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Interior whitewash

Whitewashed Timber

A whitewashed finish across the timber linings of an open-plan kitchen and living space — softening the timber to a pale, even tone while keeping its grain and character visible.

LocationQueenstown Lakes
WorkInterior whitewash
ServicesInterior painting
Open-plan kitchen and living area with whitewashed timber ceilings and walls

The finish

Quiet work. Considered detail.

A whitewash is a translucent finish, and that is exactly what makes it demanding. Too heavy and the timber reads as painted; too light or uneven and every overlap shows. Achieving a consistent tone across ceilings, walls and detailed junctions takes a steady, methodical hand.

The linings here were finished to a soft, uniform white that brightens the whole living space while the grain still reads through — a finish that suits the relaxed, alpine character of Queenstown homes.

Work like this happens around kitchens, joinery and finished floors, so protection and a tidy, organised site were part of the job from the first day to the final walkthrough.

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Translucent, even finish

Whitewash shows every inconsistency — an even tone across large lined ceilings is the craft.

02

Character kept

The grain and warmth of the timber stay visible through the finish.

03

Careful around the home

Kitchen, joinery and floors protected throughout, with the site kept orderly.

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Tell Todd a little about the property and the finish you have in mind. He’ll come back to you directly.