Lowering ceilings

The Davie family 1910 villa was given an exterior and interior facelift. The exterior weatherboards were painted in Resene Sisal with fascia boards in Resene Triple Sisal for a tonal contrast. The addition of Resene Cab Sav around the windowsills added interest complemented by double hung window frames painted inside and out with Resene Half Blanc.

Inside Resene Double Parchment was used on all the 3.3 metre high ceilings. This colour was chosen over lighter shades to give the impression of a lower ceiling stud. Skirting boards and architraves around windows were painted the same shade. The lounge and back bedroom walls were finished in Resene Double Bison Hide while Resene Half Spanish White was used in the front bedroom.

Weatherboards	Fascia boards	Windowsills	Window frames
Resene Sisal	Resene Triple Sisal	Resene Cab Sav	Resene Half Blanc
Ceilings, skirting boards and architraves	Lounge and bedroom	Bedroom
Resene Double Parchment	Resene Double Bison Hide	Resene Half Spanish White

The lovely neutral palette adds interest to the villa without closing the walls in.

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