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HOUSE & GARDEN
Wither Hills Winery
The stunning fireplace is lit for visitors and diners every winter morning. Wither Hills houses two
grand fireplaces, inside the dining area and outside on the rooftop function space. The open
fireplaces were integrated into the Californian-inspired design during the original build and remain
features with recent renovations. The striking stonework uses schist from the Pukaka Quarry adjacent
tothe Wither Hills Vineyard in Rarangi and reflects the architecture of the surrounding restaurant and
cellar door.
Avril’s thoughts:
This inviting rustic stone-clad fireplace screams out to gather around for warmth, comfort food, and
a wine. The chunky coloured concrete mantelpiece and hearth are perfect for placing ornaments
and people! Great use of storage and convenience with wood boxes either side. Use products with
natural fibres such as leather, linen, timber, wicker. Place heavier pieces of furniture nearer the
fireplace as a meeting point.
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Interior
Design
Wither Hills Cellar Door and Restaurant | New Renwick Road
Open Daily 10am – 4pm
Herzog
The gorgeous fireplace, built to the owner's own design in 2004 by Cuddon Engineering, is part of
the whole natural concept and high quality the organic estate stands for. Raw metal cladding with
rivets, which have been around as early as 3000 BC, are repeated in the cellar door counter/bar and
surrounding furniture, natural but still oozing elegance. This cladding is hard-wearing, safe and has
a warm, cosy quality to it. We love timeless designs, objects with history...like wine.
Avril’s thoughts:
STORY BY LISA ERIKSON |
The metal clad fireplace creates ambience and an elegant statement. Built-in fireplaces are ideal
for conversation and use of space. On-trend metals have been finding their way into the indoor
home décor with use in furniture, homewares and lighting. A metal clad fireplace can be designed
specifically for your space and be made from a varying array of me