b'outdoorResene ReseneSea Fog NebulaResene Resene Half Black White Baltic SeaResenePale SlateBelow: Privacy for this outdoor shower is provided by a corrugated iron wall painted in Resene Pale Slate and trimmed in Resene Half Baltic Sea. Deck flair all year stained in Resene Woodsman Uluru, tongue-and-groove wall painted in Resene Half Baltic Sea, bench in Resene Nebula, pots and crate in Resene Vista White,round MDF hooks in Resene Vista Creating outdoor rooms helps youWhite and Resene Nebula and table in Resene Colorwood Bask. use your outdoor spaces year round. Resene Living soap dispenser from Briscoes.T heres nothing like excellent indoor/outdoor flow to give your home a sense of scale, space and freedom. But it can get tricky when chilly, wet andwindyweatherstrikes.Adamp,cold,outdoor seating area isnt very inviting on a frosty day or evening.To breathe new lifeand useinto your outdoor areas in the cooler months, look for areas to turn into outdoor rooms and approach the design and styling just as you would your interiors.Resene Colour Expert Meryl Southey says this means starting with the feel and function you want to achieve.First, decide what ambience you want and how that fits into the design and function of the space. Look at the basics of colour. Are your colours warm orcool?Andwhataretheundertonesofthe neutrals? You will also need to consider the aspect of your outdoor room, she says.Also bear in mind the colour of your propertys exterior if your outdoor room is close to the house and look for places to add tonally similar coloursor a bold contrast.Shelter is also essential when it comes to using outdoorspacesinwinter,sothinkaboutstaining wooden trellis screens in on-trend deep shades like Resene Woodsman Crowshead, which looks dramatic against lighter home exterior colours, such as ever-popular Resene Sea Fog and Resene Black White. Resene FX Faux Rust Effect is another unique way toaddwarmcolourandvisualtextureondcor pieces like planters or trellisand its use is sure to be a talking point.That sounds like a great place to start planning your outdoor room!Outdoor showerTheressomethingaboutanoutdoorshowerat home that feels inherently luxurious and reminiscent of balmy beach holidays. Try to position your shower as close as possible to a door, with a clear path thats friendly to bare feet for quick trips back inside after a shower in the chill night air. Remember, this is both a functional space and a fun outdoor room, so add shelves, hooks and baskets for storing clothing and towels.22 byresene.co.nz'