A cedar wall, painted in Resene Black, adds character and contrast, partially separating the dining area from the lounge. It also matches the black exterior cedar walls, providing a seamless flow from inside to outside. The walls and ceiling are painted in Resene Midwinter Mist.

The kitchen flows into the open-plan living area - so if there's a social gathering going on, the cooks can still take part. Helen chose Resene Midwinter Mist, a cool pale grey, for the way it complemented the other decorative elements in the house.

White pendant lights on the high ceiling and the wide grey walls of the kitchen set alongside floor to ceiling glass doors create a sense of space and allow lots of natural light. The angled ceilings and geometrical shapes provide reflection of the colours and interest - and in certain lights, Helen says the colours blend together. The walls are painted in Resene Midwinter Mist.

Helen used Resene Midwinter Mist on all of the rooms, including in the bedrooms, with Resene Zircon providing a paler complement on the ceiling. The bedspread and headboard bring a very Mediterranean seaside vibe.

The entrance features Resene Midwinter Mist with trims and ceiling painted in Resene Quarter Black White.  

The ceiling has been painted using Resene Zircon, an iced blue white. The lightness of the kitchen and dining space is accentuated by an angled ceiling void which brings in light from above, the walls of which are painted in Resene Perano, a watery, violet blue.

A wood feature wall with red furnishings provides a point of difference from the rest of the house. Walls are painted in Resene Midwinter Mist with trims in Resene Quarter Black White.

The exterior features Resene Gravel, an urban saturated dark grey, with soffits in Resene Quarter Black White.

The birdhouse was made by Helen and Ray’s son when he was at school. Recently, their seven year old grandson repainted it using Resene Wild Thing, a bold and energetic yellow and Resene Decadence, a rich and indulgent blue.