Living room in the Titirangi Residence by Rarebirds Interiors with Kovacs Hendrix sofa, refurbished mid-century armchair, Bremworth Ahuru Moss carpet, Aalto Paints walls, and Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin lamp.
Cameron Street is a full interior renovation by Rarebirds Interiors in Onehunga, Auckland, designed for a professional client seeking a home that reflects personal style, heritage, and comfort. The design restores architectural balance to a previously compromised 1930s bungalow, layering Resene neutrals like Ecru, Ash, Atmosphere, and Bokara Grey across every space. Custom joinery, timber-framed glass, and biophilic elements connect the home to its lush rear garden, while a subtly masculine palette provides warmth, cohesion, and quiet sophistication. The result is a calm, purposeful interior that honours both contemporary living and classic detail.

Titirangi Project Role:

Full Interior Design, Custom Fabrication, Furnishing and Project Management

Awards:

  • while drawing the detailing and materiality into a contemporary design delivery.

    Warm, earthy tones were championed throughout the home. The original ceiling colour was retained, refreshed with Aalto Reptilian on the beams and staircase. Although the kitchen ceiling was completely replaced, the original timber hue was continued, paired with walnut cabinetry to extend a mixed-timber story.

    An asymmetrical kitchen peninsula floats above earthen-toned tiled floors on a single mitred dowel end. The circular motif repeats in half-forms across the cabinetry, evoking connections to late mid-century furniture design. Textured Cosentino porcelain cut to the circular timber end posts nods to authentic period detailing, while the same stone framing the cedar venetians offers a modern twist that ensures the kitchen keeps a contemporary edge.

    The home is a cornucopia of organic hues and materiality, including hand-formed ceramic wall sconces coloured with local earth. Original straw-hued grasscloth provides the essential anchoring point for an authentic 70’s vibe, complemented by painted surfaces, tiled finishes, furnishings, and accessories.

    The main bathroom, with its challenging dog-leg footprint, enabled our design team to create a unique solution. A hand-formed bath carved from Hebel blocks and finished with miniature Japanese mosaic tiles is positioned perfectly to frame forest views through a newly introduced long, low window. The sculptural bath transforms a previously awkward space, sitting within a wet room lineated by a bespoke colour-framed glass door. Warm bronze Sussex tapware pairs elegantly with misty green Caroma basins and stained JSC timber tongue-and-groove panelling.

    Elsewhere, Aruru woollen carpet in Moss by Bremworth stretches across the floor in a beautiful expanse of period-relevant hue and pile. It was especially rewarding as designers to replace the original carpet with this contemporary re-release.

    In the living area, original leather armchairs and a copper-topped coffee table sit perfectly alongside a modern timber winged sofa. Lamps — often overlooked in New Zealand interiors — provide design-centric features, from authentic original-era pieces to the sculptural Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin floor lamp.

