It almost sounds like a punchline to a joke – what do you get when two interior designers design a house? In Bevan and Tori Thomas’ case, the result is a sweeping, magnificent family home that’s all about mid-century modern design and outdoor entertaining. The couple’s influence is felt throughout the house, as if hand-pressed into the very foundations, from the concept and house plan to smaller details, such as the bespoke dining room table created by Bevan, or the leopard print wall painted by Tori. The house is a culmination of their efforts and passions and a love letter to the family life they share together.
The build
Tori and Bevan met and lived in Auckland for 18 years, but with a young family, they longed for a more rural environment to raise their daughters, Indie Rose and Siena
