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Personal space Modern design is tempered with touches of country retro in this warm, welcoming decor by interiors specialist Yellowfox Above: Polished concrete floors soak up the northern winter sun in this house – the interior was designed by Yellowfox. The open staircase, in oak and cedar, is a feature of the home, with the warmth of the wood balancing the cooler floor treatment. Right: Out of the past – the living area features a retro-styled bookcase designed by Yellowfox. The overall palette is neutral and the furnishings durable and comfortable. Getting the balance right in a home interior can be tricky. Everyone wants a clean look and the ease of living that comes with a modern design, but a home is also about people and family – so it has to have personality, too. The contemporary merges effortlessly with character accents in this compact home, which was built to weather the elements on a very windy site in Auckland. Interiors specialist Peta Davy of Yellowfox, the designer who worked on the project, says a sense of space was an important factor in the design, given the relatively modest footprint. search | save | share at trendsideas.com