Says Jessica: “The space looked a bit empty, so my first paint project was to find a way of breaking up the space visually.” Her solution was to paint the lower part of the wall in dark Resene Bokara Grey, and the upper part in Resene Half Silver Chalice. “I love black but couldn’t paint the whole room black. So this was a way of introducing it in an acceptable manner.“ Jessica also called on her training as a graphic designer to create an oversized artwork to hang behind the dining table. The colours work well with the existing kitchen cabinetry colour, which is Resene Talisman. To give the new family room a cosy feel, the walls are painted in Resene Silver Chalice. The couple planned ahead by allowing a spot on the far wall for a gas fireplace in future… then they couldn’t decide on what type of fire so it’s now a feature wall, painted in Resene Bokara Grey, echoing the colour from the adjoining room. Above: The kitchen sits at one end of the long open-plan area. The cabinets are in Resene Talisman with the walls in Resene Half Silver Chalice. The half height colour at the side is Resene Bokara Grey. Left: The living room wall was originally designed to take a fireplace, but now sports art instead. The main colour is Resene Silver Chalice, the central feature is Resene Bokara Grey and the ceiling is Resene Half Thorndon Cream. feature house Resene Half Silver Chalice Resene Talisman Resene Half Thorndon Cream Resene Bokara Grey Resene Silver Chalice 25