Castor Bay - Auckland
A fabulous project with full autonomy and a very broad brief. Work had just started on this project with two houses to be built on a beautiful Castor Bay site with sea views. The homes had to be beautiful and functional with understated quality that would withstand a busy family life …
Beachfront - Auckland
This property was a neglected arts and crafts style bungalow in a stunning elevated position with 180 degree sea views. The house was very dark throughout due to extensive rimu wood panelling, paired with old fashioned peeling textured mustard cream wallpaper. The brief was to change the feel of the house with no structural alterations and reconfigure the back garden to put in a pool and landing areas suitable for entertaining …
Three Kings - Auckland
This 1930's home in Three Kings was full of character and charm but wasn't quite working for my client who liked to entertain and wanted to update and give personality to her home. The ultimate brief was re-furnish the lounge and dining area and re-work the kitchen to achieve a stylish more user friendly space suitable for entertaining, yet sympathetic to the style of the house …
Milford - Auckland
This truly stunning beachfront property on the North Shore was tired, dated and run down. The original 80’s design didn’t take into account the location or the fabulous outlook. The primary requirements of the rebuild were to open up the living spaces and reveal the view wherever possible and to create an elegant, classic home …
Takapuna - Auckland
This Takapuna home was in mid-build stage when I first saw it. The brief was to furnish the home and choose lighting, curtains and touches. The owners were after a relaxed, sophisticated look with minimal clutter. The kitchen had been signed off so I simply added textured Calcutta look tiles to the splash back to create movement and texture …