b'feature houseW hen Suze and Dave Crawford decided to build a new house, the last thing on their minds was a minimalist box. Today, their Cape Cod-style home is a treasure trove of vintage finds, cherished and inherited items and soothing colour. Injectingcharacterintotheirnewhomebeganattheplanning stages,whenthecouplechosewidearchitravesandskirtings, tongue and groove doors, higher than normal ceilings, turned timber balustrades for the balconies and stairs. and cleared reproduction company Bungalow & Villa out of their supply of 1940s-style Bakelitedoor handles. Says Suze: I like an eclectic mix, but one thats still fresh and modern. I like old and new together, like the modern sofas next to the old retro Formica dining table. I dont want to be stuck in a time warp. Suzeisacompletemagpie,muchtoDavesdespair,shesays. I find treasures in market stalls and op shops usually, but we Above The living room has a beachy feel with striped blinds, floors painted in Resene Wan White, walls in Resene Ecru White and trims in Resene Alabaster. Right Suze and Dave Crawford with Indigo and Max outside the house that glows with character and belies its young age.ReseneAlabasterReseneEcru WhiteReseneSmittenReseneWan White'