Waterview Residence
By Places and Graces
In this timeless family villa, the colour blue unites the old and the new.
Waterview Residence was designed to meet the future needs of a growing family while maintaining a sense of adult sophistication. Frequent use of the client's favourite colour – blue – was a timeless way to add character to this contemporary home.
"Kate’s input took our project from a standard renovation to an amazing family home we love. She provided insights and suggestions that elevated the new rooms without feeling out of character with the existing spaces."
— Emma + Jack, Waterview Residents
We helped this client… connect old with new:
For Places & Graces, this project started once the renovation plans had been established, and our client was starting the daunting process of detailed design decisions. We began by establishing a creative vision and a spatial plan incorporating all the beautiful things the family owned. Then we developed the new areas, focusing on the kitchen and ensuite, colours, and carpet – followed by finishing touches – lighting, linens and art placement.
Thank you to all the companies and products used in this project:
Resene - Paint
Trueline Construction - Building
Royale Kitchens - Kitchen Manufacture
Ceasarstone – Kitchen bench and splashback
Dezignatek – Kitchen cabinetry
Kethy – Cabinetry handles
Plumbline – bathroom and ensuite components
Artisan – Carpet
Foxtrot Home – Master bedroom linens
Simon James – Master bedroom lighting
Boheme Home – Master bedhead
Mr Ralph – Master bedroom bedside lights
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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.