Tineka and Sam chose the tranquil pastel green hue of Resene Quarter Robin Egg Blue for the walls in the kitchen. Alongside the plywood cabinets, it creates a warming and inviting space. The addition of Resene Black White on the ceiling and window trims and pressed metal splashback provides a dose of fresh, bright white.

Resene Quarter Robin Egg Blue is continued in the dining room with Resene Black White on the ceiling, skirtings and window trims. The colour of the dining chairs, which is similar to Resene Nero, adds a contemporary edge to the soft, light-filled space.

Tineka and Sam uncovered the original brick fireplace during the renovation. It presents a striking heritage feature along with the original kauri floorboards. Resene Quarter Robin Egg Blue on the walls helps to warm up the space – especially when paired with Resene Black White on the ceiling, skirtings and window trims.

In the girls’ bedroom, Resene Quarter Robin Egg Blue is paired with Resene Wallpaper Collection 90321. This is Tineka’s favourite room of the house, “I love the mix of greens and pinks,” she says. “It’s a space that will grow with them.”

The field green hue of Resene Clover makes a striking feature in the master bedroom, which beautifully complements the original wooden fireplace mantel. The pastel cream of Resene Bianca lines the walls and Resene Black White on the ceiling and window trims brightens the normally dark space.

Tineka and Sam chose to keep the wooden panelling that lines the hallway, pairing it with Resene Quarter Robin Egg Blue on the upper half of the walls. Resene Black White features again on the door frames and ceiling and the soft dusty pink of Resene Blanched Pink makes a soothing appearance on the inside of the front door.

Softly patterned tiles are a beautiful pairing with the shiplap walls painted in Resene Oxygen, a soft, airy grey blue. Resene Black White features on the ceiling and skirtings.

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