b'paint it rightChoose the right Resenecolours and paints for the job.shine on!To make your front door pop, use Resene Enamacryl gloss waterborne enamel or Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel. These durable enamel-style paints are ideal for high-contact areas, such as doors, trims, windowsills, stair rails and balustrades and are easy to clean.block workTo create colour-blocked walls with contrasting colours, use Resene SpaceCote Flat or Low Sheen and quality masking tape. Paint the wall in the lightest colour first and allow it to touch dry before applying masking tape on the desired edge. Use a brush to paint over the edge of the tape in the light colour. Then allow it to dry to prevent the paint from bleeding beneath the tape. Now paint the darker colour, using a brush when painting over the tape. Remove the tape when the paint is almost, but not completely, dry.Resene Paris White Above: Yellow walls in Resene Thumbskitchen, the walls are painted in Resene Trojan, a few shades lighterKatie Pecks tips to be bold with colourUp with a textured white tile splashbackthan Resene Possessed. It is a technique Katie replicated in otherFind multiple options Start with one colour, then get a minimum of turns a typical kitchen colour palette inside out paired with dramatic cabinetryparts of the home. For example, she used Resene Unwind upstairs inthree Resene drawdowns (A4 paint swatches) in other similar colours to Resenein Resene Possessed. the childrens bathroom, complemented by Resene Paris White, atry. Katie often uses up to six. You can view these swatches free at your Trojan few stepsand a few shadesaway in the adjoining hallway. I likelocal Resene ColorShop in their instore colour library or order online atOpposite centre: The propertys Reseneto use slightly different hues to talk back to each other throughoutwww.resene.com/drawdowns. Or use Resene testpots, available at your Double Malta exterior makes it stand out from a traditional neutral colour palettea home by using a colour in one room that links to another space inlocal Resene ColorShop or buy online at shop.resene.com/testpots.Resenewhile remaining classic and elegant. a way that might be less intense, she says. Oranges need zest! Love the colour orange? A fresh, natural zesty PossessedReseneReseneLikewise, the downstairs toilet is Resene Biscay, a beautiful darkorange is often best. Try Resene Pizazz.Quarter Bianca Black White andstormybluethatlinkstoReseneBlueNightandtheHot on mustard? Mustard yellows can have an enormous impact, butReseneResenecomplementary blue tiles in the couples ensuite bathroom. Both arethey can be tricky. Dont overuse them; contrast them with other more ReseneAlabaster Half Truffle deep navy blues that make the antique gold fixtures shine.subdued coloursan excellent tip to tone down any bright colour. Try Biscay ReseneReseneKatie says shes never had a problem finding a colour to suit fromResene Galliano with Resene Half Aubergine.Merino Triple Blanc the Resene range, and, as most of Anns preferences were in theGo big in the whole room Katie is into being immersive, or colour ReseneResene Truffle Double Malta blue palette, her job was made even easier. Resene has a particularlydrenching, which is painting the walls, ceiling, architraves and window Resenegreat range of blues.surrounds in a single colour. The look does depend on the space, the Thumbs Up ReseneResene Unwind Streetwise One of Anns beloved blues surrounds her in her favourite placehomes era and, of course, the colour. Katies favourite is Resene Green to relax on her living room couch, curled up and cosy but uplifted byMeets Blue.Resene Streetwise, a warm and gentle teal that tones down theFavourite neutrals It cant all be bold, so Katies favouritekitchensvibrantReseneThumbsUp.Shelovestakinginthosecomplementary neutrals include Resene Black White, Resene Alabaster, Resenes vast colour palette. It caught the attention of the judges atgorgeous colours or resting her eyes on Resene Paris White, a gentleResene Rice Cake and Resene Merino, which has a warm undertone if a the Resene Total Colour Awards, winning the Resene Total Colourmarine green in the stairway. I look at these colours around me,space needs a little warming up. With greys, she prefers Resene Trufflewalk this wayMaestroResidential Interior Award.and I love them all. They reflect my personality, and they make meor Resene Half Truffle.Ann is reluctant to pick a favourite colouror room. As a motherhappy. They make this a warm and welcoming place to be.Protect native timber flooring with of three (Sarah, 18, James, 15, and Olivia, 12), its possibly impossibleResene Qristal ClearFloor 1K. This satin Top left: Anns love of blues is well represented in the soothing tones of Resenefinish, waterborne urethane is extra to single out a most beloved. Butif you were to press hermaybedesign Kate Peck, Kurio www.kurio.co.nz Unwind in the family bathroom. durable to handle foot traffic and wear the kitchen, with its mustardy sunflower yellow walls in Resenewords Lee-Anne Duncan Top right: This musical space is kept fresh and neutral with walls in Reseneand tear from chairs and tables. To add Thumbs Up, contrasted against the cabinetry in Resene Possessed.images Helen Bankers Triple Blanc and a crisp Resene Quarter Bianca window frame. colour and enhance the timbers natural I originally wanted yellow tiles as a splashback with white walls, butbeauty, add Resene Colorwood Enhance I couldnt find any to suit. So, we flipped it to have yellow walls andturn the page for alternative looks for thisRight: Subtly green Resene Paris White lends freshness and light to the stairwell. to Resene Qristal ClearFloor 1K.white tiles, which are much easier to find, says Ann.ReseneReseneReseneReseneReseneResene In the dining room, which can be open to, or closed off from, thehomes kitchen and dining areaRice Cake Galliano Pizazz Half Aubergine Blue Night Green Meets Blue48 49'