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WATCH: Lucy Coote’s Berhampore Rebuild Is A Canvas For Creativity
Lovingly crafted by an interior designer and architect, Lucy Coote’s home is a masterclass of history and modern design.
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Interior designer Lucy Coote and architect Mark Coote of Studio Myla masterfully renovated their 1900s Berhampore villa, adding a sleek, modern extension. The project was a creative labour of love, involving significant DIY to stay within budget.
To furnish the new spaces, Lucy sourced unique second-hand furniture on Trade Me, proving great design can be affordable. The home is a calm, creative sanctuary filled with personal touches, including ceramics from Lucy's own brand, Salad Days.
A Collaborative Labour of Love
The bathroom blends modern fixtures with organic textures.


Cleverly placed windows throughout the home provide framed views of nature.
A triumph of the renovation.
The Heart of the Home
A space designed for hospitality and family life.


The kitchen island serves as a central hub for daily rituals.
A Tale of Two Tables
The hero piece of the home, crafted from recycled rimu by Lucy’s father Steve to a design by Lucy and Mark.
These stylish lounge chairs were a savvy secondhand find.
In her home studio, potter and designer Lucy Coote crafts ceramics under the moniker 'Salad Days'.
Art, Texture, and ‘Salad Days’
What started as a night class has blossomed into an all-encompassing passion and business.


Lumps of clay are transformed into everyday into everyday items.
A favourite spot to relax, the curved concrete bench is bathed in morning sun and overlooks the garden.
A Sanctuary of Wellbeing
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