Resene Paris White provides a tasteful pale green backdrop in the living area, showcasing the pops of orange and carefully selected furniture. The ceiling is painted in Resene Eighth Spanish White.

Resene Eighth Spanish White painted on the ceiling doesn’t distract the eye in a room that already competes for attention. Resene Paris White in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen offers a low-sheen finish on the walls without sacrificing durability. It’s also Environmental Choice approved.

With retro wood cabinetry and a groovy green benchtop, the chosen paint colour needed to play bridesmaid to the kitchen design – support but not steal the thunder.  Resene Half Spanish White is the perfect off-white choice – understated and classic.

Mary hopes that the home's interior evokes a sense of nostalgia for both the owner and visitors. “It’s certainly not what you’d expect, and hopefully is a source of both laughter and memories,” says Mary. The walls are painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom tinted to Resene Half Spanish White.

The schist fireplace is a stylish nod to Arrowtown's miners-cottage heritage. The silver-grey stone sits beautifully alongside the walls painted in Resene Paris White and showcases the classic timber features in the built-in display shelving and mantel. The ceiling is Resene Eighth Spanish White.

“Resene Paris White, a pale green colour, is a favourite for restful bedrooms”, says architect Mary Jowett. The furniture came from a range of op-shops and auctions, with the designer scouring the Queenstown Lakes area hoping to strike gold. The ceiling is painted in Resene Eighth Spanish White.

While many renovators quickly strip their projects of out-of-trend carpet, wallpaper and design, Mary kept heritage elements wherever possible. The curtain pelmets nod to the home's original design, while the walls painted in Resene Paris White offer a modern twist to the colour palette. The ceiling is Resene Eighth Spanish White.

No homage to the 70s is complete with the classic itchy-yet-soft wool blanket. The green tones in this twin bedroom match beautifully with the restful walls painted in Resene Paris White. The ceiling is painted in Resene Eighth Spanish White.

Resene Ce Soir adorns these ensuite walls, with the funky tile flooring playing off the bright purple.  The ceiling is Resene Eighth Spanish White.

The main bathroom demands attention with Resene Wham, while the toilet (not shown) has a shot of colour with Resene Twisted Sister. “With names like Resene Wham, Resene Ce Soir, Resene Twisted Sister and Resene Grass Hopper, what is there not to love?”, laughs Mary.

Revamped landscaping and a new colour scheme gave this traditional 1970s home a new lease on life. The vigorous olive green of Resene Grasshopper is offset by the subtle Resene Quarter Fossil, which gently blends both green and beige tones.