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CONTENTS Highlights from this issue of
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Modern family An industrial-look modern home for a family of eight cleverly caters for everyone to be together or in their own individualistic spaces
Previous pages: Changes in exterior materials and form help define the various zones of this family lakeside home by architect Tim Alt. On the upper level, the children’s bedrooms are on the right, while the parents bedroom suite is on the left – separated by a double storey main living area. Above and facing page: The living area is a transparent structure looking out to the front yard on one side and to the lake on the other. Despite the hard surfaces such as the concrete floor and steel staircase, this space is remarkably quiet – thanks to the acoustic material above the black painted, perforated steel ceiling.
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If you were asked to design a new home so it best suited a large family, something like the house featured here is probably not the first that would come to mind. Yet when architect Tim Alt explains his rationale behind the way this home is organised and functions, it comes across as the ideal living environment for the family that includes four boys and two girls through a wide range of ages. His starting point was being presented with a beautiful site – a large lakeside property, flat and open on the road side
and with an impressive stand of mature oak trees at the back. “The site really engenders the very active lifestyle that this family has,” says Alt. “They’re constantly doing something on or around water.” While other homes in the surrounding development had typical suburban designs, these owners wanted to build a much more modern house. “They also wanted something that – in their words – would be indestructible. And asked for the design to incorporate
Previous pages: With extensive glazing and exterior materials extending into the interior, the central living space becomes almost like an outdoor room. Above the fireplace, the children’s bedroom wing is clad in the same panels of cedar planks that are seen on the exterior. Similarly, the concrete floor extends inside and outside, while corten steel framing the entrance continues inside behind the fireplace. Above: No extraction fan and hood? Along with the lighting, it’s concealed out of sight above the kitchen’s perforated aluminium ceiling. Removing one of the panels gives access to clean the filters.
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a children’s wing as far away from the master as possible. “The house had to be like a magnet for their children and their friends all year, which is why they wanted an indoor pool rather than a secondary living space.” Alt’s interpretation of this set of requirements was a design that separates the home into distinct zones, each defined by its own materials and form. The flat front yard includes a courtyard for bike riding and large grassed areas that can be used as spontaneous game spaces.
Sited at the front of the house, the garage is a low pavilion-like structure finished in a lightly textured white stucco. But it also doubles as a basketball court. The main body of the house is divided into three zones – the children’s wing at one end and the parents’ wing at the other, with a double-height living room in between the two. “What touches the ground is either glass or white stucco, while the two wings floating above are quite distinct.” The upper level of the children’s wing
is clad with panels of black-brown stained cedar planks that are bordered with black aluminium edging. This arrangement helps to moderate the scale of this wing, while also creating an unfamiliar pattern with a typical wood cladding material. Meanwhile, the parents’ upper level is defined by its deep auburn brick structure, giving them a sense of sanctuary, both visually as well as spatially. Connecting these two structures, the living room is like a large glazed insertion, with views to the front of the property and
to the lake at the back. Having the exterior materials – the cedar panels and brick – wrap into the interior space enhances this sense of insertion “It feels almost as if it’s an outdoor room,” says the architect. For the interiors, the owners wanted affordable and durable materials that could easily be replaced if they were damaged. So the large open living area has concrete floors plus a substantial staircase and bridge between the wings, both made of steel and concrete.
Top: The kitchen’s informal seating area is shaped to accommodate the full family of two adults and six children. Each stool is adjustable to suit the varying heights of the children. Above: Instead of a substantial secondary living space in the home, the indoor saltwater pool is used extensively as a family activity area. The noise of six kids and friends playing in the pool room is dampened by acoustic panels above the perforated, corrugated aluminium ceiling panels.
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Above: Above the living area, a concrete bridge with steel balustrades connects the parents’ and children’s wings. Each of the three two-level loftstyle bedrooms are designed to accommodate two children. Entry to the rooms is through a galvanised steel door on a sliding tracking system, while plywood panels between the doors have a colour wash in the children’s favourite colours.
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But while tough materials such as these would stand up to the rigours of six active children, there was also potential for the space to be very noisy. Alt resolved this by designing a custom ceiling of black painted perforated steel with acoustic panels above. A similar ceiling design is seen in the indoor pool room – another potentially noisy part of the home – where sound is dampened by acoustic panels covered with perforated corrugated aluminium. Another perforated aluminium ceiling
in the kitchen fully conceals the lighting and the venting system above the cooktop. Durable materials are also prominent in the children’s bedrooms. Each of the three rooms houses two of the children, with the space consisting of a lower level and a loftlike space. The children can make their own choice of whether beds are on the lower or upper level. They’ve also chosen their favourite colour wash for the plywood panel walls of the closet in each room – seen also on the hallway side – while flooring in the rooms
is a practical and hardwearing rubber. The result is a series of colourful, playful spaces and, with views past large oak trees towards the lake, they create a feeling much like being in a treehouse. Alt says the design of the house has given the family the opportunity to live exactly the way they wanted to. “It’s a very open home that allows the family to be together in different spaces. It’s also remarkably open to the exterior. “And while interior materials are spartan, it’s still welcoming and comfortable.”
Above: Each of the children’s rooms provides a fun and individualistic environment. The two occupants make their own choice of how the room is organised, with the beds able to be placed either on the ground or upper level. Left: Materials in the children’s rooms – plywood lined walls and a rubber floor – were selected to add an industrial look and to be easy to fix if they were damaged. With the large oak trees just outside the window, the rooms feel much like being in a treehouse.
