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WATCH: Lucy Coote’s Berhampore Rebuild Is A Canvas For Creativity
Lovingly crafted by an interior designer and architect, Lucy Coote’s home is a masterclass of history and modern design.
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Interior designer Lucy Coote and architect Mark of Studio Myla masterfully renovated their 1900s Berhampore villa, blending historic character with a sleek, modern extension. The project was a labour of love involving significant DIY.
Key features include a sentimental dining table made from recycled rimu and unique lounge chairs sourced from Trade Me. The home also showcases Lucy's own ceramics from her pottery business, 'Salad Days', creating a calm, characterful sanctuary designed to evolve with their family.
A Collaborative Labour of Love
The bathroom blends modern fixtures with organic textures.


Cleverly placed windows throughout the home provide framed views of nature.
A triumph of the renovation.
The Heart of the Home
A space designed for hospitality and family life.


The kitchen island serves as a central hub for daily rituals.
A Tale of Two Tables
The hero piece of the home, crafted from recycled rimu by Lucy’s father Steve to a design by Lucy and Mark.
These stylish lounge chairs were a savvy secondhand find.
In her home studio, potter and designer Lucy Coote crafts ceramics under the moniker 'Salad Days'.
Art, Texture, and ‘Salad Days’
What started as a night class has blossomed into an all-encompassing passion and business.


Lumps of clay are transformed into everyday into everyday items.
A favourite spot to relax, the curved concrete bench is bathed in morning sun and overlooks the garden.
A Sanctuary of Wellbeing
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