Capturing all day sun on a busy corner, the distinctly different ‘Pensacola’ was built around 1945 by the husband of a Hawkes Bay earthquake survivor. To honour the home's Art Deco roots, the interior colour palette was inspired by the works of 1930s ceramics artist Clarice Cliff. The bold four-colour combination of burnt orange, sunshine yellow, ruby red and lime green, enhanced with off white and gloss black, creates a striking backdrop for the family's collection of Art Deco furniture and collectibles, both original and reproduction.
Upon arrival, the visitor is welcomed by curved walls and original stucco plasterwork, accentuated with a metallic Egyptian style border sourced from the United States.
Original rimu flooring complements the bold exotic colour scheme, contributing to the home’s overall sense of warmth.
Black and pure white is the theme for the family bathroom. Inspired by Art Deco's clean lines and geometrical patterns, it was the family’s first foray into DIY tiling.
Inside Resene Half Pearl Lusta is a connecting neutral throughout most spaces, combined with Resene Tango and Resene Code Red in the back hallway, Resene Tango in the dining room and Resene Code Red in the lounge.
The study and library are painted in Resene Energy Yellow, the kitchen in Resene Conifer and the bedroom features the wallpaper Shiny Ivory Statements #25248 from Resene.
An 11 year labour of love, restoration of the home was delayed by earthquakes. The final finishing touches are presently being added including the completion of the exterior colour scheme of the house in Resene Witch Haze and Resene Fog.
| Interior walls | Back hall, dining room | Lounge | Study and library |
 Resene Half Pearl Lusta |
 Resene Tango |
 Resene Code Red |
 Resene Energy Yellow |
| Kitchen | Exterior | Exterior | |
 Resene Conifer |
 Statements Shiny Ivory 252248 |
 Resene Witch Haze |
 Resene Fog |
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