b'inspired interiorsalternative solutionsReseneHalf Milk WhiteReseneMilk WhiteReseneHalf Spanish WhiteGabrielle Courtenay ReseneArtist and designer, Sydney Half Pale Rosewww.gabriellecourtenay.comMy use of dusky violets is inspired by myReseneneighbours flowering myrtle trees and addsUrbanecolour to the room for both night and day use. Adding green to the palette adds warmth and complements the violet tones, while theResenePoetlighter artwork adds lightness and contrast.Right: Panelled wall in Resene Effortless, right wall in Resene Rum, ceiling andResenebowl in Resene Poet, floorboards stainedEffortlessin Resene Colorwood Natural and vases in Resene Half Spanish White. Rose artwork by Gabrielle Courtenay, sofa,Resenechairs and rug from Nick Scali, lamp Powder Bluefrom Shut The Front Door.ReseneRumReseneGravelReseneMeryl Southey Half KarakaResene Colour Expertwww.resene.com/colourexpertI wanted to visually soften the room with a Hamptons-esque look. I added a sense of height by replacing the board and batten with plywood lengths, strong enough to support the weight of the television, while adding visual texture. From this perspective, I have imagined the main sofa moved to the unseen wall opposite the television and added floor cushions to accommodate extra lounging. I like multifunctional spaces and furniture so Ive added built-in MDF custom cabinetry to match the wall. Keeping it off the ground adds a sense of space. I also like that the Samsung Frame TV works as art when not in use. The sliding barn door makes the room really user-friendly, as it can be easily closed off for an intimate, quieter viewing experience.Left: Ply wall cabinet and barn door in Resene Milk White, right wall in Resene Powder Blue, ceiling in Resene Half Milk White and floorboards finished in Resene Colorwood Light Greywash topcoated with Resene Qristal ClearFloor. Chair from Danske Mbler, Frame TV from Samsung, floor cushion, throws, vases, pots and tray of candles from Freedom, check cushion from Adairs, side table and coffee table from A&C Homestore, lamp from Early Settler, rug from Bremworth, four-wick candle from The Warehouse.For more living space ideas and inspiration, visit www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/living-room. byresene.co.nz 11'