With views that naturally take centre stage, coastal interiors are best approached with a certain level of restraint. This was a consideration Shelley Ferguson understood implicitly when shaping this Matarangi Beach house, positioned on a ribbon of white sand in the Coromandel.
Conceived as a setting for long, unhurried summers, the home needed to accommodate a family and their sons’ growing families with equal ease. As such, the brief called for something refined yet relaxed; elevated, but genuinely comfortable. Ferguson’s vision was for soft, tonal interiors that reflected the surrounding landscape without competing with it, a setting in which Powersurge’s understated yet refined range proves a natural fit.
The balance of ease and refinement begins in the kitchen, where Pulaoge stone wraps the island and splashback – its warm tones echoing the sandy shoreline beyond. Pale oak cabinetry and rounded bullnose details soften the room, while a statement range gives it a strong focal point. Powersurge supplied the final details: a stunning pendant that casts a warm glow over the island, and tactile handles that give the cabinetry the polished feel of a bespoke piece of furniture.
Beyond the kitchen, the living and dining spaces follow the same approach. Curved furniture, layered neutral textiles and a textured stone fireplace bring softness and warmth, while keeping the ocean outlook firmly in focus. Upstairs, oversized upholstered headboards and muted linens make the bedrooms feel cocooning, creating a quiet retreat at the end of long summer days.
The same warm, natural palette continues in the bathrooms, where limestone from Artedomus is paired with curved travertine tiles and softly textured plaster behind the bath. Powersurge handles add a tactile finishing touch.
Throughout, materials were chosen to age well and stand the test of time, perfectly primed for sandy feet, visiting family and years of summer holidays to come.
