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HOME KITCHEN BATHROOM New homes and renovations feature in this edition of myTrends HOME. We also showcase a selection of kitchens and bathrooms that offer something a little out of the ordinary.

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Extensive renovations have transformed this 1900s villa and made it well suited to modern living. See other new additions to older homes at myTrends

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Best of all worlds Marrying the old with the new gives these homes a strong sense of individuality – no two could ever be the same

Building on the past Take one 1970s house in a prestigious location, push it out in two directions and open up the living spaces – the result is a home that’s perfectly attuned to modern living

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When it’s impossible to tell by looking whether a renovated house is a new build or a remodel, you know it’s a project that’s out of the ordinary.

This house, built in the ’70s, is such a property. Architect Simon Rodrigues of Rodrigues Bodycoat Architects says the owners had been living in the home for 10 years and loved the huge size of the site and the high-end location.

But they were not so enamoured of the interior, which was not well suited to modern living.

“The house was very much a product of the ’70s,” Rodrigues says. “There was an internalised kitchen, with a limited connection between the kitchen and living areas, and between inside and out. The passage linking the entry with the living spaces was very narrow, so there was no sense of welcome.”

However, the architect says the house had good bones and was well positioned on the gently sloping site, with a good orientation to the sun.

“While we did discuss a completely

Preceding pages: Perfect for entertaining on a grand scale, this 1970s house has been completely transformed with a major renovation that includes a new 16m x 4m north-facing terrace and a new swimming pool.

Above left and top: At the front of the house a new cedar wall disguises the garaging and service entry. The main entrance is now highlighted with a new glazed canopy and front door.

Above: Several walls were removed on the interior to create one large open-plan living space. This passage leads to service rooms.

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new build, the owners preferred a more sustainable, adaptive reuse option. They were keen to preserve as much of the existing dwelling as possible. Although they wanted a modern design, it couldn’t be too contemporary or austere – they appreciated the traditional qualities of the neighbourhood and wanted their home to be warm and comfortable.

“The project became a renovation and addition. Remnants of the original form and some of the fenestration remain as reminders of the original building.

However, the result is indistinguishable from a new build.”

To create a strong sense of arrival, the architect introduced a glazed canopy to the entry, and a timber-clad door within a steel plate frame. This now opens to a wide, light and airy hallway.

“Space was claimed from the former dining room – we cut through a wall to provide a direct link from the entry to the living areas on the north side of the house.

This means guests no longer have to walk down a long narrow passage at the back

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of the living areas. Instead they are drawn forward towards the sunlight and the garden and pool beyond.”

To gain extra space for the living areas and bedrooms on the upper level, the north side of the house was extended by several metres. The house was also pushed out towards the east.

On the ground floor, several walls were removed to create one extra-large, open-plan living space. Part of the original exterior wall remains providing structural support, and defining the dining area.

Facing page, top: A dramatic sculpture forms a centrepiece in the living area. This section of wall once formed the exterior wall of the house, which was extended by several metres.

Facing page, lower and left: In addition to the main sitting area on the northeast corner of the house, there is a separate family room. A large sliding door can be pulled to close off this room.

Above: The entire north side of the house opens up to the terrace, through large sliding glass doors framed with timber. These can be stacked in a variety of configurations.

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Large timber-framed sliding glass doors open up to a huge 16m-long terrace overlooking a new swimming pool in one direction and a tennis court in the other.

The doors can be stacked in a range of configurations. On the terrace a retractable awning provides shade for the living area in summer, yet allows the sun to warm the interior in winter. There are also huge overhangs on the east side to keep the sun at bay in the heat of the summer. “We specified timber joinery to bring a little visual warmth to the interior,� says

Left: With its elevated views and double aspect, the master suite is a private sanctuary.

Top: French doors in all the bedrooms open up to a new balcony that runs the length of the house.

Vines will eventually climb over the wires of the pergola, providing welcome shade in summer.

Above: The master suite features a contemporary bathroom that also retains a hint of the traditional, with painted shutters, a marble floor and a freestanding tub. The shower room and a separate toilet room are behind the frosted glass doors.

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Top and above right: A large overhang on the east side of the house creates a sheltered outdoor living area that overlooks the tennis court. The court has retractable boundary netting.

Above: The new poolscape features a swimming pool with a wet edge, so the water is flush with the paving. There is also a spa pool and a fire pit water feature. LED lighting enhances the drama at night. Most of the existing trees on the site were retained, including a large jacaranda.

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Rodrigues. “For the same reason we added French doors to the bedrooms that open to the upper terrace. These are another traditional reference, as are the pergola elements.”

The original staircase was retained, with a new walnut balustrade to match the flooring.

A mix of materials features in the kitchen. The cabinetry is lacquered, while the oven tower and panelling around the extractor are a light timber veneer. Marble, with a prominent veining, was specified

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for the front of the island and splashback.

Additional storage and bench space are provided in a hidden scullery at the rear.

The house has air conditioning, but this is rarely used as there is good cross ventilation on both floors.

“We also incorporated a large array of solar panels on the north-facing roof.

These generate sufficient electricity to meet the energy needs of the household,” says Rodrigues. “Rainwater is also harvested for reuse in the vegetable and herb gardens.”

Architect: Simon Rodrigues AIA, with Philippa Doran, Rodrigues Bodycoat Architects Builder: Matthew Nelson Pool and spa: Bluestone Pools Kitchen manufacturer: Harley Cabinets Landscape design: Perth Landscape Design Cladding: Hardies Scyon Axon Roof: Lysaght Kliplok Jasper from BlueScope Steel Door and window joinery: Exclusive Aluminium; Abbottsolutely Timber Door and window hardware: Architectural Design Hardware Tiling: Original Ceramics; Marble & Cement Work Blinds: Executive Blind Solutions

Drapes and wallcoverings: Judy Maloney Flooring: Timber from Chelsea Floors Paints: Dulux Acratex Lighting: Dimension 8 Heating: Jetmaster Furniture: Contempo; Mobilia Barbecue: Evo Australia Cabinets: Lacquered Benchtops: Caesarstone Pure White Splashback: Statuario Venato marble Refrigeration, dishwasher: Miele Oven, cooktop, ventilation, coffee machine: Gaggenau Shower fittings, bath, basin, taps: Rogerseller

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Back to the beginning To update the interior of this traditional villa, the architect scratched a 1980s remodel and reverted to the original villa layout Change for the sake of change isn’t always the best reason to renovate. Most of us also want an improvement on what went before.

This traditional villa, built a century ago, was remodelled in the 1980s, but changes made during that renovation did not suit the new owners who called in architect Chris Holmes of CAAHT Studio Architects.

“That earlier renovation removed the central hallway and replaced it with walls at 45° angles, which made it difficult to

place furniture,” Holmes says. “The house was cut up into a lot of small spaces that were quite awkward – the dining room was particularly tight, measuring just 2.4m across.”

The architect says the owners wanted a complete renovation that would maximise the existing footprint while retaining the traditional villa character, as required by a conservation overlay.

“A former lean-to that was built many decades earlier was removed from the rear of the house and replaced with a modern

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version, which is just 1m longer. So we were only adding an extra 8.5m2 in total, but it needed to work a lot better than the existing layout.”

