
Saturated colours to create cosy cottage haven
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Central Ruru Retreat.
ArchiPro Project Summary - Central Ruru Retreat: A thoughtfully transformed cottage in the NZ countryside, designed for comfort and sustainability, featuring natural materials and a strong connection to nature, completed in 2024. A place to eat, rest, sleep ... surrounded by garden and birdlife.
- Title:
- Central Ruru Retreat
- Interior Designer:
- Marlene Hudson Design
- Category:
- Residential/
- Interiors
- Region:
- Bay of Plenty, NZ
- Completed:
- 2024
- Price range:
- $0 - $0.25m
- Building style:
- Cottage
- Photographers:
- Tracey Scott Photography
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Marlene Hudson Design. Drawing upon 18 years’ experience in the interior design industry and over 20 years in professional services, I am capable to help transform your interior dreams into functional, beautiful spaces.
Born of a dressmaker and spending my early career in the corporate world, I cut my teeth in project management, process improvement and customer service.
From my mother’s hand, crafting individual handmade dresses, I gained an appreciation of bespoke design. In today’s cookie-cutter design world, the need for unique homes and spaces is essential.
We want to support you in making thoughtful, considered interiors, that you feel connected to as they give you the "feels". Every detail is intentional and selected with you in mind.
I look forward to walking with you on your design journey.
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