Habitat plus - at one with the land
With modern architects aware of the need to design new buildings that integrate seamlessly with their surroundings...
Especially in country and coastal areas, there are certain challenges when it comes to choosing colour. Yet the most suitable palettes are far from dull. Even in the most basic earthy shades, there are myriad variations, and when used together effectively they can bring a home alive, as an organic, functioning part of its environment.
Top tip: Create a scheme inspired by nature by uploading a photograph of the landscape around you on to the Resene Colour Palette Generator It will turn your photograph into a Resene colour palette. It’s fun; give it a try.
1.A combination of paints and stains picks out the different elements of this Brent Hulena-designed home. Taking its cue from the dramatic backdrop of stony hillside, this scheme sees
Resene Smokey Ash used on the cedar base. The weatherboards are defined with the no-nonsense grey
Resene Cloud, which is used again on the plaster fence for an effect that's crisp and cool.
Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream on the eaves and fascia lifts this dwelling skyward in a billowing cloud of brightness. This is a home that's completely in tune with its environs.
2.Contrast is the key to this scheme’s appeal. Stained with
Resene Limed Oak, the cedar base practically floats above the ground, and
Resene Triple Dune lends a rich glow to the weatherboards and fascia. The rich creamy
Resene Spanish White is ideal for use on the plaster fence and chimney as well as on the eaves, where it catches and reflects natural light.
3.For a lighter, brighter effect that’s slightly more grass than stone-based, the cedar is stained, appropriately, with
Resene Bleached Cedar. The rich wheaten tones of
Resene Sisal are used on the weatherboards, while the light, yellow-tinged fullness of
Resene Half Rice Cake enhances the eaves. Reliable
Resene Grey Friars, a deep mountainous grey, makes the fascia board really stand out, while
Resene Himalaya adds a deep spicy green gold to the chimney wall.
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