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EXTERIOR Weatherboa­rds in Resene Karen

Walker ‘Periglacia­l Blue’; front door repainted in paint found under the house. KITCHEN/DINING

Walls in Resene ‘Quarter Bianca’; wall tiles from MC Tiles; light above bench from Just Plane Interestin­g; Mexican dining table from LA Imports; chairs from Trade Me; Sapele plywood and mahogany cabinetry built by AJ Leslie & Co; green and white coffee set from family; bowls and cups from CC Interiors; vases from Avondale Markets; wooden tray from Nest; pressed-tin wall panels by Dirosa Cabinetry & Furniture, painted in Resene ‘Quarter Bianca’. LOUNGE Walls in Dulux ‘Oasis’; secondhand couch recovered in Brunschwig & Fils fabric; rug from Decor Rugs; green dish from Citta; wrought-iron lamp and other objects from Browns Bay Market; trunk from family; Japanese trivet and plate gifted; glass vase and large urn from Dove Hospice Shop. STAIRWELL Art by Christine; stairs in sapele and mahogany. TV LOUNGE Walls in 1950s ‘Atomic’ wallpaper by Sanderson; bench seat and wall light existing; coffee table found in garage; main light from Todd’s collection; sofa from Trade Me; cushions recovered in fabric from Christine’s collection; rug from Bianca Lorenne.

MAN CAVE Wall papered in ‘Popular Mechanics’ magazines found at Browns Bay Market; other walls in a wash of black tea and sienna pigment; ceilings are recycled boards; sofa recovered in linen from Westbury Textiles; cushions from Christine’s collection; cabinet a family heirloom; chair from inorganic collection; side tables found in shed; rug from secondhand shop; radiogram from a friend. DOWNSTAIRS GUEST BATHROOM

‘Arc’ wallpaper by Andrew Martin; basin from Bath Co; mirror from inorganic collection; 1871 basket from The Importer. MASTER BEDROOM Bed existing; bedside trolley from Trade Me; bedside lamp, glass vase and wall map from Browns

Bay Market; wicker basket from Dove Hospice Shop; artwork from Avondale Sunday Markets; bedlinen from Seneca; tallboy from inorganic collection; boat from Browns Bay Market; barometer from Todd’s grandmothe­r. ENSUITE Wall-mounted shelf found under the house; mirror from an old dressing table; vanity from a gala; brick tiles from MC Tiles; repurposed fire screen hung as art; Japanese glass buoy found on beach. FAMILY BATHROOM 14 Oraitalian­a ‘UonUon’ tiles from Tile Space; mirror from a secondhand shop; basin from Bath Co. HENRI’S

ROOM Walls in Resene ‘Quarter Bianca’; bedhead covered in coffee sacks; bedlinen from Seneca; throw from family; builder’s light rewired as a pendant; animal hide from Furtex.

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