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These pages: The back of the house opens up to a terrace and grassed area leading down to the lake. Large mature oak trees on the site were retained and help camouflage the house from the lake, while also providing shade in the summer. Ground level plan: 1 entry, 2 living, 3 dining, 4 kitchen, 5 office, 6 mudroom, 7 garage, 8 pool/spa, 9 mechanical, 10 porch Upper level plan: 1 bridge, 2 children’s bedroom, 3 laundry, 4 exercise, 5 master dressing room, 6 master bedroom, 7 closet, 8 children’s bathroom
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Architect: Tim Alt, Altus Architecture + Design Builder: Elevation Homes Structural engineer: Stroh Engineering Cladding: Stucco – Dryvit; brick – Endicott Clay Products; wood – cedar; Corten Steel Roofing: Dark bronze Metal Standing Seam,PacClad Doors and windows: JeldWen aluminium-clad wood windows Flooring: Polished concrete; Expanko rubber floor Paint: Sherwin Williams Pure White Lighting: Recessed – Juno; living room pendants – Tom Dixon Heating: Gas forced air and radiant floor heating Fireplace: Marquis by Kingsman
Living room furniture: Room & Board Blinds: Lutron Pool: Custom Pools Kitchen cabinetry: Ikea Black brown Oak and White; custom walnut Benchtop and splashback: Caesarstone Kitchen sink: Cbath stainless steel Faucet: Hansgrohe Oven and cooktop: Wolf gas Ventilation: Custom inline fan Microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher: Frigidaire Water dispenser: KitchenAid Master bath vanity: Walnut; Caesarstone top Basin: Kohler
Faucet: Hansgrohe Shower fittings: Grohe Bathroom floor and wall tiles: Lea Ceramiche Lighting: Juno; George Kovacs Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Paul Crosby
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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN
The Trends International Design Awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding homes in a variety of countries. A key element in the design of these two winning homes is their flowing indoor-outdoor connection. A wall of glass slides back to create an extensive indoor-outdoor entertaining area in a new home by Giles Tribe Architects, while Higham Architecture reconfigured a 1950s bungalow to totally transform and open up the back of the home.
AUSTRALIAN ARCHITECT-DESIGNED NEW HOME WINNER GILES TRIBE ARCHITECTS
Natural materials, strategic facade design and light-filled, open interiors ensure this family home connects to its seaside setting
NEW ZEALAND DESIGNER RENOVATION WINNER HIGHAM ARCHITECTURE
Once dark and poorly organised, the interiors of this home now boast open connections, a warm, sunny kitchen and an easy flow to the outdoors
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WINNER: ARCHITECT NEW HOME Giles Tribe Architects, Sydney
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Light hearted Natural materials, strategic facade design and light-filled, open interiors ensure this family home connects to its seaside setting Previous pages: Clean-lined and contemporary, with a base of natural sandstone, this three-level family home by Giles Tribe Architects has sliding shutters on the front facade that provide shade and privacy. Above: The double-height entry hall includes a skylight and a cantilevered stone circulation stair. The travertine stair is juxtaposed with a wall of horizontal American oak cladding and a vertical timber screen on the upper level.
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A strategic early move can open the way for an expressive house design that meets all the needs of its owners. For this home, by Mark Broadley of Giles Tribe Architects, digging the garage in partly underground paved the way for light-filled spaces and great connections above. The owners’ brief for this coastal home was to connect with the relaxed Bondi beachside feel and provide a flexible environment for them and their growing children, says Broadley. “The couple wanted the home to be casual, fresh and modern, but the brief was otherwise pretty open. With the expansive garage – a must
in parking-starved Bondi – set underneath we then had free rein with the architecture above.” The home is in a stepped form providing for several corner windows upstairs and downstairs that face in the direction of the limited sea views. Sliding screens add visual interest to the facade and bring control over the sun and privacy. While the main body of the home is finished in smooth render, the base and raised garden wall has random ashlar stone cladding – echoing the local sandstone cliffs and outcrops. Enduring, low-upkeep materials were chosen to offer long-term performance in the rugged
coastal setting. These included the sandstone cladding, a standing-seam aluminium roof and high-spec aluminium windows and louvres. On entering the home, guests are greeted by a double height entry hall with a skylight that floods light into this central circulation space. A circulation stair in travertine with frameless glass balustrade leads the eye upwards, as does a custom-designed multi-head pendant light. The tall circulation space also acts as a zone divider on the upper level of the residence. “Natural light was an important part of connecting the interior to the setting and this
was addressed in another way, too,” says the architect. “Straight ahead from the entry, there is the large open-plan kitchen, living and dining space, with wall-sized glass sliding doors, which opens to the backyard and mosaic-tiled pool. “This flowing indoor to outdoor space is the home’s prime entertaining area, and is the main social hang out.” The kitchen is a feature within this space – a balanced composition of granite benchtops, two-tone cabinetry, and mirror splashbacks, together with American oak accents. The long island bench incorporates a casual meals area,
Above: Straight ahead from the entry hall is the living, dining and kitchen space that also opens to the rear yard. Stone floors seen in the entry continue through this large area and to the outdoor living space. Following pages: Supported by a walk-in pantry, the kitchen offers a balanced material arrangement of dark glass and white cabinetry surfaces, and granite countertops. Mirrored splashbacks and warm American oak highlights also feature.
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These pages: Ideal for a growing family, the upper floor of the home is divided into the parents’ zone on one side and the children’s zone on the other. The ensuite cabinetry continues the play of travertine and wood seen elsewhere in the home, while the floors are carpeted in this more private part of the home.
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while the kitchen joinery extends outdoors as an outdoor kitchen. The messy side of kitchen life is relegated to a hidden walk-in pantry. There’s also a family room, a study, a guest bathroom and a laundry on the ground level. Providing room to grow and privacy for the owners’ two children, the first floor is zoned with a master suite for the parents set to one side and the children’s bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, set to the other side. The master suite includes a skylight-lit dressing room with bespoke his and hers joinery, an ensuite with spa and an adjacent retreat area.