Holmes says he took his cue from the original villa, gutting the interior to reinstate the central hallway.

“In terms of efficiency, we couldn’t beat the original villa layout, with its central axis and rooms off to the left and right.

These bedrooms receive plenty of natural light, and there is a direct circulation route from the front door to the living areas at

the rear. But we did take the opportunity to make one key change – there is a subtle, gradual rise in the hallway ceiling height towards the rear. This helps to lead the eye to the extension, which explodes open with a much higher ceiling that follows the new, gabled roof line.�

Holmes says the new addition steps in briefly from the sides of the original house, and is also stepped down, so it reads as a separate volume. The traditional weatherboards of the old villa can be glimpsed through two slot windows at the sides.

Facing page: Restored fretwork, bargeboards and a finial preserve the traditional character of this century-old villa. As part of an extensive renovation the original central hallway was reinstated. This leads to a modern extension at the rear.

Above and left: Steps lead down to the new family living area in the addition, which reads as a separate volume to the main house. A study is positioned directly behind an entertainment centre and can be opened up to the living space. Exposed rafters pass through a large circular skylight that floods the room with natural light.

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Preceding pages and top: The family living area opens up to a large timber deck with a pergola, which helps to define the outdoor space as another room. The pergola supports a retractable sunshade that is used throughout the summer.

Above: Shelving and desking in the study repeats a theme seen elsewhere in the house – the end grain of the Futura plywood is exposed, bringing a touch of visual warmth to the room.

Right: A large kitchen on one side of the addition provides plenty of storage, with a bank of cabinets recessed into the wall.

Exposed dark-stained beams and cedar sarking in the living area also signal a change in architecture, and the break between old and new.

“Even from the outside, the broader, wider gabled roof makes it clear that this is a modern addition,” Holmes says.

To bring additional natural light into the family space, a large circular skylight was added.

“With close neighbours on two sides, it didn’t make much sense to put windows in the side walls. The skylight

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Top: The ceiling in the new hallway rises from the entry towards the rear, anticipating the raised height of the new addition.

Above and above right: A bank of cabinets lines one wall in the master suite. To retain the proportions of the room, the cabinets stop short of the ceiling. The original double-sided brick fireplace was exposed and is now a feature.

Facing page, top and lower: Futura plywood with the end grain exposed features on the cantilevered vanity. The shower is positioned beneath a void that is open to a skylight.

brings in plenty of light. The ceiling is such a strong design element we initially wondered whether we should interrupt it to create the skylight. But to remove the rafters would have involved a lot of extra engineering, so we continued them right across the skylight. The result has been very pleasing – they add visual appeal and cast interesting shadows as the position of the sun changes during the day.”

The family room incorporates a large kitchen, with white cabinetry. A large bank of cabinets at one side is recessed into the

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wall, so is technically within the old villa.

This helps to make the living area more spacious. The owners also chose to forgo a dining table and dine at the island instead.

“They even entertain this way and it has worked well for them,” says Holmes.

“We kept the island benchtop free, placing the sink on the wall behind. This ensures the island can double as a table.”

The front of the island features copper that has been weathered to a patina and installed in sheets with exposed nail heads.

“The copper wraps around beneath

Architect: Chris Holmes NZIA, NZRAB, CAAHT Studio Architects Builder: Watt Building Cabinetmaker: Haute Design Landscape design: Xanthe White Design Blinds: Kresta Blinds Drapes: Linen Doors and windows: Vantage Windows North Shore Skylights: Adlux Skylights Floor and wall tiles: Heritage Tiles Timber flooring: Royalplank European Oak Wallpaper: Baresque Australia Paints and varnishes: Resene Lighting: Lightplan; ECC Lighting, vintage Heating: Rinnai ducted gas underfloor Furniture: Rug and sofa from Matisse; armchairs from Coco Republic Televisions: Panasonic Speakers: Bowen & Wilkins Outdoor furniture: Hee stacking chair and Monarch side table from Cult Design Kitchen cabinets: Futura plywood Benchtops: Concrete; stainless steel Island front panels: Copper by Acid Patina Oven, cooktop, ventilation and dishwasher: Miele Refrigeration: Fisher & Paykel Shower fittings: Grohe Vanity basin: Victoria + Albert Napoli Vessel from Robertson Bathroom tapware: Hansa Hansastela Toilet: Parisi Envy from Robertson Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel

the cantilevered end of the island. It is very robust and can withstand wear and tear. To highlight the patina, we added LED strip lighting beneath the benchtop.�

The living area flows to a large timber deck with a pergola that helps to define the outdoor living space as an extra room.

Other key features of the house include a new study that can be opened up to the family room, and an improved master suite. The bathroom in the suite features a void that’s open up to a skylight, which bathes the room in natural light.

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With a new perspective Interior design evolves over time, but classic pieces never date.

In this remodelled home, designs from the ’20s, ’30s and ’70s sit right alongside contemporary furnishings and artworks

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An appreciation of contemporary art often goes hand in hand with a passion for design classics.

But, as this project demonstrates, a distinctive, contemporary classic interior that showcases significant pieces doesn’t need to take itself too seriously – it can also provide a lively, informal living space well suited to busy, modern lifestyles.

The owners of the house undertook a major renovation, with an addition almost doubling its size. They commissioned Nestor Santa-Cruz to design the interior

and oversee the architectural detailing, an evolving process the owners describe as a “creative collaboration”.

“We love the Art Deco era and classic modern design,” says one of the owners.

“Nestor was given the job of curating, editing and translating our requirements.

In terms of design aesthetics, our tastes are very similar.”

Santa-Cruz says one of the first tasks was to open up the spaces – doorways were widened and made higher to create a more spacious, free-flowing interior

Above left: A major remodelling project has nearly doubled the size of this house built in the ’60s. The two-story wing at right, behind the garage, was designed by architect David M Knudson. Interior designer Nestor Santa-Cruz collaborated on the detailing, including the design of the new balcony balustrades.

Above: On the interior, doorways were widened and the height of the openings raised to improve the connections between the living spaces. This doorway opens to the living room, a formal space that includes a 1970s Serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan, and travertine marble pedestals.

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that would provide sightlines through the house.

“It was also important to provide a variety of formats for living and entertaining,” the designer says. “The owners and their guests have the freedom to move to different areas during the course of an evening. But every room is connected to the exterior view, and to key artworks.”

Santa-Cruz says the owners’ existing art collection was a starting point for the interior. The rest of the design was influenced by their appreciation for the Art

Deco period, and classic modern furniture from the ’20s right through to the present.

“A traditional English or Europeaninspired interior was not the look required for this project. The owners wanted a far more eclectic, contemporary design.

“I was most concerned, however, that the interior should not look contrived. I wanted it to look as though it had been put together by the owners themselves. Not everything has to match, for example.”

Santa-Cruz says creating an interior with objects and furniture of different

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styles comes down to careful editing.

“It is all about finding a common design language, so these items can begin to talk to each other. For this project, that language came from an international understanding – the owners are well travelled and could appreciate the value of the pieces we sourced in Paris, New York, Buenos Aires and online.

“In every room there is a balance, and it’s not just a balance of colour and texture, but also a balance in the provenance of the pieces.”

Much of the design was influenced by the work of Jean-Michel Frank, a French interior designer working from the mid ’20s through to 1941.

