Pushing the boundaries
This Kāpiti Coast bach was once a vision in beige. Vanessa Webb of Dress My Nest interior design studio talks us through the transformation.
What is this place?
This is a holiday home on Raumati Beach. The brief was to create a retreat that gives my clients somewhere to relax and entertain with a sense of fun. It was very beige and dated - think beige shag pile carpet everywhere, with mushroom walls. My clients are very creative people who travel a lot, so we wanted to ensure that this home reflected their personalities.
What is the colour scheme?
We painted most of the walls white, added blonde timber floors throughout the home, and added white sheer curtains to filter the light and provide the privacy needed due to the beachfront location. We then added a ton of fun in the way of colour with their incredible art collection, as well as the furniture and soft furnishings.
Is that bedroom ceiling navy?
Yes! I love to think of the ceiling as the fifth wall. The master bedroom was vast with incredible views, but it is a long, narrow room with very high ceilings, which felt out of proportion. To bring the room into scale we painted the ceiling a deep navy, which my clients now say feels like looking up to the night sky.
How do you make it all work together?
Creating a sense of cohesion throughout a home is always top-of-mind when I’m designing. I love rooms to have a sense of personality, but as you move from room to room, they should all feel connected in some way. While we’ve used a lot of colour, we have repeated them sparingly throughout the home.
What else do you love about it?
I love that everything is custom made. Like me, these clients are passionate about New Zealand’s creative industry. Most of the furniture and furnishings in the home are one-of-a-kind and very special.