The refined joinery is finished in chalked oak veneer and silver travertine. The master bedroom opens to a balcony overlooking the rear garden and this also takes in views of the sea. The lower ground floor has a dedicated home theatre and a climate controlled cellar. The large flexible carparking is fully lined and doubles as an area for gym and indoor activities – another way of optimising space for the young family. Sustainable measures in the home include, passive solar design, excellent cross ventilation and insulation, large rainwater tanks, photo voltaic cells and gas-boosted solar hot water.
Architecture and interior design: Mark Broadley, Giles Tribe Architects Kitchen design: Giles Tribe Architects and Wonderful Kitchens Landscape design: Spirit Level Designs Pool: Wright Pools Cladding: Sandstone Roof: Aluminium from The Copper and Zinc Roof Company Window/door joinery: Crystal Clear Glass and Aluminium Main flooring: Travertine from Barefoot Living Paint: Dulux Wallcoverings American oak from Woodform Architectural Kitchen cabinetry: 2 pac polyurethane, Coloured Glass, American oak, by Wonderful Kitchens Benchtops: Capolavoro Granite from WK Stone Splashback: Mirror from Wonderful Kitchens Kitchen sink: Franke Taps: Franke, Billi Oven, cooktop, dishwasher: Miele Ventilation: Qasair Refrigeration: Sub-Zero Vanity cabinetry: Wonderful Kitchens Vanity countertop: WK Stone Basin: Studio Bagno Taps, shower fittings: Hansgrohe Bath: Kaldewei Accessories: Avenir Heating: Underfloor Lighting: Yellow Goat, Mondo Luce Control systems: C-Bus Blinds and curtains: Simple Studio Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Robert Walsh
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Right: Perimeter planting defines the rear outdoor living space, which includes a mosaic-lined combined pool and spa. A custom designed timber fence provides a visually rich backdrop, says the architect. Connected to the combined living, kitchen, dining space by a wall of glass sliders, the yard and pool provide an internal rear view for the beachside residence.
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WINNER: DESIGNER RENOVATION Higham Architecture, Christchurch
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The owners’ request to keep within the original modest 119m2 footprint for the renovation of this late 1950s weatherboard home meant designer Jason Higham of Higham Architecture had to closely consider the use of every metre of space. “Typical of the time, the existing house had good bones, but the room layout was disjointed and there was little regard for sun or flow to outdoor living,” says Higham. “For example, the entry had been confusing and the kitchen was positioned on the dark side of the home.”
Another key aspect of the renovation was that one of the owners is a natural health practitioner and sustainability was an important part of the brief – from selection of natural, untreated products to the use of recycled timber and natural stone. “The project had be environmentally and ethically responsible in every way, with waste minimised and, where possible, materials salvaged from removed parts of the existing house. For example, the wood for the feature timber wall and ceiling wrap that extends over the dining
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Previous pages, facing page top, lower, and above: As part of this renovation of a 1950s home by designer Jason Higham of Higham Architecture, walls were removed and the kitchen relocated to the sunnier side of the home. The resulting open-plan kitchen, dining, living room family space opens up to the new rear deck via bifold doors. The renovation places a strong emphasis on natural materials and sustainability. The wrap-around wall and ceiling feature was made from recycled wood freed up by the refit. Left: The original kitchen had been dark, awkward to use and poorly connected to the wider interior.
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Above: While the renovation stayed within the footprint of the original home, the existing back porch was repurposed as part of the internal floor space. The open, perimeter-hugging kitchen sets the scene for the wider open-plan design with vistas enjoyed right out to the back yard. For larger occasions, the long dining table can double as extra bench space if required. Desk space was included at the far end of the kitchen bench, too, so that computer or writing activities and casual kitchen work can happen side by side. The desk also hides a discreet place to store wines.
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table all came from the existing house in some form. Whether stud wall framing, tile battens, skirting boards or door frames, any untreated timber – mostly rimu – that could be reused was, often in a fresh way.” As another example of green reuse, the galvanised steel splashback is made from old roof trays from the flat back porch roof. “From a layout perspective, removing several internal walls enabled us to create a large, family-friendly, open-plan living, kitchen, dining and study space that also links to a new deck at the rear of the home.
Relocating the kitchen to the sunnier side of the home was a key part of the redesign and led the rethink of the wider space.” Plus, Higham’s addition of a new fullheight glazed door between the entry and resited kitchen means the latter now has a better connection to the front of the home and the flow is more intuitive generally. “Rather than choosing a U-shaped or island bench kitchen, we opted for a design that incorporated the dining area,” Higham says. “This arrangement creates an easy connection between the cook and
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family at meal times, and has the other big advantage of making the entire area feel significantly larger than it actually is.” With the kitchen on show to the dining area and lounge beyond, much of its messy functionality is tucked away out of sight. The dishwasher is integrated and drawers were chosen for their superior accessibility over cupboards, including at the kitchen’s internal corner and in the adjacent pantry. “While the bathroom remained in its original place this was another tricky focus in terms of space. A shower was a must,
but the owners didn’t want this set over a bath for safety reasons. So the tub was taken out, gaining valuable floor space.” To free-up even more room, Higham designed a shower stall with doors that fold back into the corner. Large, flowing floor and wall tiles, recessed mirror cabinets and a discreet channel drain in the shower, all add to the room’s feeling of spaciousness. With many areas reorganised, opened up and improved in terms of both their flow and functionality, the home is now a perfect fit for its growing young family.
