Resene Wallpaper Collection GLA707 first caught Caroline’s eye when she walked past a Resene ColorShop window. ‘Merlin’s Requiem’ is a haven for Caroline where she can let her true interior design colours shine with gold Resene Wallpaper Collection ARC804, Resene Indian Ink Mason Poppies wallpaper and floral Resene Wallpaper Collection GLA707 flowing together in the space. Top tip: Finish your kitchen cabinetry in Resene AquaLAQ for a durable finish that has excellent UV resistance. “Completing this renovation has made me realise it doesn’t matter what circumstances you’re in, you can move on and be happy. “When I walk into my home there’s one thing I feel: peace. “Honestly the space looks outstanding,” says Caroline. “I chose Resene because I have always known their products and customer service to be second to none!” “I have been using nothing but Resene products for almost fifty years,” she says. Caroline says she has no regrets choosing to use Resene products. The stained timber walls create an earthy atmosphere and vibrant floral arrangements give the space a natural boost. It’s very peaceful and I’ve also got a rooster plate on the wall which has an amazing lavender tail.”Ĭaroline’s bedroom is a timber retreat, with plywood walls finished in rich Resene Colorwood Natural.
“I chose colours that I loved, terracotta and dark lavender. “I knew that my creativity and artistic flair could enhance the value and that I would love living in the vision I was going to create. “When I first bought the home it was plain but it had good bones,” says Caroline. Looking beyond the kitchen’s classic layout, Caroline created a contemporary space using bright Resene Tuscany and deep purple Resene Chapta And Verse on the cabinetry with Resene Quarter Spanish White on the trim.
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She used the habitat plus - Wallpaper bookletto find kitchen colours that complemented the wallpaper. Caroline continued the dusky golden hue through the dining space and into the kitchen.
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The surrounding walls in the living room were given a glamorous update with Resene Wallpaper Collection ARC804. “I am the first person in the world to have this wallpaper with this specific colour combination!” I think that the colours all match and blend perfectly,” says Caroline.Ĭlassic Mason handcrafted wallpapers offer the option to choose your own colours and Caroline jumped at the chance to get creative with her colour palette. “I am so happy with the Mason Poppies wallpaper. The feature wall provides the perfect backdrop for Caroline’s eclectic décor and colourful treasures including her green leather couch and collection of antique wooden furniture. The hand-painted wallpaper has a base of Resene Indian Ink and Resene White with accents of metallic Resene Bedrock and Resene Gold Dust. In the living area, Caroline created a feature wall with the Poppies design from the Mason handcrafted wallpaper collection available from Resene ColorShops. “The wallpaper in the hallway has a dark blue background that matches the sitting room’s curtains and wallpaper. She chose Resene Wallpaper Collection GLA707 to complement the dark blue Resene Indian Ink hues in the lounge wallpaper. It would be a bit distracting if it was in the sitting room,” says Caroline. “The hallway wallpaper is very busy, but that’s why it’s in the hallway where people are walking past. “In that moment I knew that this was going to be my master plan and that I would decorate my home around this wallpaper.”Ĭaroline lined the walls of her hallway in Resene Wallpaper Collection GLA707, a contemporary floral design bursting with earthy reds, yellows, and purples. “It is a really autumnal, vibrantly patterned wallpaper and when I saw it, I just thought ‘wow’. “The wallpaper just jumped out at me when I walked past the Resene shop window,” says Caroline. The idea to renovate was a spur of the moment decision for Caroline, who was instantly attracted to the colourful hues of Resene Wallpaper Collection GLA707. “I want to show them that they can empower themselves with creativity.” “I didn’t just renovate this house for myself, I renovated it for all the women out there who think they’re stuck,” says Caroline, who named her renovated home Merlin’s Requiem after her beloved red Persian cat. The renovation is a celebration of singledom and is a labour of love for Caroline. This formerly neutral Rangiora house is now titled ‘ Merlin’s Requiem’ an eclectic and colourful expression of independence and a home Caroline can finally find comfort in. Caroline says she coloured herself happy using everything from hand-crafted Masons wallpaper to cabinetry in Resene Tuscany and purple Resene Chapta And Verse.
When Caroline’s partner of five years left there was only one thing to do completely renovate her house.
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