In-the-style-of House and Garden Magazine by Amy Fowler

INDULGING PERFECTION From roaring reds, to warming creams, King and Teppet’s Interior Designers know how to make your project as close to perfect as possible

WORDS AMY FOWLER / PHOTOGRAPHS AMY FOWLER

THIS PAGE The rustic farm bench refurbished for a beautiful hall way, displayed here in the shop would look amazing in anyones’ farm-style home. Matched with goregous wooden lamps, made with refurbished wool bags.

OPPOSITE Feature wallpaper set off the beautiful light browns, greys and creams. The slab style coffee table is just one of the main features of this beautiful layout.

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THESE PAGES Another beautiful feature wall paper brings this room to life. Running with the natural theme for this room, the natural wood colours and materials tie this room together really well. The bench is made of refurbished wood, this puts another meaning to this green room.

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alking around Palmerston North’s King and Teppet’s multiple showrooms gives you a sense of inspiration. The stunning floor plans, show you what you could do with even the smallest of spaces. With over 40 room settings displaying furniture, wallpaper, rugs, lighting and accessories – you have the opportunity to view the latest collections and see how to create incredible interiors. The friendly staff are always on hand and availble to give expert advise.

King & Teppett offer their expertise in design projects, even if the building or renovations of your home are in their infancy, they can assist you with floor plans and interior layouts. Their experience and commitment to quality will see you through to the end of your project with no issues.

With almost 100 years combined service in the interior design industry, the King & Teppett team are able to offer you the best service in New Zealand. >

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THIS PAGE Stunningly made refurbished wood lamp makes you feel at one with nature, especially against the feature wall.

OPPOSITE Not only specialising in furnitre and floor plans, they can also help you choose the perfect fireplace for your interior. Matched with the coffee table and furnishings you can get a sense of what anything in this room would look like in your own living room.

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Being a major authority in the interiors business since the 1930’s they have built an enviable reputation for always having the right person on hand to assist with any design mission, challenge or indulgence.

Whether at your home or in our relaxing showroom, the fantasic staff enjoy working with you to achieve individual living spaces delivered beyond expectations.

With influences on the design of the interiors coming from all over the world it’s not hard to make a decision on taste when you know what you are looking for is right there in the shop. French influences included white washed furniture, creams and refurbished woods. Italian influences include beautifully designed and made dining room furniture which does not fail to please the eye. >

THIS PAGE Distressed leather sofas coupled with antique designed cabinet and coffee table blend together in a sea of rich browns. Small details like the candles on the table and candle stick on the mantle piece tie all the tones in together producing a to-die-for style.

OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) African style jars sit on the rustic die bench, with a small ornatments and beautiful cushions this would collaborate well with a rustic brown or rouge style living space.

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Walking through their rich rouge theme rooms is a purely tantalizing for the eyes. In these rooms there is everything from antique lounge suits to tiny ornaments which set the room off perfectly.

Their choice in paint and wall paper give you good idea of how the staff aim to please customers with options, specifically when they also specialize in custom made furniture, so there is an option for everyone. Beautiful fire places and custom made curtains hanging in these rooms make you feel at home at King and Teppett.

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OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Nicola showing client the stores fabulous fabrics available for re-apolstering furniture. Small items to make your home more homely include this beautiful steel candle holder and breakfast trays sit neatly on a coffee table as point of interest.

THIS PAGE The black and White room offers both delicate textures with bold blacks for contrast.

Gorgeous driftwood lamp tee-ed with a delicate cotton lampshade would go well in any room, particularly for a beachside home or bach.

Palmerston North King and Teppett Design Ltd 723 Main Street PO Box 5089 Palmerston North, 4441 Ph + 64 6 358 5589 Fax + 64 6 357 0493 kingandteppett.co.nz