The kitchen is pride of place for homeowners Blake and Gabs, and where everyone tends to gather. A corner painted in deep dark Resene Cod Grey adds just the right amount of depth to the room, otherwise painted in various strengths of Resene Tea, a popular beige white.

A wonderful balance of black Resene Cod Grey and white Resene Tea on the kitchen walls.

The kitchen and living room, which opens up to a deck and pool. The ceiling is painted in Resene Alabaster, a crisp white that adds another dimension to the monochromatic living area, looking great above Resene Cod Grey (black) and Resene Tea (white, on the walls).

How many shades of white can you count? There are three – Resene Akaroa on the walls and fireplace surrounds, Resene Alabaster on the ceiling and trims, and Resene Blanc, a Parisian white, on the wood paneling.

The walls of this 1920s character home are beautifully textured with grooves and panels brought alive by varying strengths and shades of white. Here the walls are painted in Resene Half Tea, with trims in Resene Alabaster.

Daughter Sophie's room is painted in Resene Eighth Friar Grey, with trims in Resene Alabaster, showing brighter colour through her artwork and accessories.

Young Ollie's room is painted in Resene Half Tea and Resene Alabaster.

The same goes for Hugo's room, using Resene Half Tea to draw light into an otherwise sunless space. The ceilings are also in Resene Alabaster.

The most challenging room of the house refurbishment. The main bedroom, once a two-level room, now has an ensuite, generous dressing room and a fabulously cosy bed setting. The walls are painted in Resene Tea.