Design by Soraya Ruth

Local Spotlight: .on.wellington is a newly opened cafe, with dreamy palette and materials reminiscent of Crete; textured sandstone, mosaic-style flooring and warm peach walls.
Choosing the right textural finishes goes a long way in transforming a simple space into an experience, and this is a great example!

"Sawtooth" Queenstown
Reflecting the owner's need for a family home to showcase their art collection, this home is filled with dark joinery, plenty of local timber and space. While the black, white and timber palette has the potential to appear impersonal and dull, the use of contrasting finishes, coupled with the soft furnishing and excessive use of natural light means this design is comforting and stunning.
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"The Cottages" at Lake Hayes, New Zealand
Making the most of the panoramic views of the stunning Southland scenery, this project has a rustic yet refined feel about it. All of the finishes are textural and natural in colour palette and physical form, taking inspiration from the historic woodshed it is located next to.
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Never underestimate the power of statement kitchenware - especially not ones as unique and stunning as the Joie De Vivre homewares from
These pieces are all handmade, all perfectly imperfect and would all work well in styling a modern kitchen.

Restraint is just as, if not more important than the composition of a design. Often it is assumed that having restraint in the styling of a project is synonymous with minimalism, but the two are not the same!
This Colonial Revival project in California is the perfect example of intelligent design choices with an understated and timeless result.
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Dreaming of some zen in this crazy time of fear and uncertainty. This gorgeous bathroom by is the perfect setting for a glass of red and a good book...
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