A couple give a stylish edge to their family home near the beach.
Words by: Catherine Steel
Photography by: Todd Eyre
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Mike and his father Eric built the pizza oven which features a wood-storage zone and a food preparation area.
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The outdoor shower is handy after a swim at the beach.
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Mike and Carolin Robinson, seen here with their baby Fin, fell for the dramatic setting of this beachside home in Piha, west of Auckland.
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Nautical touches in Fin’s bedroom tie in with the home’s past life as a bach.
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The couple found the caravan in Christchurch and drove it up north. Its cosy caravan interior with homely soft furnishings makes it a comfortable place to stay.
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The kitchen feels open and airy and leads out onto an expansive deck. The vintage dining table and chairs were purchased from the previous owners.
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Cool blues, soft greys and fresh whites feature in the main bedroom and are the ideal palette for a seaside home.
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Mike relaxes in the hot tub.
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The lounge embraces mid-century luxe with sheepskins, a shag-pile rug, a vintage sideboard and antique chairs.
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An original missile poster from a Berlin vintage shop takes pride of place in the lounge, adding an interesting counterpoint to the room’s luxe feel.
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Mike and Carolin wanted a sustainable renewable product on their floor so chose bamboo floorboards.
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A vintage baker’s trolley is used as shelving.
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The studio opens out onto a courtyard.
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The lounge embraces mid-century luxe with sheepskins, a shag-pile rug, a vintage sideboard and antique chairs.
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