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Mixing timber veneers with white tones creates a crisp, inviting palette. The white surfaces in this kitchen include walls painted in Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta.

By their very nature, fashions can be fleeting, but there are constants that are always on trend. One of these is the mix of timber veneers with white – the warmth of the wood counters the crispness of white to provide an interior that is always fresh.

This new kitchen designed by Nic Owen Architecture features a mix of timbers and walls painted in Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta.

In this kitchen designed by Nic Owen Architects, hoop pine, blackbutt and blackbean timbers are paired with Resene Quarter Pearl Lusta from The Range Whites & Neutrals fandeck.

This fandeck, which is regularly updated, presents a collection of more than 300 classic, contemporary and favourite whites and neutrals. Strength variations of popular hues, including Resene Pearl Lusta are included. Resene also releases an annual fandeck – The Range – that highlights more than 150 colours, and illustrates shades that work well together.

Resene recommends kitchen walls are painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen, a low-odour, Environmental Choice-approved paint. Resene SpaceCote is well suited to family living areas, as it is tough, durable and washable. In critical light areas, its reduced side sheen will minimise surface imperfections.

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