Designer colours set off interior

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When it came to choosing the interior colour palette, the owners say they took several factors into consideration.

It needed to work with their art collection and, with three sons, they wanted a durable paint surface.

With these things in mind, Resene Ash – a smoky grey with a hint of green – was chosen for most walls in the family areas. In the formal living room it is paired with an accent wall in Resene Spanish Green, which Resene describes as a marinade of mellow green hues. Here, it forms a backdrop for the entertainment unit.

The master suite teams Resene Quarter Masala, which is a sensual soft brown with mysterious grey undertones, with Resene Raging Bull, a strong, energetic red. This picks up the tones in some of the artworks.

Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen is the paint recommended for broadwalls. This low-odour, Environmental Choice-approved waterborne enamel provides a tough durable finish that can be wiped clean.

Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel features on trim and joinery, with Resene Ceiling Paint on the ceilings. Both these paints are also Environmental Choice approved.