Jane and Philip’s newly renovated kitchen is painted in the fresh, light hues of Resene White and complemented by moody charcoal bench tops and a counter-to-ceiling mosaic tile splash back behind the range. The accent wall at the left is in Resene Glamour Puss. If you’re planning a large, bold feature wall, choose a matte finish such as Resene SpaceCote Flat to mask surface imperfections. Additionally, to protect concrete floors from wear and tear, use Resene Concrete Wax. 

Hints of fuchsia have been used within the dining area to tie in the colour of the Resene Glamourpuss accent wall. Resene Half Nullabor can be seen at the left while the rest of the walls and ceiling are in Resene White.

In the dining area, Resene Half Nullarbor provides an earthy backdrop for some of the homeowners’ most treasured artworks. The batten ceiling and adjacent walls are in Resene White.

Crisp whites, such as Resene White (seen here on the walls, ceiling and trims), and lofty batten ceilings can really help to visually lift and brighten a dark space. Paired with a light base like this seagrass carpet and a creamy high-pile rug, the height of the room is enhanced further. For added interest, homeowners Jane and Philip have added bold pops of emerald, aqua and chartreuse through their curtains and furniture.

Impressive ceiling beams and battens are a hallmark of the home. In the lofty second floor addition, light floods in from sliding patio doors that overlook Western Springs. The walls, ceiling and trims are painted Resene White. 

To help open up the space, a window was added to the rear extension. It allows natural light to pour in on to the Resene Glamour Puss statement wall. The adjacent wall, ceiling and railing are in Resene White.

Architect Malcolm Walker used bold Resene Glamour Puss in the home’s open stairwell as a striking, space-defining accent that links the upstairs living space with the kitchen, dining and den below. The adjacent wall and balcony railing are in Resene White, while the ‘throw’ from the Resene Glamour Puss might have you believe it is pink. 

A vibrant woven mat hangs on the wall just inside the entryway, setting the tone for the rest of the space beyond. The walls are painted Resene White and the door is painted Resene Black Rock.

In the cosy ground floor den, the walls are painted Resene White and are complemented by a batten ceiling in Resene Cosmos, a colour that continues on to the sky lit ceiling in the hallway. Resene Glamour Puss wraps around the corner of the stairwell on to the bathroom door. The bulkhead is painted Resene White.

Bathroom feature wall in Resene Black Rock, surrounding walls in Resene White and door in Resene Glamour Puss. To protect your bathroom from moisture, use Resene SpaceCote Flat Kitchen & Bathroom, which has the anti-bacterial protection silver and the mould inhibitor MoulDefender. For doors and skirting boards, choose Resene Lustacryl for hard wearing low sheen finish or Resene Enamacryl for a gloss finish.

From the front, the home’s simple and understated white and red exterior may look similar to when it was originally built in the 1920s, save for its attractive Resene Black Rock door and bright pops of Resene Havoc beneath the awnings.

Philip and Jane’s spare bedroom looks welcoming with walls in Resene White paired with darker timber furnishings and worldly touches.

architect Malcolm Walker, Malcolm Walker Architects

images Tom Young