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All in the details ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS CAN ADD REAL CHARACTER TO A HOUSE. HERE’S HOW TO DO IT RIGHT Words SHARON STEPHENSON and LYNNE TESTONI
“Bringing in some cornicing, or decorative skirting, makes a new build feel more homey”
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Jillian Dinkel, interior designer
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here are some homes that just make you go ‘wow!’ when you walk through the door. They may not necessarily be the biggest or most expensively styled, but they exude a sense of charm and individuality. Much of this appeal
comes down to character – that elusive element that turns a house into a home. For a new build or large renovation, details such as architraves, cornices, skirting, doors and windows are key. Choosing the right trims throughout your home also helps to provide cohesion in style and design.
House in the Hamptons
It’s easy to see why the Hamptons style has caught on, as the fresh palette works so well in Kiwi homes. Wellington interior designer Sarah Brown suggests focusing on the light side. “Think white walls, skirtings and cabinetry,” she says. bunnings |
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