The interior project I mentioned last week has finally come to fruition and I'm so excited to share it with you today. Opening its doors to the public on Friday for a limited time, the Creatista Café celebrates the launch of Nespresso’s latest machine, Creatista, with a unique twist... the coffee is complimentary and the space is designed to feel just like home.
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My task was to create a homely vibe inspired by the Creatista and its innovative automatic steam-wand technology. A unique concept, I wanted to create a living area that would not only fit seamlessly within a cafe environment but also exude the feeling of a stylish, comfortable home. Choosing a natural colour palette with a mix of welcoming greys and neutrals, the walls have been painted in Dulux Mt Albert and Dulux Okarito. I then curated the space with a beautiful mix of furniture and homewares from leading furniture, homeware and lighting specialists including Città and Cult Design, ECC and Simon James Design. Building on the relaxed atmosphere and my love of Scandinavian design, I incorporated warm wood, textual layers and graphic accents, all of which complement the clean lines and understated elegance of the furniture. Lighting also plays a key part in bringing the home element to the space, with a combination of beautiful statement pieces. Art prints from Father Rabbit and Duett Design including a mix of handpainted abstract and New Zealand photography, were carefully selected to inject further personality and warmth.
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Located at Three Lamps, Ponsonby, the café will be open from 11 - 20 November between 7am and 2pm, so if you're in Auckland and you love coffee make sure you stop by! Some of Auckland’s top baristas will also be on-hand to teach customers how to create simple latte art using the Creatista and Lewis Road Creamery’s premium milk range.
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Photography by Helen Bankers
A huge thank you to our talented photographer Helen Bankers for capturing the space so beautifully and to all of the wonderful suppliers for helping me bring the vision to life.
Here is a list of all the products used:
Interior Paint - Dulux Mt Albert, Dulux Okarito & Dulux Design Chalkboard in Black - Dulux
Exterior Paint - Dulux St Clair Half - Dulux
Hem 3 Seat Sofa in Asphalt, Segment Coffee Table in Oak/Black, Radial Round Dining Table & Radial Chairs with Leather Seats - Città
Warranbrooke Way In 1963 framed print by William Scott & Warranbrooke Shore Grey One framed canvas - Father Rabbit
Gregoire 1 & Karekare 2 photographic prints (dining area) & The Mist, The Valley & Lunar (wall opposite sofa) - Nick Staveley x Duett Design
Hay About A Lounge Chair, Hay Slit Table, Gubi Matégot Trolley & Black Icelandic Sheepskin - Cult Design
Menu Tribeca Franklin Chandelier (living room) & Lampe Gras 214 Wall Light - Simon James Design
Flos IC Pendant Lights (café counters), Petite Friture Vertigo Pendant (dining area) & Deknudt Decora Offspring Mirror - ECC
Armadillo&Co Berber Weave Atlas Rug in Natural - Ivy House
Franco Albini Ottoman, Trestle Union Plant Stands, Bloomingville White Flower Pots, Rachel Carly Small Bubble Vase & Modular Vase - Tessuti
Black Moonstone Silk Throw, Black Moonstone Silk Cushion, Black Net Linen Cushion & White Net Linen Cushion - Penney + Bennett
Round Floor Mat in white (dining area) - Indie Home Collective
Scented Candles - Lumira
Flowers - Victoria Park Flowers
Creatista café – your new local
277 Ponsonby Road (Three Lamps end of Ponsonby) Open 11 – 20 November
7:00am – 2.00pm daily