This influence can be seen in the living room, which has a quiet formality. The room features a grand piano, a white ’70s Serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan, a ’70s gazelle sculpture that is an Art Deco motif, a blue cracked lacquer coffee table

by Edouard de la Marque, and a contemporary diptych artwork by David Bell.

“Throughout the house we added

table lamps of different styles – when the owners found it hard to choose between two lamps we found a home for both,” the architect says. “This also ensures there is an element of playfulness about the interior design – it is not too serious.”

The library room, shown above, has an Italian aged-leather sofa and chair designed by Peter Marino. Because there was a shortage of bookshelves due to the large number of windows, Santa-Cruz custom designed a custom iron and gilt sofa table with shelves.

Facing page, top and lower: Existing artworks were given new homes in the remodel. In the living room, the blue tones in the two paintings are echoed by the colour of the cracked lacquer top on the Edouard de la Marque coffee table.

Above: The adjoining library teams a rich ox-blood leather sofa and matching chair by Peter Marino with a custom-designed sofa table by Nestor Santa-Cruz. The table lamp, from Argentina, is in the ’50s style of Jean Royère.

Following pages: With its sleek Boffi kitchen, the great room takes on a relaxed, informal ambience.

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The owners’ existing light oak dining furniture, including a table with legs in a traditional pineapple design, was stripped of old varnish and restored to look like the original models from the ’30s. The formal dining room also features a handmade wallpaper that resembles parchment – a Jean-Michel Frank reference that reappears elsewhere in the house.

The great room, which resembles a garden room, has a more relaxed, informal look, but here again designer pieces feature strongly. A Norman Foster dining

table is teamed with Hans Wegner Wishbone chairs and two Arne Jacobsen Swan dining chairs. The room is also distinguished by a sculptural floor lamp by Noguchi, a Mies van der Rohe Barcelona coffee table, B&B Italia armchairs, a Flexform sofa in dark chocolate brown, and a vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan tribal rug.

A Boffi kitchen with white polyester and dark wood veneer cabinets has an integrated design that keeps much of the functionality hidden from view.

Julia Walter of Boffi Georgetown says

Facing page: In the great room, a Norman Foster dining table is teamed with Danish Wishbone chairs by Hans Wegner and two grape-coloured Arne Jacobsen chairs.

Above: The formal dining room featuring restored ‘30s-style oak furniture, including a table with traditional pineapple legs.

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Above: The master bathroom continues the classic, contemporary look of the rest of the house.

The antique Korean chest provides additional storage.

Right: Sleek, black Ikea doors enliven this walk-in wardrobe and dressing room. The chandelier adds a fun, glamorous touch.

Facing page: Texture, patterned elements and colour accents enliven the bedrooms Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel

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the freestanding wall of cabinets fits with the overall aesthetic of the house “Aluminium spacers provide unobtrusive handles, and everything else is also concealed, with just the two ovens highlighted in the centre.”

Bedrooms continue the warm colour palette, with bold patterns and textural contrasts helping to enliven the spaces.

A dramatic crystal chandelier that was in the owners’ original dining room adds a quirky touch of glamour to the sleek, contemporary dressing room.

Remodelling architect: David M Knudson Interior designer: Nestor Santa-Cruz IIDA with architect Pedro Aguirre Kitchen manufacturer: Boffi spa Flooring: Oak; American walnut in addition Floor lamp beside dining table: Noguchi Furniture: Various, including B&B Italia armchairs, Mies van der Rohe Barcelona tables, Edouard de la Marque coffee table, Peter Marino sofa by Poltrona Frau, Flexform sofa, Norman Foster dining table by Tecno, Arne Jacobsen Swan dining chairs, Hans Wegner Wishbone dining chairs; Danish pieces from Furniture From Scandinavia Gallery Pendant in great room: Orten'zia by Terzani

Kitchen cabinetry: Boffi wood veneer in Graphite Grey Oak; polyester in white Benchtops: Honed Nero Assoluto granite Ovens and refrigeration: Gaggenau Cooktop, ventilation and microwave oven: Wolf Dishwasher: Miele integrated Bathtub: Boffi Swim Vanities and basins: Boffi Universal Bathroom faucets: Boffi Minimal and Cut series Master suite cabinetry: Boffi Ebony in bathroom; Ikea in dressing room Shower walls: Carrara marble Vanity backsplash: Elitis wallpaper Master bedroom wallcovering: Ralph Lauren

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Best of all worlds A vibrant urban lifestyle with every amenity is on offer at Paramount Utropolis, a new integrated university metropolis in Glenmarie, Shah Alam Integrated residential developments are revitalising big cities all over the world, and Shah Alam is no exception.

The busy urban hub of Glenmarie, Shah Alam is now a focus of attention, with a masterplanned integrated development on 8.78ha of freehold land set to create a new lifestyle hub.

Paramount Utropolis, Glenmarie’s first integrated university metropolis, is anchored by the flagship campus of KDU University College. It offers a full liveand-learn, work-and-play lifestyle, with

a mix of residential, commercial and retail facilities, and a learning environment right on the doorstep. The 11,148m2 Utropolis Marketplace, which will meet residents’ everyday shopping needs, is due to open in the first quarter of 2016.

Paramount Utropolis will provide two blocks of SOHO (small office, home office) units and six blocks of serviced apartments, all with the highly functional and practical layouts that are a signature of the company’s residential developments.

The current launch of serviced apart-

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ments consists of 253 units across two nine-storey tower blocks, with sizes ranging from 74m2 to 111m2. With practical, open-plan layouts, the apartments are well suited to students, couples and young families.

The newest serviced apartments are fully furnished with innovative, spacesaving furniture that provides plenty of attractive storage options, including concealed foldaway beds for extra guests, and an expandable coffee table that can be transformed into a dining table. Kitchen

Facing page: The 11,148m2 Utropolis Marketplace enhances the appeal of the new Paramount Utropolis development in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, the first integrated university metropolis in the area. The development also features serviced apartments and commercial components.

Above: Other lifestyle amenities for owners of the serviced apartments at Paramount Utropolis include a gymnasium and a large swimming pool on a landscaped recreation deck.

Left: The live-and-learn, work-and-play self-contained township is anchored by KDU University College.

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cabinets complement the built-in furniture.

Many units will have dual key access, which provides a dual income, making it an attractive option for homeowners and investors. These apartments provide an opportunity to live in one space and rent out the other – the two areas are separate and private. Or the apartment can be used as a single dwelling with three bedrooms.

Not surprisingly, there are numerous lifestyle amenities. Paramount Utropolis incorporates a resort-style facilities deck, large swimming pool and gymnasium.

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Above: Serviced apartments at Paramount Utropolis feature contemporary, space-saving interiors with built-in furniture. Many of the larger apartments offer dual-key access, which means a suite can be rented out to generate income if so desired. This show unit interior features a warm, neutral palette with soft grey and blue tones punctuated by chartreuse-coloured accents.

Left and far left: Nothing has been overlooked in the design of the serviced apartments. Sofas may double up as beds, a single size bed can be converted to a table, and coffee tables can be transformed into dining tables.

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Top: Most apartments have wide views, and all rooms benefit from natural light. This show unit features an extended natural wood shelving unit that accommodates audiovisual equipment.

