Traditional Villa

A new extension can cleverly incorporate the original dwelling or stand very proud in its own identity. An exterior colour choice can harp back lovingly to its historical roots or bring new vibrant life back to an old soul. You can maintain or add original features or create some new bold curves and lines instead.

How a home is decorated very much depends on how it is used, how much time you spend in a room and what draws you from here to there.

There is still a strong trend towards an open kitchen, dining, family space that brings everybody together in an interactive way. This particularly seems to work well with families with younger children or people who love to regularly entertain. For the quieter ones amongst us or those with teenage kids sometimes having the ability to separate these spaces can be just as appealing. With the clever use of furniture, curtains, lighting and accessories rooms can be dressed to suit the practical and aesthetic use of a space as well as a shift in its mood and feeling.

A home is also a place to rest and be at peace. Well-being is strongly influenced by our space and surroundings. For example a deep night’s sleep can be achieved by providing good block out curtains; privacy with illusive sheers; warmth and luxury with a comforting headboard & bed throw; somewhere cosy to nestle in with a good book or a relaxing warm space to be creatively cooking a meal and sharing stories with a friend.

The indoor/outdoor flow is a real winner here in the New Zealand climate. A view of the mountains, the sea or tree lined street can be complimented by your soft furnishing and colour choices.

A simple deck with lush palm pots and plant stands, a sensual herb & floral garden or a half section lawn & veggie patch. Plants are also a wonderfully lush and beautiful addition to your indoors.

All these places in your home require to be decorated and furnished one way or another.