View from above Living area of deck

Interior Design, by Despina Design Furniture and Homewares, from Merlino Imports Photography : Pearlin design & photography

Clean, horizontal lines and timber accents are key design elements for Mid Century Modern inspired homes. Timber-look aluminium battens by DecoBatten were used to create a modern yet tranquil outdoor space that accentuates the home’s characteristics and blends seamlessly with the surrounding bushland. Images courtesy of The Palm Co. Designer: Michelle Viret Design Builder: New Start Building & Construction Product: 50 x 50 QuickClick DecoBattens Colour: DecoWood® Natural Spotted Gum

Most people who have lived in Auckland for a long time remember The Heritage Grand Tearoom, a beautiful large room with an incredible high-stud art-deco ceiling. So we were beyond honoured to be a part of this, as projects of these types don’t come around very often. Because The Heritage Grand Tea Room is a Heritage site, nothing could be fixed into the existing structure. Therefore, everything had to be self-supporting, which is why everything was made out of steel. And that’s where the first challenge began. The first step was getting the steel into the space. And due to the lack of access through the hotel, it had to come up through a window that was 1500x1500 with a 200 tonne mobile crane. We had to custom fabricate a 9m long cage to accommodate the steel with rollers on the bottom of it that was engineered and certified. Once it was time to start building, we had to lay out the footprints of the foundations to set out the base layer of the mezzanine. This was an important part of the process as every aspect of the build relies on this stage being perfect. Due to the restrictions of the Heritage building and load ratings on the floor, there was a lot of steel required. A large part of the challenge was to have the structural fabrication up to an architectural quality painted to a Matte Black finish. The last big challenge was bringing both the main and spiral staircase into the space, as well as the stanchions, as they are very large structures. We brought individual pieces up in the elevator and welded on site in order to bring the design to life. Although this was a tricky project, it was an absolute pleasure working with the owners of this incredible Heritage site and we are very proud of the final product.

The Mezzanine bridge, close-up - D'Appollonio Photography

Фотограф: Василий Буланов

The extension to this 1960s detached house features a new roof terrace from where to enjoy countryside views.

Central London apartment styling including bedroom decorating with repainting walls and creating a feature wall in bedroom, living room design, fitting new lights and adding accent lighting, selecting new furniture and blending it with exiting pieces and up-cycle decor. Design includes also balcony makeover. Mid century style blended with modern. Mix metals, natural wood ivory fabrics and black elements, highlighted by touch of greenery.

For a family that loves hosting large gatherings, this expansive home is a dream; boasting two unique entertaining spaces, each expanding onto outdoor-living areas, that capture its magnificent views. The sheer size of the home allows for various ‘experiences’; from a rec room perfect for hosting game day and an eat-in wine room escape on the lower-level, to a calming 2-story family greatroom on the main. Floors are connected by freestanding stairs, framing a custom cascading-pendant light, backed by a stone accent wall, and facing a 3-story waterfall. A custom metal art installation, templated from a cherished tree on the property, both brings nature inside and showcases the immense vertical volume of the house. Photography: Paul Grdina