Nothing says relaxed beach style more than a range of soft blues, pale greys and seafoam whites  Front door painted in Resene Blue Night with trims and doorframe in  in Resene Alabaster. The weatherboards are Resene Half Periglacial Blue bench seat in Resene Coast, storage box in Resene Poured Milk other pots in Resene Slipstream and Resene Grey Seal.

The crisp wall is in Resene Black White and contrasts nicely with the floor and trellis in Resene Nero. The drawer frame is in Resene Nero, while the drawer fronts and pot plants are painted in Resene Double Merino, Resene Atmosphere and Resene Quarter Gravel. Props are stylist’s own. Project by Megan Harrison-Turner. Image by Melanie Jenkins.

The wall of this woodland room is in Resene Eighth Joss and the tongue-and-groove panelling provides forest hues in Resene Finch. The rich floor colour adds warmth and is painted in Resene Digeridoo with the bedside table, canopy peg and ladder in a lighter Resene Redwood. The baskets provide colourful storage and are painted in Resene Farenheit. DIY animal masks are painted in Resene Hairy Heath, Resene Doeskin, Resene Sambuca, Resene Black Forest and Resene Nero.The cushions, duvet, moon table lamp, and throws are from Citta. Nomad shag rug from Nood and the calico cotton is from Spotlight. All other props are stylist’s own. Project by Laura Lynn Johnston. Image by Bryce Carleton.

The bathroom wall is the perfect blank canvas for a little creativity and is painted in Resene Eighth Black White. The Mondrian grid is in Resene Blackjack with colourful blocks in Resene Jalapeno, Resene Aviator and Resene Galliano. The timber floorboards keep the room looking warm and are painted in Resene Mid Greywash. Shelf in Resene Blackjack, Duckmat in Resene Black White and vase in Resene Half Black White. Props are stylist’s own. Project by Megan Harrison-Turner. Image by Bryce Carleton.

Keep your book nook looking fresh with walls in Resene Duck Egg Blue and floor in a slightly darker shade of Resene Inside Back. The door frame is in Resene Black White and the shelves are in Resene Passport. The round planter is in Resene Native and the small plant pot is in Resene Grass Hopper. The basket planter is painted in Resene Half Evolution. Pillowcases from Bedouin Societe and vase from House Doctor. Knit throw, pot plants, woven bowl basket and rug from Freedom Furniture. Project by Claudia Kozub. Image by Melanie Jenkins.

The outdoor wall is in Resene Triple Merino, with a screen in Resene Kashmir Blue to add a pop of colour. The breeze blocks create a versatile seat and are painted in Resene Triple Merino. The floorboards are in Resene Colorwood Riverstone and the trolley and woven tray table are in Resene Indian Ink. The planter boxes are painted in Resene Smokescreen with dots in Resene Indian Ink. The medium pot plant is in Resene Alabaster, while the smaller pot plant is painted in Resene Kashmir Blue. Props are stylist’s own. Project by Kate Alexander. Image by Bryce Carleton.

Homeowners Joanne and Chris spiced up their fence by creating this vertical garden painted in Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Nero.