The finer details

Kelly would describe their colourful home as eclectic, modern and fun. “I love having the house look a certain way with certain design elements, but we never wanted that to be at the cost of having a liveable and practical home for our daughters,” she says. Kelly chose couches that can be jumped on, accessories that won’t break at the slightest touch, and wall colours that cleverly disguise little fingerprints or the odd pen mark or scratch. “Our house needs to be enjoyed,” explains Kelly, “so we’re not precious about anything in the house at all.”

Owning and working in a creative business means both Nathan (who takes care of the financial side of the operation) and Kelly have a great eye for detail. Nathan chose all the paint colours and floor coverings, and also designed the amazing brass kitchen island. Kelly selected the furniture, wallpaper, art and accessories.

The formal lounge was Kelly’s favourite room to decorate. “It’s an open-plan layout which connects to the dining room so we had a lot of space to play with,” she explains. The golden fire surround backed by a feature wall in Resene ‘Blue Night’ was chosen as the focal point. The teal and metallic tones cleverly complement the playful, geometric wallpaper in the dining space. “I love the ink-coloured backdrop in the lounge as it allowed me to add colour to the rest of the room,” Kelly says. “And the feature walls in the dining area add a wonderful element of fun.”