b'paint it rightChoose the right Resenecolours and paints for the job.keep your coolResene CoolColour technology makes painting exterior surfaces in darker colours both easier and safer. It can be used on all sorts of exterior materials and applications, from weatherboards and concrete to windowsills. A Resene CoolColour looks like a normal colour but thanks to special pigment technology it reflects more heat, so it doesnt get as hot as a normal colour would.ReseneHilltop gemBuddha GoldAs collectors of art, craft and material culture, Brian and Nigels decision to move to the country saw them wanting to create a new, well-crafted house, designed with Japanese influences, that would be comfortable to live in and showcase their collection of local craft. They found the perfect site high up on the hills above Martinborough with a view over the -Ruamahanga Valley. Approaching from the valley floor, the first sight of the hilltop home is a golden glow unfurling on the horizon.The rich golden tone of Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen in Resene Buddha Gold painted on the plywood and battens combined with eaves and soffit in Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel in ReseneAbove: The family dogs keep watch on Silver Chalice works harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. Brianthe beach at the entrance to this Piha, and Nigel romantically call this home their golden temple.Auckland home. For a paw friendly deck stain choose Resene Woodsman Decking design Fiona Christeller www.fionachristeller.com ReseneOil Stain in Resene Natural, giving an build LYNK Construction www.lynkconstruction.co.nz Silver Chalice extra layer of protection from paws and claws. Walls stained in Resene Waterborne Woodsman in Resene Pitch Black. Image by Jackie Meiring.top it off When youre decorating, its best to work from the top down.Refresh your roof or give it a whole new colour look with Resene Summit Roof Semi-Gloss. If you have a steep roof, choose a mid-range colour to reduce glare.Roof colours tend to look much lighter once you paint them on because of the bright sunlight.If you are choosing between two roof colours, its often best to pick the darker one as it will look lighter in the sun.best foot forwardPaths and stepping stones around your home can come in for a lot of wear and tear and build up moss, mould and other gunk, especially after a wet winter.Spray these areas twice a year with Resene Deep Above: Warming this Christchurch home is the glowing shade of ReseneClean to keep them clean and in good Aroha in Resene Sonyx 101 waterborne semi-gloss. The bright and cheerfulshape.And if the colour is starting to look door is painted in Resene Jordy Blue, a complementary shade to welcomea little too faded, refresh it with Resene guests. The trims and posts are painted in Resene Black White, framing theWalk-on or Resene Concrete Stain.homes colourful exterior beautifully.ReseneReseneResene design Team Architects Christchurch www.teamarchitects.co.nz Aroha Chill Out Pitch Black33'