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Wesley Residences

Wesley Residences

Di Baker Interior Design

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Wesley Church apartment conversion - Formerly Wesley Church located in Petone, built in 1883. Read more

Conversion of the historic Wesley Church in Petone into elegant residences, featuring a harmonious blend of preserved architectural details and modern interiors, including bespoke kitchen and bathroom designs inspired by the church's stunning stained glass.

Wesley Church apartment conversion - Formerly Wesley Church located in Petone, built in 1883.

The exterior scheme for this unique project required careful selection of historic colours highlighting the beautiful lancet windows, intricate details of the Church facade whilst ensuring a seamless blend between ‘old and new’. DBI’s role was to create three distinct interiors to sit against the backdrop of the retained historical features. This involved the selection of the following items: kitchen & bathroom materials, timber profiles & door detailing, hardware, flooring, timber stains, colour and lighting. Inspired by the restored stained glass windows, we sourced beautiful French mosaic tiles to add the final touch to the entry halls!

Developer: Tony Cook
Architect: Moore Design
Builder: Spicebuild
Kitchen & Bathroom design: Stephanie Kusel
Photographer: Jason Mann 

7960h 37m

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“I first discovered Di Baker and her wonderful interior design company when I was buying a brand new townhouse in Wellington and was searching for an interior designer who could help me furnish it, from top to toe, in a style that I could best describe as "informal elegance". I knew broadly the look I wanted, but had no idea how to get there and knew I could make a lot of expensive mistakes along the way if I tried to do it myself. I looked at many websites but was immediately attracted to Di Baker Interiors', not only because of the photos of her lovely interior designs for a wide range of homes, but also because of the way she described her approach to her work - showing a real empathy for her clients' needs and styles, listening to what they wanted and being mindful of budgets. Having given Di a rather vague description of what I had in mind, she quickly translated this into what would transform a very modern house into a stylish but comfortable home. For each room she presented me with several concepts, drawing on the incredible range of suppliers - furniture, fabrics, and lightening - with whom she has close relationships. Di was also very willing to be flexible, accommodating a couple of sentimental antiques I had into a very modern house, combining classical with contemporary styles. Di gives a very personal, very professional service, prompt and efficient at all times. I was absolutely thrilled with the end result and still say to friends that it was the best decision I ever made!”

Tricia

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