b'timeless styleRight: Create the illusion of limestone walls using Resene FX Paint Effects medium with layers of Resene Half Canterbury Clay, Resene Eighth Canterbury Clay and Resene Double Spanish White. The shutters and windowsill are Resene Kangaroo and the faux cobbled patio is painted in Resene Half Canterbury Clay, Resene Eighth Canterbury Clay, Resene Double Spanish White, Resene Blanc and Resene Half Spanish White. Vases in Resene Soothe, Resene Pewter and Resene Alabaster. Large amphora in Resene FX Faux Rust Effect. Table and chair from Jardin, coffee cup and hat stylists own.ReseneResene Half Spanish White KangarooReseneResene Double Spanish White SpindleHamptons, Down UnderWe do like to be beside the seaside in the Antipodes. No matter where you are in New Zealand, you are never more than 225km from the ocean. In Australia, 85 per cent of the population lives within 50km of the coast. Kiwis and Aussies love the sea, the beach, our kaimoana and our coastal homes. While the most iconic coastal interior style comes from the Hamptons in New Yorks Long Island, in this part of the world, weve put our own unique spin on this classic coastal style.Our take on beachside living is often more family-focused and much more relaxed than our American counterparts. To emulate the Hamptons look, start withwhitewallsusingacrispgrey-edgedwhite suchasReseneBlackWhiteorReseneAlabaster. Alternatively, create a salt-licked look using Resenetouches.Thisclassiclookneverfeelsdatedandiskey features Colorwood Whitewash.particularlycharmingforoutdoorareasonvillas,Mediterranean lookAdd blue accentsfurniture, vases and DIY artworkbungalows and Queenslanders. Though the key element Limestone or stucco can all be painted in navy shades, including Reseneto this look is limestone, uncommon in this part of thewallsBlue Night or Resene Biscay. Or try layering with lighterworld, its easy to emulate the stones smooth edges and Deep overhanging blues, such as Resene Halcyon (inspired by the colourirregular finish using Resene FX Paint Effects medium.eaves ofseafoam)andasofterwhitelikegreen-edgedI used Resene Canterbury Clay in two strengthsWrought iron piecesResene Merino.half and eighthas well as Resene Double Spanish Cobbled or terrazzo courtyardsThe Hamptons style is an easy one to get right if youWhite to help create a feeling of earthy Mediterranean Window shutters just stick to a simple palette of three main colours,warmth, says interior designer Annick Larkin.Terracotta pots and says interior designer Vanessa Nouwens.The Resene FX Paint Effects medium allowed meamphora planted Anchor the look with flooring stained in chocolateto create the illusion of a beautiful stucco wall. Itswith white or red brownusingReseneColorwoodBark,protectedbymuch easier to do than it looks, she adds. geraniumsResene Qristal ClearFloor.For new builds, consider a plaster faade using In kitchens, white Shaker-style cabinetry with bevelledINTEGRA lightweight concrete cladding with EzytexResene edges and shell handles exemplifies the Hamptons look,AdobeplasterfinishfromReseneConstructionAlabasterand few homes are complete without a barbecue area.Systems (www.reseneconstruction.co.nz), which canResene BlancManycoastalhomeshaveweatherboardcladding,be painted in any Resene colour.Resene Colorwood which is a gentle nod to the ribbing of a ship. CreateTraditionalshuttersgiveyourhomesexteriorWhitewashindoor/outdoor flow by continuing the horizontal linesold-world charm. These can be painted in contrastingResene indoorswithtongue-and-groovepanellingorbycolours, such as a fresh blue like Resene Fountain Blue.Eighth Canterbury Clayscrewing battens into the wall.Alternatively, for a more subtle palette, choose a softResene Texture is key in a white space. Keep this in mind,beige such as Resene Kangaroo. Cobbles and terrazzoHalf Canterbury ClayResene so you dont make the space look flat, says Vanessa.underfoot give the space a hand-crafted artisanal look,Canterbury ClayAddtexturethroughdetailsonthewallorviaand natural stones are easily mimicked using ReseneResene accessories such as coral and shells. Walk-Onpavingpaint.Pergolas,paintedinanoff- Pewterwhite such as Resene Kangaroo, are a classic feature ofResene Mediterranean Italianate gardens which link indoor and outdoor areas.Fountain BlueA trip to Tuscany or Provence might be once in aThesestructuresareidealforalfrescodiningandResene Colorwood Barklifetime,butyoucanmakeeverydayaEuropeanprovide a frame for climbing plants such as grapevines,Resene escape by creating a courtyard with Mediterraneanjasmine or bougainvillea (watch the thorns).Biscay19'