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Ellerslie Bungalow

This 1924 bungalow had great bones but was in a very tired state.  The footprint couldn’t be adjusted, so I worked with the floor plan as it was. 

Yellow ragged wallpaper was removed from the living room and dining room, the walls were plastered and painted Resene’s Quarter Pearl Luster.  Plantation blinds allowed sunlight to come in whilst maintaining privacy, and the floorboards were stained a chocolate brown to add warmth and depth to the rooms.  The narrow brick fireplaces were removed and replaced with elegant mantelpieces and Travertine tiles in both rooms.   

The 1960’s kitchen was a narrow galley with limited shelving and a door to the back of the hallway.  By blocking off the hallway door, space was created for a pantry which added valuable shelving and storage.   A cupboard that previously stopped a metre above the floor was discovered to have a cavity underneath, which enabled full-length shelving to be added and doubled the previous space.  By removing the corner pantry by the back door, a bench running the length of the kitchen could be installed, providing ample workspace. 

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Décor et Tissu provides interior design services and is the exclusive distributor of boutique luxury textiles and wallpapers in New Zealand.  We take inspiration from classic designs and combine them with beautifully crafted luxury textiles and wallpapers, as well as contemporary furniture and accessories to create a timeless and relaxing home suitable for today’s living. We avoid what’s ‘on trend’ and focus instead on creating classic and welcoming homes that are a relaxing place to escape to.  We believe a home is about adding layers of old and new pieces to create depth, warmth and interest to a room. Each client’s needs, lifestyle and tastes are different so our design services are tailored to meet your needs, but with the overall goal of creating a classic home that will stand the test of time. Whether you are starting with a complete renovation or wanting pieces to complement your current décor, we can help with your interior design needs, and also look overseas to source unique and interesting pieces.

We are the exclusive New Zealand distributor for boutique textile and wallpaper brands:  Botanica Trading, CASA By PC, Cloth & Clover, Flora Roberts, Hamilton Weston, Heather Chadduck, Inchyra, Georgia Macmillan, Les Indiennes, Lisa Fine Textiles, Madder Cutch & Co, Marthe Armitage and Teyssier.  These beautiful fabrics and wallpapers are available to the trade and retail clients. 

View our textiles, wallpapers and a select range of homewares at www.decorettissu.com. 

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