? aReseneTotalColourAward,ismycurrentdone things myself, Ive become all thumbs andin the central North Island surrounded by manyWhenever I find myself with some spare cash, favourite as the client was initially thinking aboutfrustrated. Im much slower and cant achievelakes and forest walks where I can spend timethe logical part of my brain thinks about home an all-white interior and yet we landed on shadesthe same finish/standards they can, so whereprocessing my thoughts and ideas for projects. maintenance or upgrades to insulation, but the of green, blue and pink paints with patternedthe budget allows, I prefer to pay those who doemotional part of me finds it essential to buy wallpaper that has a rich navy background. Thisit for a living so I can enjoy how things turnedWhat has proven to be the most valuable piecesome art from a New Zealander. Greer Clayton, was possible after gaining the clients trust andout without things irking me. of industry advice youve received so far duringEmmaBass,MelanieFields,DeanWallace, them taking a giant leap of faith after looking atyour career? Katie Gold, Amber Emm, Titian Studios, Ernest the 3D renders I created. For me, being able toWhat is your favourite place to find inspirationBe married to the process and divorced fromShufflebothamandLyndonOverallspringto gain that level of confidence from a client andfor your projects? the outcome, which was advice from a tutormind, but Gretchen Albrecht is at the top of the extend them out of the comfort zone to createI enjoy snooping through the online real estateof mine, Betty Bailey. It can be easy for newlist. She is brave to use shaped canvases, allows aresultthattheywouldneverhavereachedlistings of unique homes around New Zealand asdesigners to feel defensive or offended if theirgravity to aid in the process, paints on the floor and alone is rewarding. At the core of what I do, I amwell as books that feature our local architectureideas arent agreed with in totality, but at theuses bold colour. I cant resist being surrounded by seeking to help clients create environments thatand art icons. I also enjoy watching Grand Designsend of each project, its critical to rememberobjects that I have a positive emotional response they cant wait to get home to! NewZealandandPhilSpencersseries,Newwho will live in the space. After recommendingto. It fills my bucket with warm fuzzies.76 blackwhitemag.com'