Stylish and sustainable

Colour the country competition - finalist 3

Richard Sedcole, a retired agriculture lecturer living near Rangiora, North Canterbury, has always had a hands-on approach to home projects.

His latest endeavour, a garden shed built from leftover building materials and finished with Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen, has earned him high-praise and a $1,000 Resene ColorShop voucher.

Richard’s shed is a testament to resourcefulness. "I built the shed using leftover timber from my house construction," he says. The concrete slab was poured by a builder, but Richard sourced most of the materials himself, including iron for the roof, which was left over from a barn repair. The only major purchase, was exterior-grade plywood for the walls, keeping the project both sustainable and cost-effective.

For the finishing touches, Richard turned to a trusted brand. "I’ve used Resene paints for years," he shares. "They’re easy to clean, durable, and have a great colour range." He experimented with several Resene testpots before settling on Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen tinted to Resene Dark Rum, the perfect shade for his shed, ensuring it blended beautifully with the surrounding property.

The results were exactly what he had hoped for. "I’m very happy with the finish," Richard says. "The colour turned out exactly as advertised." His freshly painted garden shed is not only functional but also an attractive feature on his property, adding value as he prepares to put his home on the market.

Richard’s winning shed project demonstrates how a little ingenuity, combined with quality materials, can turn a practical building into a prize-winning accomplishment. His success with the Resene Colour the Country competition shows that even a simple garden shed can make a big impact.

top tip  While old garden sheds can often be an eyesore, it’s easy to make them blend into the background by refreshing the finish with dark Resene paints or stains that will help the shed recede into the background. When you’re choosing dark colours, remember to ask for a Resene CoolColour finish to help reflect more heat and keep your dark coating and shed cooler.

Taking tiny houses to a new level

Our Highly Commended entry this issue comes from Hugh Mackenzie, a retired farmer, now living in the Gisborne area. Hugh makes Doll’s Houses for a local charity shop and “The Stables” (as pictured) is one of his latest creations, coated in Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen tinted to Resene Red Planet. With delightful detailing and striking colour, these tiny houses are a hit with all ages. And the low sheen durable finish stands up well to all the knocks and bumps of playtime.

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