Legend: 1 entry, 2 kitchen, 3 dining, 4 living, 5 lounge, 6 study, 7 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 9 toilet, 10 laundry, 11 deck, 12 porch, 13 garage Following page, left and right: As in other areas of the modest-sized home, maximising bathroom space was also vital. Large-format floor and wall tiles blur the edges of the space visually, bringing a feeling of more space. The large-format tiles were also chosen in response to the clients’ desire for minimal grout lines for easy cleaning and durability. The custom shower doors tuck back in to the wall, giving more usable floor space when the shower is not being used.
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Renovation, kitchen and bathroom designer: Jason Higham, Higham Architecture Builder: Grant Shadbolt Building Solutions Cladding: Pine weatherboards Roof: Corrugated Colorcote ZinaCore, from Roofing Industries; Ardex Butynol membrane, from Ardex Window joinery: Double-glazing of existing timber windows in Metro Performance Glass Main flooring: Norman Ellison Carpets wool carpet, from Floorpride Rangiora; Foreverbeech timber flooring, from Hardie & Thomson Tiles: Laminex Laminam, from Europica Tiles Paint: The Natural Paint Company, Resene Kitchen cabinetry: Plywood, blond finish, rimu accents
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Cabinetry hardware: Blum, stainless steel pulls Benchtops: Neolith porcelain slab, from CDK Stone Kitchen flooring: Foreverbeech Heritage Red Beech timber floor with clear oil finish, from Hardie & Thomson Splashback: Recycled steel roof trays, clear finish Sink: Robiq double bowl, from Heritage Hardware Taps: Methven Tahi sink mixer, from Edward Gibbon Oven: Electrolux pyrolytic, from Harvey Norman Commercial Induction cooktop and dishwasher: Bosch Ventilation: Sirius undermount rangehood Refrigeration: Fisher & Paykel Bathroom vanity: Recycled rimu face panels Vanity top: Neolith porcelain slab, from CDK Stone Basin: Caroma Contura 530 Inset, from Edward Gibbon
Taps: Methven Tahi, from Edward Gibbon Shower stall: Glass and hardware by Metro Performance Glass; Marmox floor substrate and drain by Warmup Decking: Vitex decking, from Herman Pacific Awards: Trends International Design Awards Renovation – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Stephen Goodenough
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Black beauty Kitchens are often designed to disguise their functionality and this kitchen is no exception. Here, painting the entire kitchen in Resene Nero created a furniture-like appeal and gave the room a heightened sense of depth Few things have a greater impact on a kitchen design than its material finishes – and so, by extension, its colour. Architect Evelyn McNamara designed this kitchen as part of a wider renovation and contemporary extension to a classic villa. The kitchen connects with the black, rectilinear add-on it forms part of, but there were other considerations too. “The owners wanted the kitchen to be both bold and recessive, since it’s such a large element within the open-plan living space,” says McNamara. “In response, we
opted to go with all black. We finished the wall that backdrops the kitchen in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Nero and continued the colour on the cabinetry.” To complete the dramatic picture, the benchtops are in Corian Deep Nocturne. “The black on black aesthetic makes the kitchen cabinetry seem more like builtin furniture joinery, enabling it to sit easily within the main living space.” The black tones also help to create an illusion of space and depth in the room. “Simplicity was also key to this design
as the kitchen had to be fully functional, while appearing more like a bar area when not in use,” says McNamara. For details, visit a Resene ColorShop, freephone 1800 738 383, or go to the website: www.resene.com.au save and share online: search 229119432 at Trendsideas.com Above: In this kitchen by architect Evelyn McNamara, Resene Nero features on the walls, while the ceiling is finished in Resene Half Alabaster.
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Integrated design Lightly stained white oak kitchen cabinetry extends into adjacent living areas in this reworked loft apartment
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Previous pages: When the owner bought this classic New York City loft in Soho, he called on Andrew Wilkinson Architect to gut and totally redo the interior. While the position of the kitchen in new interior was to some extent predetermined by the existing services, it needed to integrate with adjacent interior spaces such as the dining and the sunken living areas. Above: The kitchen sits off to one side of the interior space, preserving a sight line along the axis from the front of the building through to the hallway leading to the guest rooms, seen beyond the kitchen in this image.
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With an integrated kitchen, appliances such as the fridge and dishwasher are fitted with cabinetry panels rather than their own doors, so allowing the kitchen to have a more furniture-like look rather than a purely functional one. But in these days of open-plan design, there’s another way of looking at the term ‘integrated’ – the way the kitchen fits into the whole interior rather than making its mark as a separate element. That was the approach architect Andrew Wilkinson took in the design of
the kitchen in a classic New York loft he was asked to completely renovate. “The owners wanted the new interior to be very social, so the kitchen needed to be designed to communicate openly with other spaces in the apartment, such as the sunken living room and adjacent dining area,” says Wilkinson. The siting of the kitchen in the reworked interior was largely determined by the position of the existing services. “It’s not a big component in the space, and sits off to the side because the owner
wanted to maintain a clear sight line from one end of the apartment to the other.” It also needed to be very utilitarian, with plenty of concealed storage. The island is primarily used for preparation and serving, with the main cooking activity all taking place on the back wall. While these factors help give the kitchen a low key presence, it’s really the selection of materials that integrates the kitchen into the overall space. Wilkinson says that the wide plank walnut flooring specified throughout the
apartment played a large part in determining the kitchen materials. “We wanted another wood that would offer contrast and not be dark,” he says. White oak used for the cabinetry has a light white stain applied, keeping it simple and neutral and making it suitable to carry through to other cabinetry in the interior. “Wrapping material round in this way integrates the kitchen into the entire space,” says Wilkinson. “It reinforces a singular loft space, with the kitchen being a part of it.”
Above: In the process of stripping back the existing interior, wall linings and framing were removed, revealing the original brick wall structure of the early 1900s building. Architect Andrew Wilkinson says that while the owner didn’t want exposed brick throughout the apartment, it was decided to leave a brick section uncovered to add warmth and texture to the dining area in front of the kitchen.
