Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52And greens, and even pink! Many of us these days have very streamlined laundries, cleverly hidden in cupboards, but if you’re blessed with a good-sized room for your washing machine and dryer, it can be a great place to play around with paint colours. As a rule it’s not a room seen by visitors or a place in which you, hopefully, linger so if you feel like trying out some more colours, this is the place to do it. 1Although Resene Copyrite is a very sedate neutral and somewhat sober in personality, in this laundry it appears warm and welcoming. It’s a shade that becomes deeper and richer when used in smaller spaces that aren’t blessed with lots of natural light. The ceiling here is painted with the very popular Resene Alabaster, a light, bright white with just a hint of black. It’s a pleasingly understated backdrop for almost any other colour and helps to lighten any small room. 2This scheme evokes the feel of a country cottage and uses a watery blue that’s in keeping with the function of the room. Resene Ship Cove is a blue with touches of grey and violet, while the delicate tones of Resene Half Sea Fog are used on the ceiling. Brightly coloured storage buckets add just the right level of vibrancy – and of course they’re very useful. 3It’s a myth that you should only use pale colours in small rooms. In fact, whites can make a room like this feel like the inside of a chilly bin. Dark colours, like this deep marine blue-green Resene Tarawera, enliven the room and because dark colours recede, it makes the room look larger. In keeping with the green undertones, the sharp and deliciously fresh Resene Quarter Thorndon Cream looks right at home on the ceiling here. 4Some like it hot pink, and this free- wheeling and fun-loving Resene Rouge certainly does the trick. Jazzing up what is normally a utilitarian room, it complements the coloured bins and the retro wall poster. A surprisingly complex neutral, Resene White Linen is a perfect choice for the ceiling. Generally speaking washing clothes isn’t usually much fun, but this laundry will always have you smiling! blues… washday 1 Resene Copyrite Resene Ship Cove 44 |