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Jet the wall finish is Cabbage Pont, a soft relaxing grey-green, says Jackie. black is a shade of black named after the mineraloid jet and smooth for the best For vintage theatrics, draw inspiration from historic buildings suchhas a blue undertone, which the eye perceives as richer and picture quality. deeper than other undertones. Dark black is often described as the Hastings Opera House and choose colours such as Reseneas having a high jetness. Resene Blackest Black is Resenes Merlot or Resene Vanquish. Fancy a sparkling ceiling like the Aucklandjettest or darkest paint available. Civic Theatre? Consider painting stars in Resene FX Nightlight glow- To achieve this rich deep colour, Resene Group Technical in-the-dark paint. A media room is a space where you could alsoManager Mike Clowes and his team worked to bring the consider a darker ceiling or even an anaglypta wallpaper such as oneparticle size of the black pigment down to achieve optimal fromtheReseneAnaglyptaWallpaperCollectionontheceilingjetness in Resene Blackest Black. Resene Blackest Black is available in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen ideal for interior painted in Resene FX Metallic paint to give the impression of tinareas. But to achieve different levels of sheen, it can be ceiling tiles, adds Jackie.topcoated with Resene Concrete Clear.All about the moodAbove: Resene Blackest Black is the darkest black Resene has. Lightingor lack of itis one of the essential aspects of a cinema.Background and small board in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen When the lights dim, its the universal cue the show is about to start.tinted to Resene Blackest Black. 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Picture this: youre comfy and snuggled up onglow-in-the-dark stars to your ceiling or lampshade with Resene the couch, popcorn in hand, opening credits rolling, only to realiseFX Nightlight for a theatrical touch. Flooring in Resene Quarter the lights are still on dont panic! All it takes is a simple tap of theTuna, television cabinet and popcorn bowl in Resene Quarter ReseneResenewall and, voil, complete darkness. This conductive coating, appliedNew Denim Blue, side table in Resene Neutral Bay and Island Time Epic lampshade in Resene Quarter New Denim Blue with stars in ReseneReseneunder your chosen Resene topcoat, can be connected to an electricalResene FX Nightlight glow-in-the-dark paint. Sofa and ottoman Lakeside Elephant circuit by a professional electrician.from Nood, throw from H&M Home, cushions from Freedom, ReseneResene ColorwoodBed Bath & Beyond and H&M Home, Frame television from Plan B Shade Comfort factor Samsung. Above: Resene Blackest Black, painted on these walls,Seating is another integral part of a media room. Modular sofas are ideal for their flexible design, allowing you to play around with theResene absorbs more light than any other Resene colour,Neutral Bay Resenemaking it ideal for media rooms. Floor painted inseating arrangements. Wrap the seating around the room or create aResene QuarterQuarter TunaResene Stepping Stone, cabinet in Resene Nero androw of plush seats as seen in a cinema. Extra details such asNew Denim Bluevase in Resene Element. Sofa and side table fromthick carpet and soft furnishings will also help to absorb Matisse, rug from Baya, Frame television fromsound, making the space more practical; lush fabrics Samsung. Resene such as velvet add a sense of vintage luxury. To tie theResene Half MerinoLeft: Channel a little cinematic drama by creating aroom together, consider installing custom cabinetryHalf Fuscousmedia room with walls in sumptuous Resenepainted in the same Resene colour as the wall. All youGreyWelcome and flooring in Resene Colorwood Shade.need to do now is agree on a movie to watch! Side table (left) in Resene Lakeside with legs in Resene Epic, side table (right) in Resene Island Time with legsReseneReseneResene in Resene Plan B and vase in Resene Island Time. SofasSilver Sand Merlot Cabbage Pontfrom Interior Warehouse, rug from Early Settler,ReseneReseneResene Frame television and easel from Samsung.Stepping Stone Vanquish Welcome66 67'