Kim's Inspiration
CEILING
• Wallpaper on the low flat ceiling in family room provides an intimate snug feel to the room, which also purposely emphasises and contrasts the soaring curved kitchen ceiling.
• Cole & Son wall paper: cloud design is iconic work from the artist, Piero Fornasetti.
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Kim's Inspiration
FABRICS
• French fashion designer, Christian Lacroix fabric features on the backs cushions on the sofa The fabric is colourful and fun but the covers can be changed easily for another look.
Kim's Inspiration
FURNITURE
• 1950s Queen Anne Suite
• A local carpainter sprayed black gloss lacquer over the timber work of all pieces. This updated the furniture and gave it a completely new life
Kim's Inspiration
CUSTOM-MADE FIREPLACE + SURROUND
• I had a local builder created the frame.
• A sheet-metal worker supplied raw steel sheets + folded edges to create a softer finish.
• I couldn't find rivets of the right scale - so an upholsterer supplied and altered furniture nails to suit
• Shutters in the wall were made to direct heat down the hallway.
Kim's Inspiration
OTTOMAN
• Custom-made by Waikato
craftsman to match the style of the sofa and chairs.