Appletree Designs

Hi, I’m Rachel from Appletree Designs and welcome to The Manly Street Project!

My husband Paul and I have taken on something close to our hearts: a full renovation of a 90-year-old white cottage right on the beachfront of the beautiful Kapiti Coast, New Zealand.

In this series, I’ll take you through every step of the journey, from concept and architectural planning to selecting finishes, colours, tiles, and working with the incredible suppliers we know and love. It’s a mix of design, creativity, and plenty of real-life renovation chaos!

We’re bringing this beautiful old home back to life, one room at a time and I’m so excited to have you along for the ride.