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Above: While the kitchen plan is very functional and utilitarian, the selection of materials ensures its integration with the rest of the interior. Lightly washed white oak cabinetry is used elsewhere in the apartment, and the figuring on the Calacatta island top adds some warmth to this surface. The main functional part of the kitchen is on the back wall, where a white Caesarstone top provides a clean and simple worksurface.
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Architect and kitchen designer: Andrew Wilkinson Architect Builder: Structure NYC Cabinetry: Quarter sawn white oak with light white stain, custom made by Structure NYC Benchtop: Island – Calacatta by ABC Stone; perimeter – Caesarstone Splashback: Caesarstone Sink: Blanco Faucet: KWC Oven: Wolf Cooktop: Bosch Ventilation: Miele Microwave: Wolf
Refrigeration and wine cooler: SubZero Dishwasher: Miele Flooring: Wide plank walnut by Premium Flooring Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Garrett Rowland
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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN
For the Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – we search for the best kitchens across a number of the countries where Trends has a presence. The two winning and two highly commended kitchens featured here illustrate the wide range of materials that top designers use to give each kitchen its own distinctive look.
Matisse – Arclinea
Pepper Design – Poggenpohl
Winner: New Zealand Imported Kitchen
Winner: Australian Imported Kitchen
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Lloyd Hartley Architects
Austin Maynard Architects
Highly Commended: New Zealand Architect-designed Kitchen
Highly Commended: Australian Architect-designed Kitchen
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WINNER: IMPORTED KITCHEN Alan Bertenshaw, Matisse, Auckland
Natural touch Modern and minimalist, this wood and black kitchen folds elegantly into its wider natural-look setting
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Nature is famous for its lack of straight lines, so how exactly do you create a cleanlined kitchen that reflects an organic feel? Texture and tone are two good places to start. This sleek kitchen, by the Matisse design team headed by Alan Bertenshaw and Maria Pomeroy, was created for a Christchurch home nestled in the Port Hills. “The owners asked us for an organic aesthetic that would be in keeping with the sweeping bush outlooks, rather than something too symmetrical and fussy,” says Bertenshaw. “In addition, the couple
wanted the kitchen to be harmonious with the exterior of the home, which was built from stone and wood, with hints of copper. “Lastly, they requested that the kitchen have a measured, elegant Japanese feel.” To achieve all these things in one space, the choice of the right balancing cabinetry and feature elements was crucial. Pomeroy says they chose Arclinea’s Gamma series to create a seamless feel. This cabinetry style boasts simple, clean lines with recessed handles incorporated into the structure of the benchtop.
The minimalist cabinet style is in two finishes, the predominant surface being a natural touch finish veneer timber in Elm, which is both refined and tactile. This warm surface harmonises with the maple floors and rough sawn cedar ceiling as well as the exterior of the home itself. “We contrasted the generous use of wood with soft matt black surfaces on the island, the benchtop, the toekicks and at one end of the upper wall cabinetry where it helps avoid a strictly symmetrical look,” says Bertenshaw. “The dark finish is from
Previous pages: The warmth of wood meets the cool of matt black and stainless steel in this kitchen by Matisse. The kitchen accentuates long lines that work well with the wood batten ceiling and wood plank floors. The pendant light over the island was custom designed to length to further highlight the long, linear nature of the design. Above: Part of the calm, restful appeal of the kitchen is that the designers visually downplayed its functionality. The expansive open shelving on the front of the island gives it the feel of a piece of furniture, for example.
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Above: Recessed handles read as long lines, connecting to the lines of the flooring and ceiling. A generous-sized island and generous space between island and perimeter cabinetry means there is plenty of room for both homeowners to use the kitchen at the same time. Despite the eye-catching aesthetic, the kitchen is built around functionality – for instance, a second sink was added at the rear of the kitchen, near the back door, as a convenient place to wash your hands when coming in from the garden.
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Arclinea’s Armour range and, as well as looking great, has the added benefit of absorbing light. This adds a softness to the colour palette during the day, and also at night – when lighting comes into play.” However, while the matt black absorbs light, the kitchen designers’ choice of a combined stainless steel rear benchtop and splashback adds soft reflections. As well as sharing material harmony with its surroundings, the cabinetry’s linear nature ideally complements the lines of the plank floor and batten ceiling.
“Long cabinet drawers were chosen to maximise storage and to accentuate the kitchen’s horizontal lines,” Pomeroy says. “The floating shelves help achieve this too as well as adding another black accent and providing convenient display spaces.” The kitchen achieves the tranquil, Zenlike feel the owners hoped for through its use of natural surfaces and also by playing down its broad functionality. The fridge and pantry are integrated, the rangehood is hidden in the upper cabinets and the hob and sinks are set flush in the benchtops.
Designers: Matisse design team, headed by Alan Bertenshaw and Maria Pomeroy Cabinetry: NTF (Natural Touch Finish) Elm and Armour Nero by Arclinea from Matisse Cabinetry hardware: Blum Benchtops: Arclinea Armour Nero and stainless steel, both from Matisse Flooring: Cedar Lighting: Accent Lighting Splashback: Stainless steel Sinks: Foster Oven: Wolf, from Kouzina Gas cooktop: Foster by Arclinea from Matisse Refrigeration: Liebherr, from Kouzina
Dishwasher: Miele, from Kouzina Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Mark Scowen Photography
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Top: The big picture – the open-plan nature of the kitchen means the chef can take in the wider room and the scenic views while standing at the island. Above: The main black surface is viewed on entering the kitchen from the rear or while working in it. As part of the understated approach to functionality, a second oven and a microwave are hidden away on the working side of the island.
