Statement piece - setting the tone.

featuring DSGNR

30 June 2025

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A new family residence anchored in the lush green countryside near Cambridge, features a striking handcrafted Italian masterpiece that speaks directly to the home's Industrial Farmhouse narrative.

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We were privileged, recently, to work on a special project with one our favourite clients in the Waikato.

The family were building a new residence anchored in the lush green Cambridge countryside and our brief was to help pull together interior elements and finishes.

The building echoes the client's philosophy for living, both the formal aspect of business and entertaining, all the while maintaining a close connection with the more casual side of farmhouse living, including the generous warmth of large open fireplaces.

The home, with its expansive living areas and vaulted ceilings, also forms the backdrop to the client's New Zealand art collection, which in itself is the canvas for their their mixture of urban and rural life

A key DSGNR recommendation was the introduction of an Italian masterpiece, the Evolution sideboard from Emmemobili.

The Evolution, isn’t just furniture; this striking piece, designed by Ferruccio Laviani and handcrafted in Italy, is a statement, with its bold geometric shape transitioning to a beautifully intricate, hand-sculpted form, capturing the juxtaposition of the formal with the warmth of artisan tradition.

Placed in the main entrance of the house, it sets the tone for the home, conveying both sophistication and strength, while still adding a touch of classical elegance.

Emmemobili specialises in luxury wooden furniture crafted with exceptional attention to detail and design.

Their work emphasises the natural beauty of wood, transforming it into artistic, functional furniture that stands out in both residential and commercial settings.

A worthy addition to a wonderful family home.