THE LONG WAY HOME

OUTDOORS Exterior painted in custom

Guthrie Bowron colour, ‘Gards Green’; table and chairs from Mitre 10; bench seat from Freedom; wrought iron chairs from Early Settler. MAIN ENTRANCE Rug and cabinet from a shop now closed; chilli painting by HeatherMeg. KITCHEN Walls throughout in Resene ‘Thorndon Cream’; cabinetry from

Elite Kitchens; pendant lights from Lighting Direct; bar stools from Harvey Norman; antique captain’s chair from Trade Me; side table inherited from family; green stool from an op shop. DINING Table and chairs from

Early Settler; pendant light from Titirangi Community House; rug from Bed Bath & Beyond; Bossons heads from Trade Me. LIVING

Velvet chairs from Trade Me; floral cushions custom made; ottoman and sofa from Harvey Norman; trunk from an antique store; ‘Lady in Waiting’ artwork from Whales Tale Antiques.

MAIN BEDROOM Sanderson Parchment

Flowers ‘Frampton’ wallpaper from Creative Curtains; botanical cushions custom made; bedside table from a store now closed; kete a gift. BATHROOM Wooden vanity upcycled by Shelley; basin from Master Trade, floor tiles from Tile Warehouse. JOSHUA’S BEDROOM

Bunks, table and stool from The Homestore; artwork from a novelty store. CHELSEA’S

BEDROOM Artworks from Iko Iko; shelving from Trade Me; round shelf from Kmart; wicker chair inherited from family; bedlinen from Ezibuy; trunk a gift. BACK ENTRANCE Family photos in handpainted black frames; cabinet from a shop now closed; ‘Red Rose’ artwork by Shelley; hide cured and prepared by Shelley; lightshade from Lighting Direct.