Featured in Home of Architecture: The Art of Place with Ashe Gallery
There are moments in business that feel particularly special.
Being featured in both the printed edition of Design Guide and the online editorial Art of Place with Ashe Gallery by Home of Architecture is one of those moments.
Ashe was created from a simple belief: art belongs in everyday life.
Not just in galleries. Not just in carefully curated collections. But in the homes we live in, the spaces we gather in, and the environments that shape our daily experiences.
To see that philosophy recognised alongside some of New Zealand's most respected contemporary galleries, designers, and creative businesses is both exciting and incredibly humbling.
The Art of Place
One of the things I appreciated most about the Home of Architecture feature was its focus on the relationship between art and place.
At Ashe, the conversation has never been solely about purchasing artwork.
It's about understanding how art can transform a space.
How it creates atmosphere.
How it introduces personality.
How it helps tell the story of the people who live there.
Art isn't simply something we hang on a wall. It's often the element that brings a room together.
This belief sits at the heart of both the gallery and my interior design practice.
Where Art and Interior Design Meet
Many people first discover Ashe through the gallery.
What they often don't realise is that interior design has always been a significant part of the story.
Over the years I've worked with homeowners, builders, architects, and developers to create interiors that feel cohesive, thoughtful, and deeply personal.
Whether it's a new build, renovation, or a single room refresh, my role is often to help clients make confident decisions throughout the design process.
Interior Design Services at Ashe
Colour Consultations
Colour influences everything.
The right palette can make a home feel calm, welcoming, sophisticated, or energetic.
I work with clients to develop colour schemes that flow naturally throughout a home while complementing both architectural features and furnishings.
Whether you're selecting paint colours for a renovation or planning a new build, a cohesive palette creates the foundation for every other design decision.
Material & Finish Selections
Building or renovating often means making hundreds of decisions.
Tiles
Flooring
Cabinetry
Stone
Hardware
Paint
Lighting
The list goes on…
One of the most valuable parts of the design process is ensuring these selections work together rather than feeling disconnected.
I help clients navigate those decisions with clarity and confidence, creating material palettes that feel timeless, balanced, and aligned with the way they want to live.
Spatial Planning
Good design isn't only about how a space looks.
It's about how it functions.
Spatial planning helps ensure a home supports the way people move, gather, entertain, and relax.
Sometimes small changes in layout can have a significant impact on how a space feels and performs.
It's one of the most powerful tools in creating interiors that feel effortless.
Photo credit Itch Photography , Christchurch | Summit Construction
The Missing Piece: Art Consultation
This is where the gallery and interior design practice naturally come together.
One of the most common things I hear is:
"We've finished the renovation, but something still feels incomplete."
Often, that missing layer is art.
Artwork introduces personality, scale, colour, texture, and emotion.
It transforms a well-designed room into a lived-in home.
Through in-home art consultations, I help clients:
Select artwork that suits their space
Understand scale and placement
Build meaningful collections over time
Discover contemporary New Zealand artists
Integrate art into their existing interiors
Whether you're starting with a blank wall or adding to an existing collection, the goal is always the same: finding pieces that feel genuinely connected to your home.
Celebrating New Zealand Artists
One of the greatest privileges of owning Ashe is working with talented contemporary New Zealand artists.
Artists such as:
Each artist brings a unique perspective, practice, and visual language to the gallery.
Part of my role is helping people discover these artists and understand how their work can become part of everyday life.
This is where art moves beyond decoration and becomes connection.
Looking Ahead
The Home of Architecture feature is an exciting milestone, but it's also a reminder of why Ashe exists.
To create a space where art, design, and people come together.
To support New Zealand artists.
To help clients create homes that feel thoughtful and personal.
And to demonstrate that contemporary art isn't something separate from everyday life—it enhances it.
Whether you're planning a new build, renovating an existing home, exploring interior design services in Christchurch, or searching for the perfect artwork, the conversation always starts in the same place:
How do you want your home to feel?
Because when art and design work together, that's where the magic happens.