Flying colours
Craving open space in the midst of lockdown, Amber Armitage purchased a small bach in beachy Mangawhai. Her “let it be” approach to paint has paid off by the bucketload, letting the small rooms remain dark and moody while the light-filled spaces are treated to colours that dazzle in the sun.
“Let the space be the best version of what it is,” Amber says. The result is a home with an array of chocolate-box delights, from a perfect pink kitchen to a Mediterranean bathroom sanctuary.
Because of the border restrictions during lockdown, I wasn’t able to visit the property until settlement so I had the exterior painted in Resene Bokara Grey by some local painters. The week before I moved in, I painted the entire interior with the help of