Above: At the opposite end of the open-plan living area the kitchen makes a strong design statement.

To save space, colourful banquette seating has been introduced to the dining area.

Paramount Utropolis has multi-tier security, including CCTV monitoring and access cards, and the premises will be guarded. The close-knit community will also helps residents to feel secure.

As well as being close to the university college campus, the development is close to two golf and country clubs, several large retail centres, two Sime Darby Medical Centres and the Stadium Shah Alam.

A network of highways connect the development with KLCC. The community is also well served by current and upcoming

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transportation links, including the LRT Line 3 and KTM Komuter systems.

For details, or to visit a show apartment, contact Paramount Property Gallery Utropolis, Level 6, KDU University College, Utropolis, Glenmarie, Jalan Kontraktor U1/14, Seksyen U1, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel: (+603) 5565 0760. Web: www.paramountproperty.my save & share 47575 at trendsideas.com

In the limelight Penthouse with a difference – the dramatic glass spiral balustrade is

by Glasshape Curved glass, LED lighting and vibrant colour come together to create a statement staircase in this Cairns penthouse.

Glasshape, a company specialising in the manufacture of curved toughened glass, was contracted to manufacture the glass balustrade for the project.

The colourful LED lighting in the glass stair treads and mirror tiles on the wall determined the decision to use 15mm ultra-clear low-iron glass. This ensured the look would not be compromised – standard clear glass has a green tinge that would have altered the effect of the colourful lighting.

Glasshape says the glass needed to be bent to very precise measurements, creating a tight radius. Consequently, the company’s specialist technicians visited the site with the latest digital scanning hardware. They produced electronic templates of the staircase with a high degree of accuracy. This data was then processed into the finished CAD drawings for manufacture, which ensured the toughened curved glass fitted perfectly, saving time and money.

The balustrade was installed by John Hyde Glass & Aluminium Specialists, with both teams praised by the client.

To contact Glasshape Australia, 1/300 Vahland Ave, Willetton, Perth, WA 6155, phone 1800 042 716, fax 1800 040 934.

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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

For more than 30 years, Trends has promoted great home design ideas through its print, digital and online media.

The Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – take that involvement to the next level with the search for the best kitchens, bathrooms and homes across a number of the countries where Trends has a presence. Here’s a selection of Winning and Highly Commended projects from the 2015 TIDA Kitchen Awards.

Black, white and green create a dramatic colour palette in this

A 5m-long island ensures this kitchen by Wilson & Hill

TIDA award-winning kitchen by Poggenpohl Akzente

Architects is well suited to family living and entertaining

This new holiday home, designed and built by Box Living,

There’s a touch of the contemporary and the traditional in this

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Heart of the matter Located on the darker side of an open-plan space, this kitchen benefits from reflective surfaces and a sculptural cabinetry composition

Sometimes the constraints on a project can bring out the best in a designer. For example, working with fixed interior elements or limited natural light sources are just two issues that require thinking outside the box.

The owners of this house had built five years earlier, and now the time was right to create an open-plan kitchen to match the home’s modern, light aesthetic, says Lara Farmilo, an interior design consultant at Poggenpohl Akzente.

“The kitchen is in an area that is dug into the hillside, so it could have been quite dark, even though there are skylights. However,

instead of light tones, we specified a black glass splashback that extends around the walls. This surface reflects natural light through the space and complements the pine wood and the green cabinets.

“The owners had saved a brochure of the exact kitchen they wanted at the time they built the house – the Poggenpohl Segmento,” says Farmilo. “We tweaked the composition and layout of the design to allow for the stairwell.

The cabinetry wraps in under the stairs, and we were able to put the services and plumbing into the toekick.”

Facing page and following pages: This Poggenpohl kitchen by designer Lara Farmilo is constrained by a stairwell to the left and a step-down at the front. The cabinetry is set in and around the stairs, while the island and bar stop short of the change in floor level.

Above: A black glass splashback and black quartz stone benchtops reflect light through the kitchen. The relatively thin 12mm work surfaces give the space a modern aesthetic.

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Above: The black glass and timber veneer cabinets are contrasted with cabinets in Apple Green, an RAL colour. A sample of this was produced in Germany and sent to New Zealand for the client’s approval. Floating the central cabinet units contributes to the dynamic of the overall composition and accentuates the cooking zone.

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The cabinet units under the hob are elevated and suspended to highlight the cooking area, while the tall units are set at different heights to create a stepped effect and to accommodate the differing ceiling levels. Apple Green, an RAL colour, was chosen by the owners.

Part of the overall brief was to connect the kitchen with the scenic outlook, says Farmilo. “We introduced a raised bar table set at right angles to the island. The seating creates a social atmosphere and provides views to the estuary.�

A low sideboard softens the transition between the kitchen and living area.

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Top priority For this new house, the design of the kitchen came first, and everything else followed

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The best-laid plans – the owners of this new house originally commissioned a brand new kitchen for their former home.

But that project never eventuated as the house was destroyed by the Christchurch earthquakes.

However, the kitchen design brief remained and architect Chris Wilson of Wilson & Hill Architects says it provided the starting point for a new house.

“This kitchen is similar to our original design. It is literally the heart of the home – we wrapped the house around it.”

As requested by the owners, a 5m-long island forms the centre of operations, providing a continuous serving space, while the other side of the galley-style kitchen accommodates the major appliances. However, the more functional aspects of a kitchen are minimised.

“The kitchen needed to be a seamless part of the architecture, so the entire house flows, both visually and practically,” the architect says. “All the walls are white, so the kitchen cabinetry is also white. But we specified a high-gloss lacquer to give the

cabinets a reflective quality and to create a point of difference to the walls.”

The seamless look is reinforced by flush-mounted overhead cabinets and recessed handles on the lower units.

A mirrored splashback dissolves the rear wall visually, adding a sense of depth.

It also reflects the view back to people seated at the island facing into the kitchen.

“An all-white kitchen needs a few interesting details, so although the design makes the kitchen recede, it is not completely invisible,” Wilson says.

Above left: A 5m-long island with a Caesarstone top and waterfall sides ensures this kitchen is well suited to family living and entertaining – it provides a continuous benchtop for food preparation and serving. The white glass front to the island and high-gloss lacquered cabinets give the kitchen a reflective quality.

Above: A mirrored splashback adds visual depth and reflects the view from the opposite end of the living space.

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Preceding pages: A dark-stained timber wall extends from the front door through to the kitchen, where it forms one side of a long scullery parallel to the main work area. The air conditioning vents are aligned with the cooking centre.

Above: The long scullery, at right, runs parallel to the kitchen, and provides plenty of extra storage.

Above right: Stainless steel creates a durable benchtop for the scullery. This room features an additional sink, open shelving, small appliances, a dishwasher, wine refrigerator and sliding vegetable baskets.

Another reflective surface is the white glass front to the island, which is illuminated with LED lighting by night.

To define the work space within the living area, the kitchen and a parallel scullery at the rear have oak flooring. Timber also features on a wall in the entry gallery, which extends through to the kitchen.

“These materials reappear throughout the house,” says Wilson. “A sense of connection is also provided by a void to the first floor – the kitchen is literally the place where all the spaces come together.”

