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A newly built home close to Mt Maunganui’s beaches and bustle suits this family so well it could have been designed just for them
As a family of five, the Pynes have a lot going on, so their kitchen needs to function properly.
But, as with the rest of their home in Mt Maunganui, there is always a little fun to be had – in this case, in the form of open shelves loaded with plants and quirky curios picked up over the years. Of course this lovely display is made possible by the fact there’s a butler’s pantry nearby to store all those more workaday items. Nicely planned!
when visitors arrive at the home of Stacey and Jake Pyne and their three children, they are presented not with a doorbell but a mini xylophone upon which to announce their arrival. This is the first hint that the household within thinks and acts a little differently to the norm, and this certainly includes their way with interior design.
“I love all sorts of different bits and pieces – I’m not sure exactly what my style is!” says Stacey. “I’m an avid collector and love to op-shop, though I’m trying not to do as much any more. I also enjoy Kmart. Jake loves fishing, so we have a lot of fishing-related stuff, too.” The result is an eclectic home, with almost the feel of a modern museum; one can’t help but be drawn to each intriguing piece, and charmed by the overall effect.