Kitchen textural detail with walnut cabinetry, vintage pendants, brass tap, blush stone benchtop, and geometric tiles styled by Rarebirds.

Full Interior Design, Custom Fabrication and Furnishing, Art and O’bjet Curation, Project Co-Ordination

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  • A family home often filled with numerous children and their parents, this project needed smile-inducing elements within the design to create a warm and inviting family home.
    Bold print and textural detailing across the chosen materiality help craft inspirational yet functional spaces within this project. Three-dimensional ceramic tiles, intricate basket-woven tiles, and boucle drapes create surface integrity, sitting respectfully alongside walnut-stained profile feature walls and cabinetry.
    A daringly different staircase smothered in Orla Kiely wallpaper unites the two-level home, paying homage to the architectural heritage, while the walnut screen and balustrade wink at contemporary styling, all adding to the home’s adventurous spirit.

    Scion wallpaper and fabric in strongly mid-century-inspired graphics adorn the walls and soft accessories, perfectly enhancing the authentic mid-century furniture placed throughout the home. The rich, earthy tones of Mokum linen drapes over textural sheers provide delightful layering in all rooms.

    Mixing lighting styles is a favourite of Rarebirds Interiors. Modern hand-blown Luke Jacomb pendants, vintage 1960s Czech Republic lighting from Vitrine, Astro from ECC, and Aledin lamps from Kartell all provide the clients’ desired playfulness.

    Intentional colour blocking in the interior spaces with a neutral Resene white provides sensory relief and a contemporary balance to the darker architectural features and bold wall finishes. Externally, the original red brick was retained, providing further textural depth and 1970s credibility while adding to the family’s distinct personal style.

Kelsie Barley

Open kitchen and stairwell featuring walnut cabinetry, white lacquer island, geometric tiles and mid-century pendants by Rarebirds Interiors.
Wishbone barstools along white kitchen island, walnut cabinetry, and designer lighting detailing by Rarebirds Interiors.
Open kitchen and stairwell featuring walnut cabinetry, white lacquer island, geometric tiles and mid-century pendants by Rarebirds Interiors.
Kitchen detail featuring open walnut shelving, vintage ceramics, timber floor, and stainless Fisher & Paykel appliances by Rarebirds.
Bottom stairwell view with green Orla Kiely wallpaper, vintage timber sideboard, and stained staircase details by Rarebirds.
Entryway and stairwell showcasing Orla Kiely wallpaper, walnut dowel screen, mid-century sideboard and sculptural vases styled by Rarebirds.
Living room with green sofa, Orla Kiely cushions, and open view to kitchen and stairwell, featuring Haro timber floors styled by Rarebirds.
Bright front door entry with terracotta brick, green pull handle, Haro timber floor, and stained dowel screen detailing by Rarebirds Interiors.
Hallway featuring Haro timber flooring, pink Orla Kiely wallpaper, walnut dowel screen and green accents, styled by Rarebirds Interiors.
Living room and kitchen space with view to swimming pool, featuring textured drapes, vintage lighting, green sofa and Haro timber flooring.
Master bedroom with stained oak dowels, green linen bed, walnut sidetables and Orla Kiely wallpaper feature wall, styled by Rarebirds.
Vintage-inspired home office with walnut shelving, Orla Kiely rug, James Dunlop ochre drapes, and Haro timber flooring, Meadowbank by Rarebirds.
Master bedroom kitchenette detail featuring white cabinetry, walnut shelving, brass accents, and Caesarstone nude concrete by Rarebirds.
Guest bedroom with mid-century timber sideboard, green rug, Haro timber floor, dark green drapes, styled with fresh greenery by Rarebirds.
Close-up of vintage walnut desk and bookshelf with warm timber floors and ochre drapes, styled home office design by Rarebirds Interiors.
Mid-century guest bedroom detail featuring vintage timber sideboard, mirror, and rich green accents styled by Rarebirds Interiors.
Guest bedroom detail with ochre bed linen, feature Orla Kiely bedhead, Hugo the schnauzer, styled white sheers and duomo sconce by Rarebirds.
Master ensuite featuring pink Tribeca basketweave tiles, brass fittings, freestanding bath, and lush native window view by Rarebirds.
Master ensuite featuring pink basketweave tiles, timber floor tiles, freestanding bath, and brass fixtures. Designed by Rarebirds Interiors in Meadowbank, Auckland.
Master bedroom with view into ensuite, walnut cabinetry, Lukeke glass pendants, Haro timber flooring, styled by Rarebirds Interiors, Auckland.
“We had such a fantastic experience with Kelly and Sean from Rarebirds Interiors, who helped us completely transform our home in Meadowbank.

They listened so carefully to what we wanted — a home that felt welcoming, family-focused, and true to our lifestyle, with a mid-century modern edge — and brought it to life in a way that went above and beyond our expectations. Every detail was thought through with us, and the communication and collaboration throughout the project were amazing.

We now have a home that feels stylish, functional, and completely “us” — open-plan living with separate spaces for relaxing and entertaining, and a beautiful flow throughout.

If you’re thinking about refreshing or renovating your home, I couldn’t recommend Rarebirds Interiors more highly. They are true masters at what they do.

(P.S. I loved the process so much I now recommend Rarebirds Interiors to anyone wanting to create a home that feels truly personal and special.)”
— Paige and Cam

Words from our clients


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