b'bathroomsReseneResene Resene Indian Ink WarriorRavenpowder powerbirds of aResene Powder rooms or guest bathrooms and Auberginetoilets are small spaces that can make a big impression. These small spaces are a fun place to try creative ideas, and if you change your mind, they can be painted over in an afternoon.feather Go wild with wallpaper Above: This tropical powder room, Powder rooms are a great place to try a fun Resene wallpaper print, especially since interesting patterns can visually expand a small room. Resene wallpapers come withdesigned by Whitewood Homes, codes and some designs are markedcombines a feature wall in Resene Wallpaper Collection 220125 with A bold peacock-blue powderas washable, super washable,Resene Merino trims, cabinetry from scrubbable or spongeable, dependingDezignatek, pink basin from Concrete room and a Resene Ravenon the level of humidity/steam theyNation (available at Plumbline), bathroom ensure this homecan withstand (ask your Resenetapware from Abi Interiors.ColorShop staff for advice). Unlike renovation takes flight. bathrooms, powder rooms generally arent affected by steam, so you can T herearefewthingsaslovelyasrelaxinginClare decided to play on the rooms natural assets andchoose from a wider range of styles. abathtubtodecompressafteralongday.make it glamorous. Choose glam geometrics, bold florals, Althoughcrisp,cleanwhitesandsoothingThefamilychosepeacock-bluetiles,andClarefruity tropicals or wild botanicals from neutral paint colours are often associated with spasfound a colour to match their glamour in Resene Fastthe Resene Wallpaper Collection. For andwellness-themedbathrooms,interiordesignerForward, a deep slate blue with a moody undertonemore wallpaper inspiration and for Clare Kitching of Peachhaus Design and Developmentof green. tips on how to hang wallpaper, see the free habitat pluswallpaper (www.instagram.com/peachhausdesign)saysboldWe painted everything in Resene Fast Forward book, Resene colour choices can create a room that is boththewalls,thebackofthedoor,theceiling.Itsavailable from Resene ColorShops or striking and a sanctuary. definitely a dark colour when youre in there, but theonline at www.resene.com/wallpaper.When designing a bathroom, most people dontglossy tiles bounce the light around. We added in the come and say, I want to use colour but I say, Bewalnut vanity and brushed brass fittings for the glamGo dark and brave and give it a go! says Clare.factor, Clare says. mysterious Above: Deep blue-green Resene Clare was happy to find herself on the same pagePowder rooms often lackWarrior is ideal for a small space as her clients Mel and Joe, who were keen to embraceTips for designing a bathroom natural light, so why notwith little natural light. Vanity,basin and LED mirror from Above: In the family bathroom, Resene Raven is a timeless shade of grey-bluerich, deep colours in the renovation of their RemueraEvery space is different depending on how you use it,embrace their dark side and use aPlumbing World.and a luxe counterpoint to the white and grey found in the bathware andfamilyhome.ThecouplehadmovedtoAucklandClare says, and she uses that as a starting point. Fordramatic colour to amp up the marble tiles. Resene Quarter Rice Cake is used on the skirtings, shutters andfrom San Francisco, where their previous house had ainstance, in the bathroom, Mel knew that they wouldglamour? Try a rich blue such as ceiling. Tiles from Tile Space, bath and tapware from Robertson Bathware,lot of colour. They wanted to make sure that thisnot be tidying up all the time after the children, so weResene Warrior or Resene Indian Ink, vanity and basin from Bathco. The floor is jarrah. Use Resene Qristal ClearFloorhome felt similar.decided on what we wanted to see from the hallway.a charcoal such as Resene Nocturnal to protect timber flooring. When I first met Mel, she said she did not want anWe hid the shower in an alcove and chose the bath as or a deep crimson or purple such as Opposite: For the powder room, we wanted to create a dark, moody andall-white house, though she did want areas that werethe showpiece, positioning it at the end of the roomResene Burgundy or Resene elegant vibe, says interior designer Clare Kitching. We chose Resene Fastlight and bright, says Clare. What Mel envisaged forunder a window. The same logic applies to surfaces.Aubergine. Use Resene SpaceCote Forward as its a deep slate blue with undertones of green. This colour workedher Remuera residence was a Hollywood-glam vibeThink about the materials and how you will use them.Low Sheen for easy cleanability and perfectly with the glossy peacock-coloured finger tiles up to the dado line andinterspersed with mid-century modern furniture thatWe chose a hardwearing vanity surface in engineered is the perfect backdrop for the brushed brass tapware and shelf. Tiles fromadded durability.Tile Space, vanity and fittings from Robertson Bathware.would sit well with the 1930s bungalow. A powderstone for the kids bathroom that will take heavy use, room and bathroom were spaces that Clare felt couldwhereas Mel chose marble for her ensuite. Go naturaltop tip takesomestrongcolour,andReseneRavenandClare adds that smaller spaces are ideal for beingNature-inspired spaces areBathrooms are one of the highest wear-and-tear areas of your homemoistureResene Fast Forward do the trick nicely. brave with your Resene paint colours. Its not a hugea huge interior trend, and is an extra challenge for all surfaces. To withstand this, you need an enamel- Joe is a sailor who is used to being out in naturedeal to change the colour if you really dont like it, butpowder rooms are noAbove: Take a leaf from Mother style paint, such as Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen for walls, Resene SpaceCotewith the sea and a varying backdrop of blue and greymy client Mel was pleased that she went bolder. Youexception. Try painting the walls inNatures playbook with Resene Flat for ceilings and Resene Lustacryl for trims. If you are painting an adjacentskies, says Clare, can choose classic in the fittings such as tiles, but thedeep greens such as Resene Raptor,Raptor paired with organic bedroom, extend the paint finishes from the bathroom into the bedroom for aWe drew on the colour palette of the ocean bypaint can always be changed out. furnishings, such as this round basin unifying effect. If youre choosing whites and off-whites, use the Reseneusing blues and neutrals to create a near-neutral paletteResene Palm Green or Resene Seaweedfrom Plumbing World and wooden Kitchen & Bathroom versions of these products for added anti-bacterial silverwhile still infusing colour and life into the home.words Wendy Colville and add organic touches with roundvanities or flooring in Resene and MoulDefender protection.Theblue-greenpalettecontinuesintheimages Jackie Meiring, Plumbing World, Whitewood Homes basins, woven baskets, lush greeneryColorwood Natural protected with and wooden vanities or blinds.Resene Qristal ClearFloor.powder room, a space without much natural light. ReseneReseneReseneReseneReseneReseneReseneReseneResene Colorwood Fast Forward Palm Green Seaweed Raptor Quarter Rice Cake Merino Burgundy Nocturnal Natural42 43'