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Pastel wall tones and vibrant accents typify this renovating paint scheme utilising Resene paints

When Sven Hager converted a 1970s Wellington residence back from two flats into a large family home, substantial remodeling was required to convert the neutral spaces into a cosy, vibrant interior. A key aspect of the makeover was Hager’s selection of Resene paints and finishes.

“Choices were inspired by Island Bay’s rugged coast for an earthy, sophisticated look – warm wall tones with bold accents.”

Bright kitchen with abstract black and red doors

Bright bathroom with black and white abstract doors

On this renovation, Resene Zylone Sheen was used on the main walls and Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen for the accent colours. For the kitchen and bathrooms, Resene MoulDefender was added.

To this end, he chose Resene Quarter Nullarbor, a pastel brown, as the main wall colour with Resene Half Alabaster for the ceilings. To provide a charcoal element that links the various spaces, Resene Double Foundry was selected as the ceiling trim.

“For the reinvented kitchen, Resene Dusty Road – a mink brown – complements the main wall colour,” says Hager. “The adjacent laundry is in Resene Wild Thing, a bright yellow that creates the effect of a larger, lighter space.”

In the renovated upstairs bathroom, Resene Half Cut Glass, an icy green-blue, projects calm and a connection to water.

Resene All Black and Resene White Lustacryl were selected for the yin/yang-sliders in the bathroom, the door frames included. And Resene Smashing, a vibrant red, is matched with Resene All Black for the laundry sliders – connecting to the red Seratone in the kitchen and the bathroom.