Kate Kelly advocates for living in a home before making renovation decisions. It’s what helped motivate her first change – a colour refresh on one of her bathroom walls.
The room in the 1920s bungalow was once a washed-out peach tone and Kate was ready to add her creative touch. “I wanted a green paint that wasn’t too bright or dark and Resene Wabi Sabi is the perfect mix. It also looks great with white and wood,” she says. Once it was on the wall, she loved it so much that she decided to upcycle an old cabinet in the same shade. The sweet mid-toned green paint is described as having a rustic simplicity at heart, which pairs perfectly with Kate’s home. She says, “This colour fits in with the boho furniture and vibes.”
Now that she’s done the bathroom and cabinet, she is ready to transform the rest of her New Plymouth home. One thing’s for sure: that particular colour will continue. The green will pop up in a different format, such as plants or wallpaper. Currently, Kate says she’s thinking of painting the main bedroom a pale blue shade and choosing burnt orange for the front door.
“I find colour very energising and I have lots of white walls to play with.”
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