Parnell Renovation

The screen is a simple design which separates the kitchen from the living space. It is a series of triangular battens turned 90 degrees which gives a feeling of movement as you walk closer to it. This gives privacy between the kitchen and living space while still allowing a visual connection and for light to pass from one space to another.

The living room is designed to be used in a number of ways, from sitting and talking with family and friends to watching television (hidden behind cabinetry to the left of the fire) to working in the study nook. The key feature of the room is its loftiness and a Scandinavian feel. The 4.2m stud is amplified by the library which is accessed by a bespoke oak ladder. The Scandinavian influence can be seen throughout the pastels and muted greys of the textiles and the materials such as the oak shelves, white cabinetry and Superwhite granite fire surround. A Roll and Hill pendant from ECC completes the space.

The clients wanted a relaxed, light and airy aesthetic, with a Scandinavian influence for their new home. This can be seen in the hero spaces: kitchen and dining, through to the double-height living room. Oak floorboards were introduced throughout which were complemented with the use of Resene Pearl Lusta, used in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen on the walls, Resene Ceiling Paint on the ceiling and Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel on the screen. This feeling was continued through to the details with Resene Pearl Lusta on the kitchen and living room built in cabinetry. The look relates directly to the exterior of the home which is finished in Resene Lumbersider in Resene Merino.

Architectural specifier: Rogan Nash Architects
Photographer: Simon Devitt
Project: Resene Total Colour Awards 2018