SHOP THEIR STYLE
Quality fabrics and judicious bursts of glorious decorative design warm the cockles of this home
1 Masterpiece wallpaper mural E358113, $1400.99, from Aspiring Walls. 2 Pedro bar stool in raw walnut, $139, from Cintesi.
3 Scandi pendant, $129, from Early Settler. 4 Crushed velvet cushion, $59.99, from Farmers. 5 Globetrotter wall hanging, $59.99, from Farmers. 6 Lisette sofa in indigo velvet, $2199, from Early Settler.
HONESTY BOX
+ The couple were lucky enough to buy this house when the renovation was almost finished. But while Amanda loves the design, she does miss carpets and curtains, especially on a cold winter’s evening. The house is warm all year round but there is something to be said for cosying up in front of a roaring fire and shutting out the world, she says. However, they have recently laid carpet in the kids’ area, choosing a lush loop-pile wool carpet that goes some way to creating the kind of inviting and comforting environment they love.
CONTACTS
+ Amanda used a local interior designer, Tania from Tate Design, to assist with the kids’ area because she wanted to create a fun but sophisticated space. Tania gave her confidence in her decisions and had great ideas about how to use the space.
+ A favourite piece is the Moustache chair bought recently from Frances Paku at The French Revolution. Frances has established a French antique-importing business based in Wellington but also sources items on request.
+ Amanda always tries to support local designers and craftspeople wherever possible. “It’s nice to be part of a community of clever and resourceful businesswomen creating great names for themselves.”
COSTS
+ The biggest items in the living space were the sofa and rug, which came in at around $15,000 in total from BoConcept. They were an indulgence but Amanda loves them and they have changed the way the family use the space. The large textured rug is extremely comfortable and a good substitute for carpet. Most other items have been gifted to the couple, such as the school box and chest.
+ The floral feature wallpaper in the kids’ area cost $1500 and the blue velvet sofa was around $2000.