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The Without failResene green armchair brings in an earthy touch, tyingAbove: Main wall in Resene Half Truffle with inset and Albescent WhiteWhitesandneutralsareaclassicchoiceforaResene everything together and adding a bit of fun.bench in Resene Balderdash, trim in Resene Quarter Rice Quarter Tea The whole palette feels modern but still cosy.reasonthey provide a foundation of calm andResene top tip Cake, floor in Resene Colorwood Dark Oak, floating cabinet sophistication that complements any design style.Half Fossil Resene QuarterResene and shelves in Resene Colorwood Matai, small vase in SofthueslikeReseneMerino,ReseneQuarterResene Rice Cake Bluff For more interior ideas, pick up Resene Robin Egg Blue and tall vase in Resene Bluff. 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To add some character and movement to this contemporarystylelivingroomIstartedby Far right: The pink, pastel beige of Resene Bonelooking at the larger surfaces. I selected light adorns this headboard, paired with wallsblueReseneNeutralBayforthewallsthen painted in Resene Half Bianca. Dusky pinkprovided a contrast on the floor with a dark bedding and simple furniture add to this gentlestain in Resene Colorwood Bark. Fabrics such as design. Project by Suzanne Arts of Orb Design,velvet,woolandlinenprovidewarmthand www.orbdesign.co.nz, image by Jahl Marshall.illustrations Malcolm White visual interest while the forms and scale of the Right: This bedroom, overlooking a lushfurniture,artandaccessoriestakeyouona garden, is a tranquil retreat with Resene HalfAbove: Walls in Resene Neutral Bay with floor in Resene Colorwood Bark and ceiling invisual journey. Mixing materials was a focus for Duck Egg Blue painted on the walls. ThisResene Bianca, bowls in Resene Rhino and Resene Parchment and planter in Resene Doublethis alternative interior solution.gentle, pastel hue adds subtle elegance to theFoundry. Curtains from James Dunlop Textiles, sofa and stools from Long Way Home, lamp space creating a serene, retreat feel. Thefrom Shop Dessein Parke, coffee table from Slow, rug from Nodi, lights from Lighting Direct,Resene Reseneceiling is painted in Resene Half Alabaster.fire from Escea, modular shelving from konektra, JBL turntable from PB Tech, artwork byParchment RhinoProject by homeowners Christian and Mark,Wendy Brandon from Stacey Gillies Interiors, tree from Artizen, glassware, table candlestandResene ColorwoodReseneimage by Helen Bankers.from Folkstore, shelf sculpture On a Roll by Janene Sullivan from Parnell Gallery. Bark Double Foundry10 byresene.co.nz Pick up free colour charts at your local Resene ColorShop or reseller or view online, www.resene.com/colour-charts. byresene.co.nz 11'