Modern and classic decor live together in this updated character villa. The walls in the kitchen are painted in soft Resene Quarter Duck Egg Blue, with trims and ceiling painted in Resene Albescent White.

The formal lounge has a timeless feel, painted in dusky Resene Inside Back. We asked two designers to suggest a different look for this lounge, including an alternative colour scheme – see their gorgeous designs here.

The formal dining room is designer Michael Mansvelt’s favourite room, painted in inky Resene Coast.

The master bedroom is the only neutral space in the home, painted in Resene Albescent White. The bedroom looks out to coastal views.

Across the hallway is their daughter’s bedroom, painted in Resene Half Periglacial Blue with accents of soft red and pink in the decor.

In the hallway, bold Resene Wireless is painted on the walls with Resene Albescent White on the tongue and groove. Traditional paintings on the walls and a contemporary light fitting once again show the home’s perfect balance of old and new.

While a villa exterior traditionally features up to six colours, Michael chose two colours to update the outside of this two-storey Taranaki home. The weatherboards are painted in Resene Wireless, with Resene Albescent White and Resene Black trims. Resene Wireless is from an older colour collection – try Resene Half Baltic Sea as an alternative.

Top tip: Resene Lumbersider is the best paint for exterior use on wooden surfaces if you’re after a low-sheen finish, whether you are painting your weatherboards or your fence.

If you are using a dark exterior colour, remember to ask for Resene CoolColour paint. It reflects more of the sun’s UV, protecting the paint and the cladding by minimising heat stress and potential damage.

While a villa exterior traditionally features up to six colours, Michael chose two colours to update the outside of this two-storey Taranaki home. The weatherboards are painted in Resene Wireless, with Resene Albescent White and Resene Black trims. Resene Wireless is from an older colour collection – try Resene Half Baltic Sea as an alternative.

Top tip: Resene Lumbersider is the best paint for exterior use on wooden surfaces if you’re after a low-sheen finish, whether you are painting your weatherboards or your fence.

If you are using a dark exterior colour, remember to ask for Resene CoolColour paint. It reflects more of the sun’s UV, protecting the paint and the cladding by minimising heat stress and potential damage.

A welcoming front entrance, painted in Resene Wireless on the weatherboards and trims in Resene Albescent White. The front door is painted in Resene Black. Resene Wireless is from an older colour collection – try Resene Half Baltic Sea as an alternative.