b'alternative solutionnatural beautya sanctuary inspired by polar coloursDesigner Di Henshall suggests an alternative scheme:It can be daunting decorating a living room that will appeal to you and your family in terms of aesthetic and function. Drawing inspiration from the owners travels to Antarcticawehaveselectedanaturalcolourschemewithbeautifulyetpractical furnishings that complement the Resene colours. We have used deep green tones including Resene Seaweed on the right wall and deep blue Resene Coast on the left. Resene Alabaster is used for the ceiling and skirtings to help create further depth and life in the space. At our studio, we always specify Resene Alabaster for a bright white consistent finish. Resene Paddock is used on the cabinetry and by selecting the lighter toned cabinetry it helps soften the room. The flooring in Resene Colorwood Whitewash and the polyester blend rug are in harmonious shades of grey to finish the theme.email di@dihenshall.com.au web www.dihenshall.com.auResene PaddockMadrid Coffee TableBo Conceptwww.boconcept.com09 630 0557Resene Colorwood Whitewash Veneto Swivel Chair Resene Bo Concept Seaweed www.boconcept.com09 630 0557Atelier SofaCoco Republicbefore www.cocorepublic.co.nz Solando Gold Halo artwork0800 262 673 Coco RepublicResenewww.cocorepublic.co.nzCoast0800 262 673Above: Darker colours Resene Seaweed and Resene Coast give this modern luxeillustration living room design a cocooning quality and a sense of intimacy. Resene PaddockMalcolm White Resene on the cabinetry lightens the green wall and further softness comes through withBrown PodResene Alabaster on the ceiling and trims, Resene Colorwood Whitewash protected with Resene Qristal ClearFloor on the flooring and the rug from Freedom. The yellow chairs from Bo Concept add a pop of colour while the floor lamps from Horgans, couch and artworks from Coco Republic and vases on the shelves from Freedom add curved shapes to this cosy yet chic design.top tip Azure Floor RugSkirting boards can take a lot of wear and tear from feet and furnitureFreedomlegs. Protect skirtings and other trims by painting them with Resenewww.freedomfurniture.co.nzEnamacryl gloss or Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss, both waterborne enamel0800 469 327ReseneAlabaster paints which are not only easy-to-clean but extremely durable.58 59'