Resene Hillary Resene Malta If you are looking for something a little more unique, be a bit more adventurous and experiment with a sparkling Resene FX Metallic finish, a light Mediterranean style finish such as Resene Sandtex or a completely personalised Resene Paint effects finish. A feature area will have a dramatic effect on the whole space – a metallic feature can add sizzle, a deep red feature area depth and warmth, and a Resene Sandtex feature area can add a natural textured earthy touch. Remember, a dark colour will make the feature area advance and appear closer, while a lighter shade will make the wall recede and appear further away. If you want to make a long room appear squarer, paint the far wall in a dark colour to draw the wall into the room. As colours are influenced by other room colours and lighting, it is always best to trial your chosen colour using a Resene testpot in the actual area you are planning to paint. View the painted swatch at different times of day to ensure that you like the colour as it changes from day to night. It only takes a few litres to create a feature area, which means it can be easily changed to suit your mood, the season or a change in decorating plans. Don’t be afraid to allocate one wall or area as a permanent feature area and change it regularly as your tastes and colour trends develop. Feature areas are designed for you to experiment with colours, so make the most of the blank canvas – after all you can always repaint if you don’t like the first colour you choose. Resene Zumthor Right: This plank paint effect is created with a basecoat of Resene Inside Back, over- brushed with Resene Stromboli, Resene Gulf Stream and Resene Half Opal. The floor is in Resene Inside Back, the coffee table legs are in Resene Half Gravel and the top is in Resene Alabaster. The side table is painted in Resene Bianca, the planter basket in Resene Billabong and the bowl in Resene Wishlist. | 29