A Herne Bay villa gets a Kiwi–French makeover

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