b'inspiring exteriorsLeft: This timber exterior is stained in the dark shades of Resene Woodsman Treehouse and Pitch Black. Design and image by Mel Fergus of Infusion Interiors. Below: Exteriornished in Resene Rockcote INTEGRA and coated in Resene Black White. Design by Barry Connor Design, build by First Architectural Builders, plastering by Red Rock Plastering, image by Anna McLeod Photography. Resene Half Resenetop tip Black WhiteWoodsmanMoody blues Above, left and right: When painting in cooler Treehouse Originallythinkingsomethingalittlemorepainting in coolerWeatherboards painted months, add Resenein Resene Indian Ink, with Reseneclassic with grey, homeowner Izabela set herWintergrade Additive sobrick, trims, garage and Woodsman outer huesfromthesandandsea.TheResene ofPitch Black ofstainsmind on the deep blue of Resene Indian Inkfull sun,waterborne paints willfence in Resene Half BlackResene for the weatherboards of her home exterior.cure down to aroundWhite. Design and imagesIndian Inkdark timber exterior settles naturally into the rugged alpine landscape. NearThecontrastagainstthebrick,trimsand3C. In warm or hotby homeowner Izabela. the coast however, lighter shades might suit the landscape, re ecting thefence in Half Black White is striking and offersconditions, use Resene Woodsmanrangemaximum street appeal. The way the houseHot Weather Additive to slow drying and help provides not only great colour choice but also nish options, with darklooksexceededmyexpectationandmaintain a wet edge for shades available in CoolColour options for improved durability. Importantlyimagination, says Izabela. It is such a beautifula smoothernish.limits over timber, CoolColour stains reduce the impactheat related issues,hue and changes depending on time of the day and including timber warping and cupping.weather conditions. It is very vibrant in the quite moody in the rain, and looks different in the morning Built to last to when the sun is setting. With darker shades like this, using the Resene The patio space on this Christchurch home shows how timeless designCoolColour version will re ect more of the suns heat to help reduce can be paired with high-performance building systems. Awarded Masterstress on the surface and keep the colour looking better for longer.Builder House of the YearRegional Winner and Gold, it features Resene Rockcote INTEGRA lightweight concrete, providing strength,Metallic magicClassic weatherboards, charming exibility anddesignfreedomtosupportbothstructureandaestheticvision.Update a dated faade into a light-catching statement with the help of a timber and brave new hues. TodaysResene X-200, in the shade Black White, was applied over the Rockcotebold metallic accent. For this Melbourne home, Resene FX Metallic in plaster which works to bridgene cracks and add aexible, weatherproofResene Magma was applied to the front door and gate, layering it over a exteriornishes are anything butcustom tinted basecoat for depth and richness. The coppery shimmer layer that helps protect the surface from moisture and movement. This background players.popular white hue paired with black trims, timber decking and simple,shifts beautifully throughout the day, echoing the glow of the setting sun charming dcor, creates a space and design that is built to last.and bringing energy to the otherwise neutral exterior. The subtly varied L ong before you or anyone steps through the front door, the outside top tip nishes feel artistic, welcoming and just a little bit unexpected. of your home sets the mood. If youre thinking of a subtle update, refreshing a stainnish, or perhaps even a full repaint, remember that your exterior colours and materials can completely shift the feel of your place. Traditional timber and weatherboards continue to hold plenty of charmResene FX Metallic colours have matching and remain a popular choice for new homes, and of course, dominateundercoats, listed in brackets beside each shade New Zealands existing building stock. We are also seeing a rise in boldon the Resene Metallic and Special Effects colour colour choices like dark inky shades and metallic accents that catch thechart, and using the right one is key to thenal effect. For areas that get handled, like doors and light in unexpected ways.gates, protect thenish with a clear topcoat A good starting point is considering how you want your home to sit insuch as Resene Clearcoat UVS to help prevent its surroundings. From there, itsathat feels con dent,wear and keep the metallic effect looking itsnding nish cohesive and will stand the test of time. best. Use Resene Aquaclear for interiors.Stain gameBeneath the Southern Alps in Castle Hill Village, this modern chalet wasRight: Gate and front door in Resene FX Metallic paint in shade Magma, applied over a basecoat in Resene Lustacryl tinted to a custom Resene designed as a cosy escape. Clad in board and batten stained in Resenecolour. Exterior in Black White and Licorice. Design by Mem Butler Interiors, Woodsman Treehouse, with bargeboards in Woodsman Pitch Black, thepainting by Melbourne Painting Company, image by Lisa Atkinson. 22 byresene.co.nz byresene.co.nz 23'