Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52The rich detailing of this corner cries out for clever combinations of colour. The very villa-ness of it is obvious in the intricate window architrave and the tongue-and-groove panelling on the lower part of the wall. The corner is in a bathroom so the owner has taken the traditional idea of a stained glass window to add privacy, rather than a window covering, but has given it a contemporary Pacifica twist. The window was created by Auckland-based glass artists The Glassworks with a restrained palette of colours but using texture and shape for a stunning result. 1What better colour to use beside a tapa- cloth inspired window than Resene Tapa? Used on the architraves and panelling on the lower part of the wall, it gives a reversal of natural order to deliver a smart masculine look. Resene Tapa is a smoky understated grey, teamed here with a green-based neutral of Resene Thorndon Cream to create a corner that takes on a smoky interesting look. 2Taking a lead from the soft golden yellow glass used in the window, the architraves and panelling are painted here in Resene Miso, a fresh, slightly salty, soya bean influenced yellowed neutral. A dash of green gives this colour a wonderful aged feel that’s perfect for character homes and it’s softened nicely with the light easy-going cream of Resene Half Pearl Lusta on the rest of the walls. 3For a bathroom, grey-blue colours such as these are a perfect proposition. The darker tone here, used on the architrave and panelling, Resene Mischka, has the added twist of a subtle lilac undertone, supporting the original intent of the owner’s eclectic scheme that brings together French and Pacifica flavours. The walls are in Resene Seashell, a tender mother-of-pearl grey. 4Reverting to the more commonly used approach of pale trims and darker walls, this takes colours to the extreme for a crisp and striking result. Dark brooding walls in the a solemn monastic blue-grey of Resene San Juan contrast against the sharp, clean yellow- white of Resene Rice Cake of the panelling and architrave – a colour that always looks tasty with strong colours. a character corner 4 Resene San Juan Resene Miso | 43