SHAKY START
Walls throughout in Resene ‘Pearl Lusta’.
KIDS’ LOUNGE Grey sofa from McKenzie &
Willis; geometric cushion from Etsy; Chinese replica antique coffee table from unknown; fruit stand from Eco Shop (at Christchurch dump); artwork from Container Door. LOUNGE Sofas from unknown; cushions from eBay; coffee table from Trade Me; cowhide from Lapco; pendant light from Lighting Plus; cane basket from
Trade Me. HALL Walls in Resene ‘Tarawera’ and Resene ‘Pearl Lusta’; ‘On Sale Here’ sign from antique shop in Paeroa; drawers from a friend; pendant light from Lighting Direct; antlers from Trade Me; skull from Etsy; feather decoration homemade. KITCHEN/DINING Cabinetry from Trends Kitchens; Carrara marble mosaic splashback tiles from McKenzie & Willis; vacuum box from Overflow, Mayfield; scales from friend; French glass-drying rack from The Store at Tai Tapu; pendant lights from Lighting Plus; table from a friend’s in-laws; chairs from McKenzie & Willis; fruit bowl homemade with old crystal bowls and plate; curtains (dining area) from Hubbers. MASTER BEDROOM Lounge suite from Trade Me; bedside filing cabinets from Trade Me; wooden cabinet from Trade
Me; industrial fan from Trade Me; mirror from unknown; curtains from Curtain Studio, Christchurch, with homemade pompom trim; stag cushion from Reincarnation, Christchurch; bed from Freedom. GABE’S ROOM (with guitar) Motto chosen by Gabe and hand-painted by Kiri; old hospital bed from Trade Me; bedlinen from Adairs; side table from Kmart; bedside light from Kmart; rug from The Warehouse.
MILAN’S ROOM Green circle made from leftover paint from a friend; ottoman from Kmart; bed from Freedom over a decade ago; duvet from The Warehouse; throw and ‘love’ cushion from Kmart; spotty pillow from Cotton On Kids; table made from sewing-machine table legs salvaged from dump and $10 marble top from Trade
Me; chair from Kmart. LAUNDRY Fire alarm covers on wall from Christchurch salvage yard.
BATHROOM All existing. OUTSIDE Table and chairs from Lysaght, Ashburton; tablecloth from Cost Plus World Market (US); hanging garlands are $10 wisteria garlands entwined round old bike rims.