Louvre Concepts

This sleek custom-made louvre roof was designed and manufactured in New Zealand by Louvre Concepts. These stunning louvres create an instant outdoor room and can be opened or closed at the touch of a button whatever the weather.

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Inside And Out

There’s nothing quite like the rustic and traditional look of stone, supplied here by Hard as Rocks. Exterior cladding and entranceway is Rustic Ledge West Coast Eldorado Stone.

“We wanted to get it right and had the luxury of not being in a hurry,” says Howard. Through the tender process, the couple was able to get everything costed and sourced from the very start of the process.

As you step through the front door, you are effortlessly drawn in from the outside by the continuing Rustic Ledge West Coast stone exterior cladding, which becomes the interior entrance wall. A guest wing and master bedroom create two of the private retreat areas, while the children’s bedrooms occupy the other side of the house. Drawn down a long corridor, you are led to a bright and airy main living space and kitchen, with an outdoor louvred entertaining room beautifully blurring the line between inside and out.

Floors To Love

The Godfrey Hirst Oak engineered timber flooring in Rafia is from Floor Pride who also supplied the Godfrey Hirst Enchant wool carpet in the media room.

Sarah relished the opportunity to unleash her creative side on the blank canvas. The result is a restful, almost romantic abode, with a sense of soothing natural tones about the place. For example, the master bedroom is styled after The Great Gatsby movie, with New York blacks and whites informing the stylish yet romantic room.

“I love how the curtains billow in the wind,” says Sarah. “It takes me to that feeling of being in a historical romantic drama. Julie Anderson from Julie

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