Kelsie Barley

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Bedroom and hallway in the Titirangi Residence by Rarebirds Interiors, featuring Bremworth Ahuru Moss carpet, Aalto Paints walls, and a Bankston Civilian door knob. Sculptural timber figures and natural light enhance the mid-century atmosphere.
Living room in the Titirangi Residence by Rarebirds Interiors with Kovacs Hendrix sofa, refurbished mid century armchair, Bremworth Ahuru Moss carpet, and Aalto Paints walls. Artwork by Tim Jones and Casamance Zostera wallpaper by James Dunlop.
Living room in the Titirangi Residence by Rarebirds Interiors with Kovacs Hendrix sofa, refurbished mid century furniture, Bremworth Ahuru Moss carpet, and Aalto Paints walls. Dining nook and styled alcove highlight the mid century inspired design.
Bedroom in the Titirangi Residence by Rarebirds Interiors with Calacatta Viola stone side table, timber bed and Bremworth Ahuru Moss carpet. Hallway with Casamance Zostera wallpaper, Bankston Civilian hardware and Lightco sconces by Louise Broadbent.
Titirangi Residence kitchen with timber peninsula, stained dowel leg, Dekton Liquid Sand benchtop, Sussex Circa Vertex tapware, JSC timber slat ceiling, Lightco sconces with Louise Broadbent ceramics, and reused mid century dining furniture.
Kitchen detail in the Titirangi Residence by Rarebirds Interiors with Dekton Liquid Sand benchtop, stained timber dowel leg, cladding detail and tiled flooring. Close up highlights craftsmanship and materiality in this mid century inspired design.
Bedroom detail in the Titirangi Residence by Rarebirds Interiors with Calacatta Viola stone plinth used as a side table, styled with ceramic mug and book. Timber bed and Bremworth Ahuru Moss carpet bring warmth to the mid century inspired interior.
Living room in the Titirangi Residence by Rarebirds Interiors with suspended black fireplace, timber stair treads, steel balustrade and Bremworth Ahuru Moss carpet. Artwork by Tim Jones from Parnell Gallery on Aalto wall; mid century inspired.
Bathroom in the Titirangi Residence by Rarebirds Interiors with Caroma basin on fluted timber vanity, bronze Sussex tapware, and stone tiled walls. Lightco sconces with Louise Broadbent ceramics frame a glass shower in this crafted interior.
Kitchen view at Titirangi project with walnut cabinetry featuring Bankston Civilian handle, terrazzo steps leading into living space with vintage leather and steel chair draped in fur throw, sheer curtains and timber ceiling creating warmth.
Titirangi kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, Bankston Civilian handles, and terrazzo tile flooring. Warm timber ceiling and filtered light through sheer curtains highlight a modern island with integrated cooktop and undercabinet lighting.
Kitchen peninsula in stained timber with Dekton Liquid Sand benchtop, with cut-in detail at leg, framed by reused mid-century dining furniture and sheer drapes opening to Titirangi bush. Rarebirds Interiors blend texture, craft and context.
Foyer design by Rarebirds Interiors with Aalto painted doors, Bankston hardware, Bremworth carpet, and mid-century art and furniture. Textured wallcovering adds depth, styled with sculptural ceramics and modern lighting in the Titirangi home.
View from the mid-century library into the master bedroom, featuring Aalto Paints and textured wallcovering, Bremworth carpet, timber screen detail, and vintage furniture styling, with layered light creating a warm, intimate atmosphere.
Bathroom view from hallway featuring fluted timber vanity, stone wall tiles, Bankston Civilian hardware, brushed bronze tapware, and custom mirror, designed by Rarebirds Interiors for a layered Titirangi renovation.
Detail of bathroom wall sconce by LightCo featuring a handcrafted Louise Broadbent ceramic fitting paired with terrazzo stone tiles, part of Rarebirds Interiors’ layered Titirangi renovation.
Built-in terrazzo bath with tiled surround and bronze Sussex Tapware Circa Vertex wall-mounted spout pouring water into a foaming bath. Rarebirds Interiors bathroom design in Titirangi balances sculptural hardware with natural stone surfaces.
Vanity with Dekton Liquid Sand benchtop and Caroma basin, set on fluted timber cabinetry with Bankston Civilian handles. Warm terrazzo tiles form the backdrop, showcasing Rarebirds Interiors’ layered residential bathroom design.
Master ensuite vanity featuring a Caroma basin atop a fluted timber unit, detailed with Bankston Civilian handles and a Dekton surface. A Sussex Tapware spout in warm bronze completes the layered Rarebirds Interiors bathroom design.
View from upstairs hallway into living room, highlighting warm timber ceilings, textured wallcovering, Aalto Paints, and Bremworth carpet. Natural light filters through sheer drapery onto mid-century furniture, plants, and layered vintage detailing.
Bespoke stained timber screen creates a sculptural divider beside reused mid-century library unit. Textured wallcovering, Aalto Paints, and Bremworth carpet layer warmth and tactility, enriching the foyer transition with crafted and enduring detail.


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