Drinks stop

Tired from a long day in the office, the new interior repaint will invigorate even the most bone weary, with hues of Resene Enigma (greyed violet), Resene Double Putty (strong cream beige), Resene Sandcastle (sandy salmon brown), Resene Scarlett (spicy blue red) and Resene Bud (muted green) punching out from the walls against a neutral backdrop of Resene Parchment (light beige neutral).

The space opening qualities of Resene Parchment combined with feature colours has resulted in the desired airy atmosphere with each feature hue used to delineate a specific area, such as the bar and restaurant. Resene Scarlett, a deep red, acts as a rich stimulus for the appetite in the restaurant. A once dark green ceiling now gleams in Resene Parchment, lifting the perceived height of the ceiling and adding to the airy atmosphere.

Chock full of patrons day in and out, durable paint systems were a must to keep the finish looking good. Walls and the entrance and stairwell are coated in Resene Zylone SpaceCote low sheen waterborne enamel teamed with Resene Enamacryl gloss waterborne enamel on skirtings, woodwork, pillars, the ceiling and in the kitchen to give an attractive gloss contrast and an easy clean kitchen surface. Both enabled a quick repaint, drying fast with low odour, minimising downtime before the patrons could get in for their next meal or drink fix. For the ultimate high gloss look, verandah details were picked out in Resene Super Gloss.

The pine bar has retained its natural look, finished in a custom made Resene Colorwood interior wood stain colour. To complete the new tip to toe makeover, flooring from the beloved Embassy theatre has been combined into the design.

The first major project of a new Wellington design company, Design Habbitts, The Malthouse makeover was surprisingly smooth. Cheers!

Building Contractor: Greg McPhee
Curtains: Helen's Curtain Service
Interior Designer: Nicola Habbitts, Design Habbitts
Painting Contractor: Red Shirt Painting
Resene: Maureen Cooper, Lambton Quay Resene ColorShop; Camille Jaspers, Wellington Architectural Services Representative
From the Resene News – issue 2/2004

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