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Clifftops at Andersons Cove

Clifftops at Andersons Cove Lodge

A love of meeting and hosting on their prime-positioned property brought about this project for a gregarious Northland-based couple. Long-term clients of Kate’s, their love of travel (specifically managing guided tours to Africa) sowed the idea of a luxury tent for special guests. And, with a great deal of trust, it was Kate’s job to bring this idea to reality.

The first of its kind in New Zealand, this luxurious safari-style tent (manufactured in Bali) was custom-built with numerous additional specifications. Far from a breezy place to lay your head, this tent has two generous bedrooms, each with its own plumbed-in ensuite, as well as a spacious living with a fully functioning kitchen – and even a fireplace!

True to her belief in incorporating personal details and being as resourceful as possible, Kate crafted an interior that reflects the owner's many adventures travelling abroad. After trawling through family photo albums, she selected and printed feature images from Africa. She also curated a selection of antiques from the owner’s personal storage, layering the texture of these exotic antique pieces and fabrics with new, bespoke and custom made commissions.  This ensures The Clifftops is not just a luxurious stay, but a thoughtful, deeply personal and intimate feeling of home.

Featured in TVNZ’s show, Lap of Luxury.

Photography by Kallan MacLeod.

Completed
2023
TVNZ Lap Of Luxury 2023 video
TVNZ Lap Of Luxury 2023
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About the
Professional

Pine Studios is a boutique interior design consultancy founded by Kate Horton Shanahan. 

After several years working with the renowned Australian Interior Designer Cameron Kimber, Kate now calls New Zealand home and over the last decade has developed an integrated, established practice. 

Shaped by Kate’s highly personalised and collaborative approach, Pine Studios works on a wide range of projects, from high-end residential interiors (new builds and renovations) to commercial and hospitality. 

With extensive experience and an established network of trusted connections, Pine Studios offers attentive care and service no matter the scale of the project.

Interiors are a personal expression of an individual, family or major project’s story, influencing how people want to live, feel and be inspired. Kate’s approach of listening carefully, respecting partnerships and personalities, and being able to weave in pragmatic solutions to visionary ideas has helped many realise their own unique expression of place and has led to long-term partnerships with many repeat clients.

Based between the Hawkes Bay and Auckland, Pine Studios delivers bespoke services across Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you’d like to discuss an interiors project, please feel free get in touch using the form below or give us a call.
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+64 27 416 4075It’s your story and what you now want to create. It is the collaboration process of me interpreting your dreams and desires that enables us to create this.

I worked for four years with Cameron Kimber in Sydney, one of the most celebrated Australian Designers with followers around the world, who’s creations regularly appear in Australian Vogue Living and Belle Magazine. I truly learnt the importance of colour, texture, layering and the curating of different elements, styles and eras and that they can all create a fine beautiful balance within a space.

After 10 years in Auckland, I now live between Auckland and the Hawkes Bay, and feel excited to be in a postion to work on projects all over the country.

It is important to me that at this time that we support our New Zealand artisans, suppliers and architects to enable a secure future for all.

By working together we can create a home and space that you truly love.

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