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WINNER: IMPORTED KITCHEN Pepper Design, Melbourne
Extended invitation This long, luxurious entertainer’s kitchen slots neatly into the available space, echoing the clean-lined, sculptural feel of the home itself
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Great kitchen design is all about balance – be it dark tones set alongside lighter hues or sleek surfaces contrasted with semi-industrial finishes. Sometimes a kitchen has both these connections. For this dramatic entertainer’s kitchen, the owners asked Nikki Rankin of Pepper Design to create a minimalist design that would match their architectural, clean-lined home. “The home, by Chris Vandyke Designs, is in Port Douglas and we were regularly flying up to the site from Melbourne – so it was great to have an experienced builder like Nathan Verri on hand to oversee the work day to day.”
“The owners fell in love with the +Artesio design from Poggenpohl, so it was up to us to blend this into the narrow, elongated space available,” says Rankin.“This included tucking part of the kitchen in behind a prominent blade wall in fair-faced concrete.” For the cabinetry, Pepper Design chose highgloss white surfaces to frame the kitchen’s hero element – a dark wood splashback bisected by a run of stainless steel. This strip, another on the cabinetry and a slender metal display shelf together present a semi-industrial touch that connects with the concrete blade wall.
Previous pages: This long, linear Poggenpohl kitchen, precision tweaked and installed by Pepper Design, fits neatly into the clean-lined architectural home it forms part of. Sleek cabinetry finishes contrast the semi-industrial fair-faced concrete wall that partially frames the space. Above: The marble island has a waterfall countertop with a slender top and chunky sides. There are also utility drawers located on the working side of the island.
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Above: Large stacker doors open the living areas to an outdoor space and a barbecue station complete with wine fridge. This is within convenient serving distance from the kitchen. The wood-topped table and white seating in the dining area perfectly match the colours of the kitchen. Combining bench seating with the dining chairs evokes an informal air.
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“The stainless steel panels break up the wood surface and also play a practical role – housing the tap, power points and the switches, so maximising bench space,” Rankin says. The sleek cabinetry finishes offer a contrast to the blade wall, while the island – in a grey marble chosen by the owners – offers a balancing point in the design. The island has a refined feel, like the white cabinetry, but also tones in with the adjacent concrete wall. “As part of the clean, crisp look, attention to fine detail was all-important,” says the designer. “For example, the white corner bench seat and
dining chairs, and the wood-topped dining table match the kitchen’s two-tone finishes. Even the stitching on the leather bench seating was measured to run in 130mm increments to match the measurements of the panelled wall.” Being on show to the living spaces, the kitchen needed to achieve an uncluttered look and electronic, push-to-open cabinet hardware contributes to this. A concealed pantry also helps, making it easier to keep benchtops clear. “The pantry/appliance area is tucked on the inner side of the concrete wall and has clear shelves to enhance the feeling of spaciousness.
Kitchen designers: David Kane and Nikki Rankin, Pepper Design Architect: Mark Granger, Chris Vandyke Designs Builder: Nathan Verri Design and Build Cabinetry: Poggenpohl +Artesio design, in Poggenpohl High Gloss Polar White and Pine Terra veneer Splashback: Terra and stainless steel Cabinetry hardware: Handle-free +Motion Drive by Poggenpohl Countertops: Island – natural marble; perimeter countertops – 12mm Silestone Blanco Zeus, from Poggenpohl Sink: Eisinger sink, from Poggenpohl Taps: Gessi Rectangolo, from Pepper Design Ovens: Siemens Combi steam oven and warming drawer Rangehood: Sirius, from Pepper Design Cooktop: Siemens Induction Dishwasher: Gaggenau, from Pepper Design Refrigerator and freezer: Siemens Floor: Tile Dining table, dining chairs and bench seating: Poggenpohl Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Brad Newton, courtesy of Nathan Verri Builders
These were fitted directly to the concrete wall. “We also added a smokey wall mirror at this end, effectively doubling the length of the kitchen in visual terms.” A run of ceiling-mounted downlights and a long task light over the island both accentuate the length of the kitchen. Further illumination comes from highlighting for the wood cladding, and high windows that bring in natural light. see more online: search 242590761 at Trendsideas.com
Left: As well as from the stacker doors on three sides of the living space, natural light also floods into the open-plan entertainment zone from the upper level. The central connecting stair – with riserless treads and a glass bannister – is a feature of the interior. Stone tiles in varied sizes and patterns run right through the expansive home. From this angle the recessed kitchen is almost hidden, allowing for clean sightlines down the room.
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Well connected A rich marble countertop is a leading feature in this kitchen that stands out as a hub of the home but also fits seamlessly into its wider environment
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This comprehensive renovation, with a brand new kitchen at its heart, stays within the original footprint to meet existing use rights – but everything else has changed. The 1960s home is nestled amongst established pohutukawa trees with great views to Coxs Bay below, says architect Ben Lloyd of Lloyd Hartley Architects. “However, the rear of the home was poorly connected to the views and lacked natural light. To address this we first stripped the entire space back to the studs and took out the ceiling, opening the
volume up to the high gabled roofline.” The architects then introduced glazed doors and high windows, opening up the views and flooding the open-plan space with sunlight. Custom cabinetry elements, including a television unit and a day bed unit, help to organise the expansive room. “The owners wanted the kitchen to meld with the surroundings and also connect with the natural world outside.” Material choices played an important part in this. The white wall in the adjacent hall wraps around to form the back of the
Facing page: Scullery to the left, hallway to the right, and looking out to trees and the rear garden, this new kitchen by Lloyd Hartley Architects really is the centre of proceedings – albeit in an understated way. The kitchen takes its material cues from the elements around it, including the natural world beyond the windows. Above: The benchtop overhangs the front of the island, creating a family breakfast bar. Left: The renovation was a collaboration between homeowners and architects, with both parties selecting the unique marble benchtops.