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Natural alternative Three different plywoods with varied graining bring contrast and visual warmth to this new holiday home

Holiday homes are all about laid-back living and informal entertaining. Interiors, and kitchens especially, need to reflect this casual, relaxed lifestyle.

This holiday home, which will one day be a permanent home for the owners, was designed and built by Box Living to provide such a welcome retreat.

Designer Samantha Elliot says radiata pine plywood was chosen for wall linings throughout the house, including in the open-plan kitchen and family living area.

“The radiata pine has a large grain,

which is very bach-like. It creates a warm, inviting interior,” she says.

“There are no plasterboard linings anywhere in the house. Even the ceilings are plywood. But here we specified poplar, which is lighter in colour, with a smaller, tighter grain. However, because poplar is a much softer wood, we couldn’t use it for the kitchen cabinetry.”

Elliot says a contrasting timber was essential for the cabinets and open shelving, to add visual interest. And while birch would have been a close match for

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the poplar ceiling, it would not have been exact. So a completely different marine plywood, gaboon, was chosen instead.

“Gaboon has a slightly smaller, more swirling grain than the pine, and is pink toned, rather than gold. It makes a good contrast to the walls. And because it is a marine ply, we could carry it through to the cabinetry in the bathrooms to provide visual continuity.”

Handles routed into the ply enhance the casual, beachy look of the cabinets.

The shadows make them appear as black

accents, which adds further interest.

The ply is teamed with engineered stone benchtops in a neutral grey shade reminiscent of concrete, and a distinctive metallic mosaic tile splashback chosen by the owners.

The position of the island, at right angles to the sliding glass doors, ensures there is an easy flow to the outdoors and the barbecue on the deck. “There is also a fantastic view of the sea from the kitchen island, which is the social centre of the house,� says Elliot.

Preceding pages and above left: This new holiday home, designed and built by Box Living, features contrasting plywood walls, ceilings and cabinets.

The walls are radiata pine, the ceilings are poplar and the cabinetry is gaboon, an African hardwood with a swirling grain and pink tone.

Above: The island is positioned at right angles to the sliding doors to maximise the indoor-outdoor flow and the sea views.

Left: Gaboon shelving contrasts the radiata pine plywood that wraps around the integrated rangehood. Cabinet handles are routed pulls.

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Above: Radiata pine ply also clads the walls throughout the rest of the house – a feature that appears in many of the homes designed and built

by Box Living. The island sits on the main axis, creating a galley-style kitchen with enough space for more than one person to work at the same time. The engineered stone benchtops are a light, neutral grey tone that enhances the natural look of the interior.

Architect and builder: Box Living Interior designer: Samantha Elliot, Box Living Cabinetmaker: Reilly’s Joinery Cabinetry: Okouplex (gaboon) plywood Shelving: Roxx Benchtops: Roxx Stone Splashback: Middle Earth Briquette Metallic Skin hand-glazed mosaic tiles Sink: Robinhood Mixer: Methven Koha Flooring: Stained particle board from Strand Floor Wall panelling: Radiata pine plywood Ceiling: Poplar plywood Island lighting: Artemide Talo 180

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At the beach From the white-painted wood ceiling to the cabinet design and the view out the window, this kitchen recalls traditional Hamptons architecture

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Casual, yet sophisticated – that was the challenging design brief given to the architect of this new beach house.

Craig Steere of Craig Steere Architects says that on the one hand there was a call for a relaxed, beach aesthetic, but there was also a desire for a touch of the Hamptons.

“The project was all about achieving a balance between these two ideals,” he says. “At the same time we had to accommodate a long, narrow site and maximise the views from all areas of the house.”

The kitchen, which needed to be at the heart of the house, is positioned within the main living area on the long axis. Extralarge stacking glass doors open up both the kitchen and living area to a sheltered courtyard and outdoor dining area.

“The doors peel back, so the entire corner is open to the outdoors, which makes it hard to define what is inside and what is out,” Steere says. “The outdoor spaces become internal and vice versa.

The courtyard is protected from the fresh sea breezes, but the sightlines remain – it’s

still possible to enjoy the view through the living area and out to the beach on the other side. Even the master bedroom at the far end of the house benefits from this transparency. You can see right through the house to the sea beyond.”

To evoke the Hamptons look, and to define the kitchen within the overall living area, there is a white-painted tongue-andgroove-style ceiling above the work area.

Bands of clerestory windows immediately below this, on both sides of the space, introduce plenty of natural light.

Facing page, top and lower: There’s a touch of the contemporary and the traditional in this kitchen in a new beachfront house designed by Craig Steere Architects. The cabinetry is reminiscent of houses in the Hamptons, while the sculptural marble island imparts a strong, modern aesthetic. Air conditioning, although seldom used, is provided through vents in the toekicks.

Above and following pages: The kitchen and living area open up to a sheltered courtyard with polycarbonate roofing above a slatted ceiling. With the doors peeled back from the corner, there is a clear view across the living area and out to the sea.

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Architect: Craig Steere, Craig Steere Architects Kitchen manufacturer: Histonium Furniture Cabinetry: Lacquered in Polar White Benchtops and splashback: Statuario marble Sink: AFA Cubeline Taps: Perrin & Rowe Oven, cooktop and dishwasher: Miele Ventilation: Qasair Refrigeration: Liebherr Water dispenser: Aqua Pure Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Serena Pearce

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Top right: The kitchen is on the main axis of the house, which sits on a long, narrow site. A blackboard wall near the entry to the scullery is used for notes and shopping lists.

Above right: Timber floors enhance the casual ambience of the main living area. The display cabinets and sideboard near the dining table appear as extensions of the kitchen cabinetry.

The clerestory windows, which are electronically operated, provide cross ventilation.

The cabinetry continues the theme.

Recessed panel doors and drawers have square-edged frame detailing, echoed by display cabinets and a sideboard in the dining area.

“It’s a very simple detail, in keeping with the beach aesthetic,” says Steere.

“And there is no hint of any mouldings in the kitchen – we wanted to ensure it was not over-decorated.”

The traditional references are balanced by an island that resembles a large block of marble. Statuario marble wraps the front,

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top and sides, and forms the splashback.

“The island has a strong sculptural quality, rather like a piece of art,” says the architect. “The white, grey and dark grey veining in the marble complements the colour palette throughout the house.”

Functionality is also assured. As well as the cabinetry storage in the main part of the kitchen there is an open scullery and computer nook tucked at the rear of the kitchen. The refrigerator, at the front of this space, is easily accessed from the main workstation and the outdoor dining area.

Sunny side up Splashes of bright yellow Resene Golden Dream add a whimsical touch to this Modernist kitchen Yellow is a happy colour, and there’s plenty to make you smile in this new kitchen in a contemporary home.

Designer Celia Visser CKD/CBNZ/ PDINZ of Celia Visser Design was asked to transform the kitchen and family living area into a lively, fun space where family and friends could relax and socialise.

The designer says she chose to use bright yellow accents against a backdrop of pure white. These include surfaces painted in Resene Golden Dream, which Resene describes as an energetic fantasy of strong yellow.

“Yellow challenges the conventional form of the turned table legs,” Visser says.

“And the hint of colour adorning some of the cabinets adds a mischievous dimension to the design.”

