b"feature homeResene Bismark transforms thisBelow: While paint wasnt the only tool used in the makeover, it was undoubtedly the most transformational, with Resene home, complementing its 1970sBismark the standout favourite of 24 colour options suggested by Cloud Dwellers. To complement the wood stairwell, the aesthetic and wrapping it in abannisters were painted in Resene Foundry.warm hug. ReseneResene Triple Rice Cake FoundryI n 2007, Michael and Amanda bought a home in Brisbanes BridgemanDowns,rippedoutthecarpets,strippedthe wallpaper and gave the walls a lick of paint. Eighteen months later, they upped and moved to Sydney for a decade. They returned with plans to sweep the home of an unfortunate 1970s legacymainly, a pokey kitchen (it wasnt a joy to be in) and a dark and dysfunctional layout that put a massive walk-in pantry in the middle of the house. Butlikemanyhomesofthatera,ithadgoodbones;the architecture was interesting, the craftsmanship excellent and the materials top quality. The existing house had a real mix of things that were fantastic and terrible, says Jason Haigh, co-director of architectural practice Cloud Dwellers. The kitchen was a letdown, and the house flowed awkwardly.Butlotsofexpressedtimbergavethetwo-storey suburban home a dominant characteristic of warmth, detailed scale and linear geometries.Blue moodsEnter a kind of blue: Resene Bismark, to be exact. While paint wasnt the only tool used in the buildings makeover, it was undoubtedly the mosttransformational.Morethanjustacolour,ReseneBismark defines the home.Says Jason: Its common to hear people talk about restrained colourpalettes.Butwebelieveaneutralmaterialpalettewill generate a neutral reaction; how can you fall in love with a space if it makes you feel nothing? Thebriefwastorenovatethehome'sgroundfloor,which contained all the common areas. Builders demolished the kitchen and surrounding internal walls, leaving the perimeter walls painted in Resene Triple Rice Cake to frame the four new interconnected living spaces (dining, lounge, kitchen and play area). Cork flooring was removed and the slab polished. The project also unmasked a previously concealed staircase. The house is much more liveable now. The kitchen is the hub, so having it opened up, with the island facing the living areas, has transformedthehouse,saysMichael.Before,everyonefelt isolated in different rooms. Now, the areas are combined.Opposite: Resene Bismark does double duty, accentuating the homes 1970s architecture and marking four new interconnected living spaces. The warm colour of the original timber was such a strong element in the space, says Jason. We balanced this by going to the opposite side of the colour wheel to get the ideal complementary colour. We explored many options, but this balance led Resene Bismark to win everyone over. The wallsare painted in Resene Triple Rice Cake.Resene Bismark19"