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Family home / New Zealand

Kohimarama

Everyday living, thoughtfully considered.

Grey corner sofa, green cushions and dark occasional chair in Kohimarama.
Generous corner seating creates a comfortable gathering place, while green accents bring a fresh note to the neutral palette.

The story

A calm, comfortable home with practical choices for a young family.

ProjectFamily home
DesignShanly Simpson

A professional couple with three young children wanted new furniture and furnishings that felt stylish, comfortable and ready for family life. Shanly kept the spaces uncluttered, using strong individual pieces and colours drawn from nature.

Custom sofas in durable, easy-clean fabric sit alongside New Zealand-made furniture. An extending dining table in solid American oak, made by a local artisan, gives the family flexibility, while blinds and drapes soften the rooms.

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A closer look / Kohimarama

Family living room with corner seating, abstract artwork and fireplace.
A strong piece of art gives the living room a focal point, with simple furniture shapes keeping the space calm.
Pale sofa beside sheer drapes and a compact desk area.
A small desk and a comfortable sofa let this light-filled room support both quiet work and time to unwind.
White kitchen with gold-toned pendants and breakfast seating.
Warm metallic pendants give the white kitchen a little glow, connecting its practical surfaces with the softer spaces beyond.
Dark dining table and chairs beneath a round wall mirror.
A dark timber table anchors the dining area, with a round mirror adding a softer shape to the clean lines.
Kohimarama bedroom with white bedding, dark cushions, a soft throw and landscape artwork.
Dark cushions and a relaxed throw add depth to white bedding, creating a bedroom that feels composed rather than formal.
Softly lit bedroom with layered bedding and full-height drapes.
Full-height drapes and layers of fabric bring softness to the bedroom, making it a welcoming place to end the day.
Contemporary Kohimarama house with contrasting exterior finishes.
The home’s crisp exterior introduces the simple lines and contrasting accents carried through the interiors.

Room to live well.

Rugs, original art and carefully chosen accessories add texture and individuality. The same restrained palette moves from the shared living spaces to the bedrooms, creating a connected feeling throughout the home.

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