The white cabinets are painted in Resene Alabaster, a near white with a light blackened edge. The same shade features on the walls.

Resene recommends walls in kitchens are painted in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom paint. This waterborne, low-odour, Environmental Choice-approved paint provides a durable, washable finish, and is formulated to protect against bacteria and mould.

Resene SpaceCote Flat Kitchen & Bathroom is recommended for ceilings.

For details, visit a Resene ColorShop or Reseller, phone tollfree 1800 738 383.

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Hidden agenda High-tech functionality and avant-garde design sit quietly in this kitchen where the Smeg Linear Collection is fully integrated Above: Smeg’s most technologically advanced appliances are ideal for an integrated aesthetic. Nothing disturbs the clean lines in this sleek, contemporary kitchen – an oven, steam oven, microwave and coffee machine are all set behind a single lift up cabinetry door.

The kitchen is increasingly being designed in sympathy with the open-plan living space, so it’s vital that it enhances this wider aesthetic.

To this end, many homeowners are opting to fully integrate or conceal their high-quality appliances behind matching cabinetry. Always ahead of emerging trends, Smeg offers several options, says Smeg Australia’s Jim Kalotheos.

“Consumers can choose between the allstainless-steel Classic Collection, designed by Guido Canali; the contemporary, sleek glass and stainless steel Linear range; and the vintage aesthetic of the Victoria Collection.

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“For those opting for the fully integrated – or concealed – look, the Linear range is currently the most popular. This offers a clean, minimalist aesthetic with the Stopsol glass front available in black, white or a silver mirror finish and trimmed in Smeg’s satin stainless steel.

The distinctive control knobs are in transparent polycarbonate, backlit with LEDs. The Linear Collection includes built-in ovens, compact microwaves, steam ovens and coffee machines plus cooktops, and rangehoods.

As with every Smeg Collection, Linear is noted for its advanced technology. Features

include Thermoseal, for humidity control and a cooler, cleaner kitchen; SmartSense programs or SmartSense Plus menus to guide you through all the options for any given recipe; and Pyrolytic cleaning or Vapour Clean. They also include Eco cooking options and soft close doors.

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Above: Smeg’s Linear Collection is a popular choice for an integrated aesthetic. Compact appliances with full multifunction functionality offer additional features such as speed, as with the microwave, or steam.

Left: The Linear Collection – built-in coffee machine included – is available in black, white, or mirror-finish silver.

All options are trimmed in stainless steel. The knobs are polycarbonate, backlit with LEDs.

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Take two It was a case of second time round for the owner of this kitchen, who wanted the new to look just like the original – with a few subtle changes

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Twenty years after the kitchen in this Spanish-style house was built,‑ the owner came back to the original design team and asked for “the same again please”.

Designer Elina Katsioula-Beall says the owner, Rupert Perry, had enjoyed cooking and dining in the kitchen for two decades.

But it was time for an update.

“Rupert wanted the kitchen to better reflect his more mature lifestyle – it needed to provide more comfort and be welcoming for his children’s families. Everything new, including the refrigerator, range and

sink, needed to be a little larger, but it had to fit within the same space. The kitchen also needed to include two dishwashers, an additional speed oven, wine cooler and a commercial-grade juicer by the sink.�

Katsioula-Beall says instead of making dramatic changes, the design focused on subtle transformations that reflect the owner’s unchanging taste. The colour palette, for example, remains true to the original Casa California style of the house.

Pristine white cabinets and subway tiles are paired with a blue china hutch

Above left: A testament to enduring design – this new kitchen replaces a similar kitchen designed by the same team 20 years earlier. Designer Elina Katsioula-Beall says the owner loved the former kitchen in the Spanish-style house and wanted it replicated with a few subtle changes. New white cabinets are teamed with blue granite benchtops.

A custom hood and soffit conceal the ventilation ducting.

Above and left: A bay window at one end of the room provides a pleasant view of greenery, with the Hollywood hills beyond. The commercial juicer machine was a request from the owner.

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Above: The cooking centre features a large Bertazzoni Heritage range and a steel utensil rack.

Facing page, top: A new blue hutch features a benchtop made from a reclaimed butcher’s block that had been in the house for nearly 40 years.

Facing page, lower: A narrow bench seat was replaced with a leather booth. Because the owner wanted a high back to the seating the windows at this end of the room were shortened. However, the designer was able to enlarge the rear entry and introduce bigger windows to other areas so the natural light could flood through to the kitchen.

with a decorative Mexican tile splashback.

And the original blue and white benchtops were replaced with blue Bahia granite that keeps to the colour theme.

“Other parts of the house feature solid wood beams, so we introduced reclaimed beams to the kitchen as well,” KatsioulaBeall says. “We also used a recycled butcher’s block that had been in the house for 38 years – this is on the hutch benchtop. And we have added new reclaimed wood doors to the dining and laundry rooms that are in keeping with the look.”

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A narrow window seat was replaced with a comfortable, high-back leather booth that wraps around one end of the room to accommodate the extended family, and grandchildren. One side of the booth incorporates wine cubbies, while the other has a bookcase with speakers hidden inside.

“The original floor featured terracotta tiles that were rather hard on the feet,” says the designer. “So we replaced these with white oak hardwood around the perimeter. This is more comfortable to

Kitchen designer: Elina Katsioula-Beall Builder: MCGW Construction Cabinetry: Maple with Iceberg and custom blue finishes by Columbia Cabinets Hardware: Alno Benchhtops: Blue Bahia granite by Molise Marble & Granite; recycled butchers block Spashback: South Beach white tile from Country Floors, Mexican tiles from Mission Tile West Sink and taps: Franke Ovens: Bertazzoni Heritage range; Miele speed oven Ventilation: Bertazzoni Refrigeration: Miele Dishwasher: Miele Futura Diamond Flooring: White oak hardwood by Bohnhoff Lumber Tile rug: Mission Tile West Lighting: Lutron recessed halogen Table: Custom by Serrao Cabinets Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Suki Medencevic

stand on for long periods. But to retain a connection with the former kitchen we created a centre tile rug of reclaimed Spanish tiles with a decorative border. Similar decorative tiles, cut to highlight the central flower, are embedded within the textured hood. We also introduced the same motif to the centre section of the oak dining table, so that it can accommodate hot casserole dishes straight from the oven.”

The designer says most of the project challenges were structural. Before much work could be undertaken, the 1930s

foundations were reinforced and the old plumbing and electrical wiring replaced.

“The existing hood ducting had to remain, but this was concealed within a white textured soffit that turns and protrudes to form the hood surround.”

Other decorative features of the kitchen include a trio of ceramic masks on powdercoated metal frames. These are suspended on a utensil rack above the range. The owner’s collection of blue and white plateware and glass storage jars are also on display.

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Home help From kitchen to bathroom to laundry, every room in the house benefits from clean, uncluttered surfaces – Hideaway Bins make it easy

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We all take pride in our interiors, but it can be an on-going battle to keep work surfaces and floors clutter free and looking good – whether it’s cooking scraps in the kitchen, daily mess in the bathroom, or dirty clothes in the laundry.

Kitchen King manufactures and distributes the Hideaway Bin range of innovative hidden storage solutions. The company is 100% family owned and operated and is led by the father and daughter team of Allen and Jamie Bertelsen.