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Above: While the island’s marble waterfall benchtop doesn’t dominate when the kitchen is viewed from the dining area, it has a dramatic impact as the first thing you notice when you enter this area from the adjacent hallway. White oiled oak flooring completes the emphasis on natural materials. Facing page: Large sliding doors connect the openplan family-cum-entertainer’s space with the tree and water views.
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kitchen, while other wood elements in the interior and the pohutukawa trees connect with the oak-fronted cabinetry. “A feature of the kitchen is the slender marble benchtops on the island and side cabinetry. The richly veined stone links with the oak cabinetry and prominent use of wood and brass throughout the home.” To further assimilate the kitchen, Lloyd minimised visible hardware, with electronic touch-to-open and recessed handles used on much of the cabinetry. Some appliances are also integrated,
such as the large double fridge set behind closed doors to the right of the wall ovens. On the other side of the kitchen, back from the prep counter, a timber bulkhead matching the cabinetry leads through to a walk-in scullery. This helps to keep the on show kitchen clutter-free in visual terms. As a social hub, the kitchen also had to be easy to use by more than one family member at a time. To this end, there are several work surfaces, while appliances such as the fridge and wine fridge are easy to reach without entering the kitchen proper.
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Above: As with other interior elements, the dining table top connects with the kitchen’s oak cabinetry. The choice of materials for the renovation makes it feel very connected to the natural environment beyond the doors and windows. Raising the ceilings to the roofline gives the open-plan living and entertaining space an added sense of spaciousness. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by David Straight
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Architect: Ben Lloyd, Lloyd Hartley Architects Cabinetry: Oak cabinetry fronts, matt black and matt white lacquer Cabinetry hardware: Katalog Benchtops: Fusion marble, from SCE Stone + Design; stainless steel Splashback: Window glass Kitchen sink: Reginox undermount double sink,black Taps: Astra Walkerwith Eco Brass finish Oven: Gaggenau 400 Series Cooktop: Gaggenau induction Ventilation: Quasair Refrigeration: Miele, integrated Dishwasher: Gaggenau, integrated
Wine fridge: Gaggenau, under-bench Flooring: Oiled white oak Lighting: Light Cut Mini by Flos, from EEC Awards: Trends International Design Awards Kitchens – Runner Up
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Island life Strong, simple, and sculptural, a faceted island takes centre stage in this modern kitchen
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Previous pages: This kitchen forms part of a renovation and extension to a Victorian weatherboard cottage by Austin Maynard Architects. The reinvented kitchen opens up to the outdoors and a new deck, which is sheltered by the overhanging upper-level bedroom extension. These pages: Chip off the brand new block – the faceted island evokes the look of an over-sized chopped block of wood. The stainless steel front panel on the island opens up as an extension to the countertop, revealing a storage space behind.
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A tricky aspect of an architect’s role can be to accommodate what might seem like two contrasting aesthetics within the same space. This kitchen is a great case in point. The brief to architect Mark Austin was for the kitchen, part of a wider renovation and extension, to be warm and inviting, with a modern, semi-industrial accent. “The kitchen is simple in design, with the feature island organising the space. This is clad partly in stainless steel, for an industrial touch, and in messmate,” says Austin. “The wood brings natural warmth
to the design and this is repeated on the upper cabinetry and also echoed in the Baltac pine floorboards.” The faceted end of the island calls to mind a giant chopped block of wood and leads the eye towards a wall of stacker doors that open to a new deck beyond. The stainless steel panel on the other end of the island opens out and up, adding further bench space in the modest kitchen and revealing a storage alcove behind. The island is the undeniable star of the kitchen and the side wall of cabinetry is in
white to help it recede from the eye. Another design element that combines the semi-industrial with a warmer feel is the pendant lighting over the island. “The commercial-look copper lights also connect with the rich, warm tones of the wood,” says Austin. “They have added functionality, too, in that they’re actually professional warming lights and can be lowered to keep plated food hot.” Adding to the look, the wall radiator might seem like a typical domestic choice – except for its industrial-size proportions.
Architect: Mark Austin and Andrew Maynard, Austin Maynard Architects Cabinetry: Messmate by Timber Revival; white laminate Cabinetry hardware: Hafele Countertops: Stainless steel and spotted gum Splashback: Mirror Kitchen sink: Oliveri Sonetto double bowl sink Taps: Focus Kitchen Sink Mixer with Pull-Out Spray Water dispenser: Zip Oven: Gaggenau 400 Series Cooktop: Siemens induction Rangehood: Qasair Refrigeration: Westinghouse
Dishwasher: Miele integrated Floors: Baltic pine Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Tess Kelly
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Making an entrance Rich teak wood joinery provides an elegant, open connection between this master bedroom and its upmarket ensuite
Privacy from surrounding spaces is essential when considering an open connection between your bedroom and bathroom. However, with that factor addressed, the design rewards can be great. This master suite forms part of a new home designed by architect Jullian Wilson and built by JSC Prestige Construction. But the owners, Kris and Cassie Johnson, designed the ensuite. “The suite’s on the upper floor and with a number of corners to turn to enter it there are no direct sightlines into the bedroom or bathroom, so privacy was assured,” says Kris Johnson. “There are few windows on the side of the home that would have brought natural light into the ensuite, so instead we opened the bathroom to the bedroom. This had the plus of making the entire suite seem lighter and more spacious.” Teak slats flank both sides of the entry to the bathroom. The wood connects with other similar joinery through the home and also the French oak floors, which were stained for a classic feel. Straight ahead in the ensuite, a classic double sink is set against a substantial slab of Calacatta marble. This is matched with a series of four mirror cabinets above which reflect the joineryclad entranceway and again add to the sense of overall spaciousness. Situated between the sinks and mirrors a recessed niche in the luxury stone provides a casual utility shelf. The double shower stall is in exactly the same proportions as the vanity wall and is directly behind it – so is all-but hidden from view. A toilet cubicle is to one side of the ensuite. “The other feature of the design is the round soaking tub which is also in direct alignment with the double vanity and the shower stall.”
