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THE COSY NOTES
I’m Dominey, based on the Matakana Coast in New Zealand, sharing spaces with soul, boutique stays, coastal living, and behind-the-scenes notes from my creative home and design projects. This space is about slowing down, noticing the details, and creating a life that feels joyful.
Studio Diary: Prettier in Kindle Pink
The studio exterior paint glow-up is one of my favourite reno transformations so far. It’s come a long way since we first started turning it into a creative workspace.
Studio Diary: Inside Our Creative Studio’s Moody Makeover
What began as a humble garage and poorly utilised space has now evolved into a calming and gorgeous space for creativity, relaxation, work and self-care. Part creative studio, part home gym, and part chill zone.
Studio Diary: The Final Touches on Our Garage-to-Studio Transformation
Two years ago, we converted an old garage into a creative studio space and added 54sqm2 to our property's footprint. Our contractors had lined the interior surfaces in tongue-and-groove plywood, which, initially, I thought I'd leave unpainted.
Garage to beachy studio conversion
When I hatched the idea of converting our 54 sqm aluminium double garage into an office/creative studio, I had in mind a space to work, create, chill, and think. Working from home meant my work life had encroached on our personal living space. I needed a divide, and it made sense to use our garage (which was being used as storage space for junk).