Scotland Oasis
Nestled in a quiet suburb in Dunedin, this home stands tall and proud looking out over the valley it sits upon. Saved from the brink of disrepair, using bold Resene paint colours to bring this home back to life.
Originally built in the 1940s as a family home, it had two bedrooms along with all the mod cons for the era. The house had well and truly fallen into disrepair, however the new owner saw this as a challenge rather than a defeat..
There were holes in the floor, exterior walls crumbling and window frames barely holding on. The hot water cylinder had been leaking for many years creating a hole in the subfloor causing exposure to the elements and creating further damage. The leaking roof and jumbled design were, frankly, a mess.
Nicknamed the ‘Scotland Oasis’, this sturdy house has now been transformed into a beautiful and colourful home once more.
Rachel saw potential in each room, and she wasn’t afraid to play around with colours. The interior designer has been recommending colours to clients for years through her business, Noir Interior Design, so she is no stranger to the wonder of Resene’s many bright shades.
As walls came down and new bedrooms were added, Rachel was adamant that as well as each space having its own character, the home must still hold on to its original elements and features, such as the beautiful, detailed ceilings and original rimu flooring.
Pinching some space from the previous kitchen, Rachel added to the master bedroom, creating a stunning bespoke walk-in wardrobe, along with panelled walls painted in Resene Biscay, and gold feature lighting that pairs so well with the stormy blue shade.
The room has floor to ceiling blue velvet curtains that match the deep blue walls, and the rest of the space is painted in sophisticated Resene Black White. Touches of gold, pink and blue team with the original rimu flooring that has been stained in Resene Colorwood Meranti, bringing this room the unique charm and glamour it deserves.
“The master bedroom is my favourite space, it is an elegant and fun room with pops of blue, says Rachel. “I could sit in here for hours looking at all the details that have made this space come together. I visualise how far this room has come, and it makes me smile.”
The second bedroom has batten panelling for a more relaxed feel, lifting the room into its own space. A deliberate rich green, Resene Family Tree, was used as the feature wall, highlighting the space while adding depth. This room was carpeted due to irreversible damage on the original flooring, however the carpet now softens the space creating a gentle and relaxed feel.
“The bathroom had to be bold, beautiful and classy, just like the rest of the home,” says Rachel. “After many discussions a final decision was made to use solid black tapware and matte black subway tiles. This shade was instantly lifted, and stood beautifully, next to the floor to ceiling Resene Cherub, a soft and gorgeous baby pink. ”
The now well-maintained weatherboards on the home’s exterior are painted in the brilliant Resene True Blue, and the beautiful, ostentatious Resene Rapture covers the bold front door and customised house number.
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