Hideaway Bins include options for rubbish, recycling or storage. The discreet under-counter systems keep your spaces looking good in two

ways – by banishing mess and by remaining out of sight when not in use.

However by far their biggest advantage is to-hand convenience. It’s easy to keep a benchtop clean, for example, when a quick whisk delivers rubbish straight into the waiting bin.

For strength, the framework is made from high-grade steel, powdercoated for durability.

Quality runners are designed to hold upwards of 40kg and they over extend so the bucket can be removed easily from under the benchtop.

The buckets are made from a food-grade polypropylene and come complete with a liner

holder designed to keep the bin liner in place.

All buckets fit standard bin liners available from local supermarket chains.

The friction-fitted lid that features in the Soft Close and Deluxe ranges has a Clinikill powdercoat to fight harmful bacteria, yeast and fungi – ensuring the bins are hygienic at all times.

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Facing page: Hideaway Bins offer many advantages – for example, double-bucket models are ideal for sorting waste and recycling on the go.

Above left: Bathroom clutter is a thing of the past with a Hideaway Bin always out of sight under the vanity, yet at the ready.

Above: The strong bins also make light of laundry. Air venting in the laundry hampers ensure ventilation for clothing.

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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

For more than 30 years, Trends has promoted great home design ideas through its print, digital and online media.

The Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – take that involvement to the next level with the search for the best kitchens, bathrooms and homes across a number of the countries where Trends has a presence. Here’s a selection of Highly Commended projects from the 2015 TIDA Bathroom Awards.

This new bathroom, by Nicholas Murray Architects, teams

Operable louvres provide filtered sunlight and privacy for this

decorative Japanese ceramic tiles with sleek, glossy finishes

bathroom in a new house by Strachan Group Architects

Verde slate stone tiles echo the raw, wet-cement colour of the

This bathroom by Callidus Architects features a cantilevered

concrete fixtures in this bathroom by Ridolfi Architecture

oak veneer vanity and walls clad in Bisazza glass mosaics

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Over and under Japanese tiles create a dramatic woven effect on the walls of this new bathroom, providing a bold textural contrast to the reflective surfaces While master suites are often designed as quiet sanctuaries, this doesn’t mean they have to recede into the background.

Sometimes a little visual punch is just what’s needed to restore the spirit.

For this bathroom, in an older home extensively renovated by Nicholas Murray Architects, that wow factor is threefold – there’s the leafy outlook, the large sculptural

composite stone bathtub, and the decorative Japanese wall tiles that line two walls.

Architect Dominic Kao says the bathroom is open to the master bedroom, so the visual cues were important.

“This is why we made the end wall a feature wall, with Japanese Inax ceramic tiles that have a woven, fabric-like texture. The tiles wrap around the corner, creating a backdrop

to the tub, and extend along the side wall to frame the vanity and mirrors.

“Visually, the tiles help to break up the large surfaces in the bathroom – they juxtapose the sleek white fittings and reflective elements.”

The sculptural oval form of the bathtub is echoed by the Corian vanity top, which incorporates two moulded handbasins.

These pages: Not all neutrals are created equal – this new bathroom teams decorative Japanese ceramic tiles with sleek, glossy finishes and white fixtures, contrasting both tone and texture. The tiles wrap around the walls, framing the view and the vanity area.

Following pages: Two other key materials are Corian – on the vanity – and Caesarstone, which features on the floor. These were chosen for their purity and practicality.

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Architect: Dominic Kao, Nicholas Murray, Nicholas Murray Architects Builder: I2 Homes Vanity cabinetry: New Age Veneer in Italian wenge by ANA Cabinets Vanity top: Corian in Glacier White Bathtub: Apaiser Haven Basins: Corian custom double basin from Cook and Nation Taps: Tonic basin mixer from Rogerseller Shower stall: Clearly Frameless Shower fittings: Tonic from Rogerseller Toilet: Subway from Villeroy & Boch Accessories: Rogerseller Flooring: Caesarstone sheet stone with Quarella R10 anti-slip sealer Tiles: Inax Arenaleaf from Artedomus Lighting: Clipsal CBus Underfloor heating: Devi Mat Hot water system: Rheem Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Andrew Ashton

Above right: The toilet and bidet are tucked into a recess so they are not visible from the bathroom entry. The half wall that separates the fittings from the shower forms a shelf and accommodates a hidden cistern. Shelving within the shower is recessed.

“We teamed the seamless vanity top with wenge veneer cabinetry, which introduces a natural timber look that helps to soften and warm up the space,” the architect says.

The mirrored doors above the vanity are slightly larger than the medicine cabinets behind. Lighting above and below the units enhances the sense that they are floating within the space.

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The shower, on the opposite side of the bathroom, is flush with the floor and features a sliding glass door and backpainted glass walls.

A half wall separates the shower from the toilet and bidet, which are tucked into a nook and not visible from the bedroom. The half wall extends around the wall where it accommodates a concealed in-wall cistern.

“To keep the look simple and uncluttered, we specified extra-large slabs of Caesarstone for the floor,” says Kao. “This minimises the joins, for a more seamless appearance.” resources & images 47116 at trendsideas.com search tida at trendsideas.com

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Laid-back living Wrapped in yellow birch ply, the master suite on the first floor of this new house continues the relaxed, finely crafted look of the rest of the interior Just as a holiday home will often reflect its location, so was this new house designed to maximise a beachside setting.

Architect Pat de Pont of Strachan Group Architects (SGA), who worked on the project with architect-owner Rachael Rush, says the use of simple, pared-back materials enhances the beach aesthetic.

“The walls throughout the house are lined with yellow

birch ply that has been very finely crafted” he says. “Similarly, the built-in furniture is in birch.”

To capture the best views, the master suite is positioned on the first floor, beneath a high gabled roof.

“The suite was based on the concept of a pavilion – a single soaring ceiling floats above the entire suite, and the bedroom and bathroom are fitted out

like pieces of furniture that sit within this space. To maintain this sense of a pavilion, the wall that separates the bedroom from the bathroom has a large triangle of glazing at the top, so the ceiling plane runs right through.”

In the bathroom, the ply on the walls is contrasted by dark basalt floors, a matching vanity top and white fixtures, which include a freestanding bath.

Facing page and above: This new house near the beach is designed to open up to the outdoors. In addition to the full-height pivot doors on the ground floor, there is a large Shugg window on the upper level that turns the master suite into a verandah. The house is fully lined with yellow birch plywood, and features built-in birch cabinetry.

Following pages: Operable louvres provide filtered sunlight and privacy for the master bathroom.

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Architect: Strachan Group Architects (SGA) with Rachael Rush; project team – Dave Strachan, Pat de Pont, Jessica Knight, Rachael Rush Builder: Bonham Builders & Management Vanity cabinetry: Birch Elite ply by Wackrows Joinery Hardware: Blum hinges; Madinoz handles Vanity tops: Black basalt slab from Artedomus Bathtub: Victoria + Albert Barcelona Basins: Apaiser Globe Vessel in Starry Night Taps: Gessi freestanding bath mixer; Dornbracht Meta on basins Shower stall: Custom by SGA with black anodised aluminium and slatted duckboard over aluminium tray Shower fittings: Hansgrohe Axor Stack Toilets: Duravit Darling New with Tropea cisterns Flooring: Honed black basalt Lighting: Inlite Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Patrick Reynolds resources & images 47120 at trendsideas.com kitchen in this home 46276 at trendsideas.com

Above right: A family bathroom on the ground floor opens to a courtyard, and is positioned so the family can come straight in from the beach to shower. In keeping with the seaside home aesthetic, the room features exposed concrete block walls and a slatted timber bench for the vanity. As with the master bathroom, the mirror and cabinets are recessed into the walls.

