b'relax with restful tonesResene Colour Expert Rebecca Long suggests this alternative scheme:Brooding greens such as Resene Ravine can bring so much power to your exterior and are the perfect backdrop for a lush garden. The cloudy, smoked grey undertone of Resene Ravine pairs effortlessly with crisp Resene Double Black White and earthy Resene Gravel CoolColour. Selecting a new colour scheme for the exterior of your home is quite different to selecting a new colour scheme for the interior. Not only is it a larger area to paint but there are often multiple substrates and fixtures to think about. Repetition is key to keeping a scheme in balance and in this instance Resene Double Black White is applied to multiple substrates. Pergolas are a great way to frame and create an outdoor living space. Create ambience by hanging festoon lights, lighting candles and layering pots and planters. Whether your space features a hot tub, dining table or simply a cosy seat, painted pots and planters are very cost-effective and a great way to bring atmosphere to your outdoor living space.email rebecca.long@resene.co.nzweb www.resene.com/colourconsultResene RavineAVERI planterFreedom Furniturewww.freedomfurniture.co.nz0800 469 327Resene Bright SparkEuropean Willow Clay Turkish Resene cotton towel Bokara GreyAdairswww.adairs.co.nz09 525 8108AVUTTO planter Freedom Furniturewww.freedomfurniture.co.nz Hot tub0800 469 327 Cedar Hot TubsResenewww.cedarhottubs.co.nzillustrationDouble Black White 022 322 4444Malcolm WhiteResene AdrenalinOcto potFreedom Furniturewww.freedomfurniture.co.nz0800 469 32757'