Tall vase, $130, and small vase, $69, from Country Road (09-524 9685, 04-473 1871, 03-366 7870). Sheer fabric: Sahco Hesslein 'Fenice', p.o.a. from Atelier Textiles (0800-283 543 for stockists).

1. Florian side table from Baleri Italia, p.o.a., from Backhouse Interiors (09-366 0841, 04-499 8847). 2. Farrow & Ball Parma Gray paint (top) and Castle Gray (right) from Aalto Country Colours (09-522 2019) and (left) Taubman's Silver Button (0800 287 080 for stockists). 3. Parchment lamp, $110, from Chambers International Linens and Gifts (09-376 6479). 4. Birdbath bowl, $30 from Coliseum Contractors Ltd (09-620 5411). 5. Stelton sugar bowl and creamer designed by Arne Jacobsen, p.o.a., from Bromhead Design (09-366 7322).

Big Al armchair, p.o.a. from Backhouse Interiors (09-366 0841, 04-499 8847), in Woven Image 'Status'. Grey rabbit throw backed with dark grey flannel, p.o.a., from Maison (04-472 7703). Abbey wears clothes from Zero to Hero (04-472 7703).

1. Grey crackle sushi dishes, small $8.50, large $27.50, from Made in Japan (09-379 8188). 2. Satin cushions by Housecalls, p.o.a., from Apartmento (09-309 7646) and Living Spaces (09-360 0406). 3. Grey candles, $4 each, in German matt sculptured candlesticks, $59 a set, from Bloomsbury Galleries (09-357 0889). 4. Augusta's drawers made by Tim Larkin, p.o.a., from Avid (04-472 7703). 5. Café cups and saucers, $12 a set, from Country Road (09-524 9685, 04-472 7256, 03-366 7870). 6. Minimalist salt and pepper shakers, $19.95 from Nest (09-445 3201).