“The handbasins are also individual elements. Each basin is literally a bowl on a bench – a vessel placed within the space.”

Large adjustable louvres can be used to control the angle of the sun and to provide privacy from the street.

“Glazed doors in front of the louvres can be opened, effectively creating an outdoor bathroom. In the bedroom also,

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there is a large Shugg window.

The top of the window drops down to form a balustrade, so the bedroom becomes a verandah. Here, the exterior louvres are placed at 90° so they control the sun but don’t block the view to the sea.”

The family bathroom has its own direct connection with the outdoors – it opens to a courtyard. Even the timber decking-style flooring blurs

the line between inside and out. Exposed concrete walls and a slatted timber bench for the handbasin reinforce the seaside home aesthetic.

“This bathroom is designed so the family can come straight in from the beach and shower off the salt and sand before entering the rest of the house,” says the architect. “There is also an outdoor shower that serves a similar purpose.”

What lies beyond The major renovation of this Art Deco house called for a layered design response for the new master suite

Rebuilding an older home invariably means the interior space can be used in more efficient ways, as this project demonstrates.

The Art Deco-style house was transformed by architect Domenic Ridolfi of Ridolfi Architecture, who replaced existing rooms at the rear of the house with a large, modern extension.

“This freed up space in the older part of the house, so we were able to join two of the original rooms to create one large master suite,” says the architect.

The suite is an open design – the bathroom appears as an extension of the bedroom.

“It was always our intention to keep it as open as possible,” says Ridolfi. “But we also created a reasonable level of separation between the two areas, introducing privacy layers. For example, there is a glass screen separating the back-to-back vanities from the bedroom. And there is a freestanding wall dividing the tub area from the toilet and wet-area shower behind.”

In keeping with the contemporary nature of the extension, the suite features square-edged fixtures made from concrete cast in situ. The vanities and bathtub are in a raw, wet cement colour, but are enlivened by hand-cut gold tiles

Preceding pages and facing page: The natural tones of the Verde slate stone tiles in this new master suite are echoed by the raw, wet cement colour of the concrete bathtub and vanity units, which were poured in situ. The bathtub sits on a platform in front of a freestanding wall that screens the toilet and shower area.

Above: Architect Domenic Ridolfi created privacy layers, including a glass screen alongside the back-toback vanity units.

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Architect: Ridolfi Architecture – Domenic Ridolfi and Amos Matteri Builder: Wolfgang Braun Vanity unit and bath: Concrete cast in situ with handmade Moss tiles from The City Tiler Taps: Astra Walker Floor and wall tiles: Verde slate stone from The City Tiler Mirrors: Gubi Adnet from Cult Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Andrew Ashton

This page: The powder room in the house features the same materials as the master suite. It also has a similar round, wood-framed mirror suspended by a leather strap. In all bathrooms, pendant lighting illuminates task areas. The guest facilities include a shower behind the glass screen.

on the inside. These line the basins and the base and sloping back of the tub.

To add a touch of drama, the architect mounted the tub on a raised platform, clad with the same Verde slate stone tile as the walls.

“The platform avoids a continuous floor, which helps with the spatial separation.”

Ridolfi specified a custom laser-cut steel screen to create a division between the his-andhers vanities. Similar screens feature on a new stair balustrade in the house, and in wardrobes.

Visual continuity is also ensured in the powder room, which has the same stone and concrete.

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High definition Tucked beneath the eaves of a new addition to an Arts and Crafts-era house, this master bathroom reflects a bold, slightly masculine design approach Houses built in the 1920s in the Arts and Crafts style have a unique heritage character.

So it’s not surprising that most homeowners seek to retain this point of difference when renovating, which is exactly what the owner of this house did.

Architect Mona Quinn of Callidus Architects was commissioned to design an extension to the house, which

added a new two-storey wing.

Part of the upper level was given over to a new master suite, with the bathroom tucked beneath the gabled roof.

“It was essential that the new wing look like a seamless part of the original house,” the architect says. “So a lot of the finishes and colours, including the high gloss black vanity, echo other areas of the house.

The owner said he wanted square-edged mouldings and architraves, which work well with the Arts and Crafts style.”

The square-edged look is also picked up in contemporary fixtures, helping to link the new with the old.

One of the most distinctive features of the bathroom is the extensive use of Bisazza mosaic tiles. The pattern was designed for the room and the

Facing page: Sloping walls in this new master bathroom follow the gabled roofline of the house. The walls are clad in Bisazza glass mosaics, in a custom-designed pattern that positions darker tiles near the floor and lighter ones at the top of the wall.

Above: Although the suite is in a new wing, the architecture echoes the existing Arts and Crafts style of the 1920s house. The contemporary vanity has a black high gloss finish.

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Above: Square-edged architraves, which were requested by the owner, help to link the addition back to the original house. The contemporary fixtures, including the Kohler basin mixers and Zucchetti bath mixer, are also square edged.

Facing page: The toilet is hung from a wall cabinet, so it appears part of a single piece of furniture.

tiles were specially imported.

“The tiles reflect a colour gradation, being darker at the bottom and lighter at the top,” says Quinn. “They are in varying shades of brown, black and silver, which picks up the light and gives them a reflective quality. They also give the room a slightly masculine look that is appropriate.”

The black high-gloss vanity, white basin and charcoal floor

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tiles further complement the monochromatic palette.

The architect says she wanted the space to read as a fusion of elements, rather than a collection of entirely separate, unrelated items.

“For example, the tiled walls of the bathroom just happen to create the wet area for the shower. And a long oak veneer wall cabinet just happens to support the toilet. So

the entire unit reads as a single piece of furniture. Everything is tied together.”

The storage cabinet runs along the wall above a freestanding Kohler bathtub that sits at right angles to the wall, in front of a glass door.

“The door can be opened to provide good cross ventilation through the suite,” says Quinn.

“There is also a pleasant view from the tub.”

Architect: Mona Quinn, Callidus Architects Builder: Maridale Construction Vanity cabinet: High-gloss black vanity; oak cabinet by French Door Factory Bathtub, basin and toilet: Kohler Basin and shower tapware: Methven Tahi Overhead shower: Quadro Square from Robertson Bathtub tapware: Robertson Zucchetti Floor tiles: Cemento Argento from Heritage Tiles Wall tiles: Bisazza mosaic from Heritage Tiles Blinds: Luxaflex Towel rail: Heirloom Quadrel Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Steve Alshop resources & more images 47121 at trendsideas.com search tida at trendsideas.com

Right: The corner of the bathroom forms a wet area for the shower.

The floor slopes slightly to enable the water to flow to a slot drain at the rear. To provide a luxurious shower experience, there are two showerheads, including a Quadro Square rainshower.

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