Macky Residence
By Places and Graces
The Macky Residence brief was clear – we're bringing our favourite furnishings, objects and art from our modern apartment, but we want this new home to feel like we're living in a bach by the sea... and we want it move-in ready in three weeks.
"Kate is our designer, but she is also a friend. Working with her is fun and collaborative. She quickly understood what we were trying to achieve and how to make that work in the space we had. She nudged us to make a bold paint choice and it so worked. It feels just like the beach-side cottage we wanted when we saw this home. "
— Jacquie and Gerard, Macky Residents
We transformed dated spaces into a light and breezy Mediterranean-inspired beach pad, focussing on the colour scheme, flooring, lighting, hardware, window furnishings and use of space.
This project was fast-paced and collaborative and is still evolving. These clients enjoy having their current home the best it can be – while they work on planning a modernisation of the kitchen and bathroom.
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NB: the video of this project describes the floors in the living room as Cork - they are actually MDF.
For more paint details on this project, check out the Macky Residence article on Habitat by Resene >
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Places and Graces is the interior design studio of Kate Alexander.
We create spaces that enable our clients to live life in a home they love, every day – because living in a place that brings you joy improves your very existence. Your home should make you smile when you enter and be easeful to share with others. Your home should also function so well that you don't even notice it doing so. It should be the happy constant in your life.
Working with Places & Graces involves collaboration – because teamwork ensures the home we design reflects you. We're a stickler for establishing a clear brief and will nudge you to the edges of your comfort zone so you land far beyond where you ever expect your home could be.
As a full-service interior design studio, we like to start at the beginning and stay with you till the end. We provide equal attention to all types of spaces.
Our experience spans renovations and new builds, commercial and residential. We design with clients nationwide from our base in Devonport, Auckland.
Kate is a professional and fellow (lifetime) member of the Designers Institute of New Zealand (FDINZ), writer and publisher of the Interiors book Finishing Touches and a regular contributor to Resene Habitat Magazine. Before establishing her interior design studio, Kate ran an award-winning brand strategy company and built a highly regarded property styling business. This rich and varied creative exposure provides Kate's unique design perspective.
We welcome your enquiry to find out if we are the right match for your project.