Open and inviting, with a soft internal palette, the living room and kitchen is 'the belly' of the home where everyone tends to gather. The walls were painted in Resene Half Thorndon Cream, a highly versatile off-white from the Resene Whites & Neutrals range. Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream, a sharp white, was used for the ceiling, trims and doors.

The home has a contemporary and Scandinavian feel, with a mix of textured materials in soft, natural tones. Resene Half Thorndon Cream on the walls creates a lovely and light atmosphere throughout.

Although bold, the Damask-style wallpaper in Nick and Ingrid's bedroom doesn't overwhelm, and is nicely balanced with the soft Resene Half Thorndon Cream on the other walls. The wallpaper is Vision Camarque (48656) and is available from selected Resene ColorShops.

The second bedroom has a dreamier feel, with Elements (46524) wallpaper also from Resene ColorShops. It blends beautifully with the walls in Resene Half Thorndon Cream and trims in Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream. 

They chose Elements (46520) wallpaper for the walls of the entryway, also from Resene. It sets the tone of the home's colour palette, rich in natural hues.

Ingrid chose Resene Mellow Yellow, her favourite colour from the paint range, for their youngest daughter's bedroom. "It is a such a warm, bright fun colour. Perfect for a young girl," she says.

The ensuite bathroom is kept simple in Resene Half Thorndon Cream on the walls, and Resene Eighth Thorndon Cream from the ceiling, trims and door.

Outside, the bagged brick exterior was painted in Resene Titania and the timber cladding was stained in Resene Waterborne Woodsman in Resene Woody Bay from the Resene exterior wood stains range.

The light and dark contrast was designed to separate the house into pods, giving it a more architectural feel and structure.

Copper soakers are a nice addition to the cladding. The stained timber, in Resene Waterborne Woodsman in Resene Woody Bay, is a pleasing addition to the home's natural bush surroundings.