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This compact family home was originally designed by Richard Priest and Susan Hillery in the early 2000’s. It has a well defined high contrast modern aesthetic. A protective shell of steel & darkened cedar surrounds the interior, that originally was very minimal with strong lines, crisp white walls and dark flooring throughout. The objective was to implement a softer space that complimented the style of the home.

With the children of the client out of the house, they were ready to make the space their own retreat but also to create a space to entertain friends and family when they come to visit.

From furniture to curtains and custom built-in pieces, all areas of the house were considered and changed to create a new elegant interior for years to enjoy that still captured the personality of the client.

Photos by Ben Rowsell

Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence
Westmere Residence

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Kanat is an Auckland-based Interior Design studio specialising in bespoke Residential and Small Commercial interiors.

Good design creates a sense of ease, both in the process and the end result. It enhances the experience of space and makes it a joy to inhabit.

Aesthetics, atmosphere and practicalities are considered equally. The influence one has on the next produces a magic. That magic is felt through the memorable moments of simply inhabiting a beautifully designed space. It enhances our clients’ lives both functionally and aesthetically. And it flows from the things they hold close, that we are able to bring out and into the world with them.

We work closely with our clients to develop principles that will guide and inform their design, this process creates spaces that have intention and a true connection between client and design.

Our design experience spans apartment living, mid-high end residential, workspaces and retail interiors and offers design, procurement and project management capabilities.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.