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A Herne Bay villa gets a Kiwi–French makeover
A renovated Herne Bay villa blends Kiwi–French design, heritage details and modern living with a pétanque court.
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This Herne Bay villa received a stunning Kiwi-French makeover by architect MAUD. The owners, of La Fourchette fame, requested a pétanque court, which now features in the courtyard designed by Babylon Gardens.
The renovation replaced a dated addition with a modern, open-plan living space that flows outdoors. A standout feature is the use of salvaged 'Arch Hill' bricks to clad the new extension, connecting the home to its heritage and creating a warm, character-filled aesthetic.
Various rooms of the house overlook distinct parts of the backyard. “The different views help to inform the character of these spaces, and Babylon Gardens understood that really well,” says Natasha
In the living area, an Aballs pendant light by Parachilna from ECC hangs from an ornate plaster ceiling that meets walls in Resene Hit Grey. The Gus sofa from Dawson & Co is teamed with a Noughts rug by Nodi from Cittá, an Amara Round Ellipse Leg coffee table from Soren Liv and an Isab ella chair by Simon James for Resident. On the mantelpiece, an artwork by Simon McIntyre is flanked by (from left) a Boule vase by Skultuna, a candleholder by Tom Dixon and a Cyclades vase by Menu, all from Simon James.
This snug is accessed off t he kitchen and dining area through custom - made panelled sliding doors that create visual continuity between the new part of the home and the ornate detailing of the original. Soothing Resene Steel Grey on the walls is supported by a Totoki rug from BoConce pt and curtains in a blue and white Jurmo fabric by Marimekko from Bolt of Cloth. A quilted Redondo armchair by Patricia Urquiola from Matisse is a cosy spot to curl up in to watch TV or read a book stashed on the Expose sidetable from BoConcept
The master bedroom is a peaceful sanctuary at the end of the new extension. Sarah Williams ’ painting It ’ s a Small World from Seed Gallery hangs above the bed dressed with linen from A&C Homestore and a quilt from Cittá. The Enna lamp by Astro is from ECC.
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