Previous pages: Teak slats flank the open entry to this master bathroom from the bedroom, an echo of similar joinery found throughout the home. Left: Tub, floor-standing pourer, marble vanity and vanity plumbing are all in line in this design – as is the shower stall directly behind the vanity, which effectively disappears when the ensuite is viewed from the bedroom. Tall, narrow windows either side of the open shower stall bring natural light into the back of the space.
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Architect: Jullian Wilson Owners: Kris and Cassie Johnson Bathroom designer: Cassandra Johnson, CVJ Design Builder: Kris Johnson, JSC Prestige Construction Cabinet company: Innode Vanity countertop: Calacatta marble Basin: Duravit, from Innode Faucets: Sussex Tub: Soaking tub, from Innode Tub filler: Sussex Shower fittings: Sussex and Nobili Flooring: French oak, stained Joinery: Teak Wall tiles: Ariston Marble Lighting: Bright Green Drapes: Somfy, from Cuchi Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jacinta Harry
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Left: Having the tub in the bedroom means the occupant can soak in the outdoor views enjoyed in the master bedroom or chat to someone in the bedroom. The master bedroom’s floor-to-ceiling sliding doors also mean that a bather can feel connected to the outdoor environment. The French oak wideplank floorboards were stained to create a classic feel in the bedroom.
Natural air The minimalist bathroom in this master suite reflects a generous use of wood and stone tile Above: Layer upon layer – in this master suite, whole-house architect Murali Bhaskar has set the dressing area directly behind the slatted headboard of the master bed, maintaining a subtle connection between the areas and avoiding need for a full dividing wall. The custom joinery is also a visual feature of the master suite in its own right.
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Although set on the main living floor of the home and beside a busy street, this master suite still achieves a sense of privacy and tranquillity. The suite, in a new home by architect Murali Bhaskar of Boon Team Architects, comprises a bedroom, dressing area and bathroom behind. “The master bedroom at the front looks out to a deck area while the dressing area is directly behind the bedhead,” says Bhaskar. “We created the bedhead in vertical wooden slats – a design element also seen elsewhere in the home – so that someone using the dressing area still feels connected to the bedroom and the views.”
The dressing area is, in turn, separated from the circulation area and bathroom behind it by freestanding wooden joinery with drawers – avoiding the need for dividing walls. Behind these staggered spaces, the master ensuite exudes a luxury-meets-minimalist feel and the choice of large-format wall and floor tiles minimises grout lines, contributing to the room’s peaceful, uncluttered look. The concretelook tiles were chosen by the homeowner, who loved their colour and texture. Recessed handles on the generous plywood vanity contribute to the pared-back look while
the wall-sized vanity mirror doubles the size of the bathroom in visual terms. “The warmth of the wood balances the cool tiles, but together they create a natural feel,” says the architect. At the opposite end of the room to the bath, the shower stall is lined in small mosaic tiles, contrasting the scale of the wall and floor tiles. Glass doors mean the shower feels like part of the main body of the room, accentuating the overall sense of space. The toilet is tucked in to the right of the shower stall A tall frosted window was also installed
to bring natural light into the bathroom, while still maintaining the privacy required given the ensuite’s proximity to the street. The freestanding tub adds to the ensuite’s overall feel of luxury and this has a dedicated surface-mounted downlight directly above. “However, downlight aside, the bathroom is lit by a recessed extruded LED strip that runs right around the perimeter of the space and even continues into the shower stall,” says Bhaskar. “This subtly glowing feature also acts as a wayfinder of sorts as it continues from the bathroom ceiling right through into the bedroom.”
Above: Large floor and wall tiles were specified in part to avoid the need for too many grout lines, helping to keep the bathroom looking unfussy and pared back. The large plywood vanity offers plenty of storage while the wall mirror adds to the overall sense of space and light. The freestanding tub with its floor-mounted pourer also implies spaciousness. Underfloor heating keeps the bathroom cosy year round.
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Architect: Murali Bhaskar, Boon Team Architects Builder: Alan McCabe Bathroom designer: Boon Interior design: Boon and homeowner Vanity manufacturer: Kitchen Inn Vanity cabinetry: Birchwood Ply Shower fittings: Duo Waterfall and Remer Quadro slide; Klab shower mixers Bath: Nobility Plus Basin: Taglio Double Vanity Bath pourer: Arco Bath Floor Spout 1000 Walls and floors: Italian tiles from Casa Italiana; feature tile wall in Grege Masqat tile Toilet: Smile Mini complete suite Lighting: Fat Freddie, from Moth Lighting Accessories: Krono heated towel rails Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Sandra Henderson
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Left: Cantilevering the long vanity allows for maximum countertop space while still letting the eye see right to the edge of the room, another way of creating a feeling of space. Similarly, the sloping shower floor and strip drain are both finished in the same tile as the main floor – another way of playing up the sense of overall floorspace.
A perfect marriage Classic marble surfaces are balanced by a clean-lined, sculptural vanity and other contemporary features in this master suite renovation Above: For this master suite by interior designer Jiun Ho, the look had to connect with the 1930s Spanish-style home but also reflect a more contemporary sensibility. In the master bedroom, classic mouldings were retained while the walls are adorned with modern art works. Facing page: In a playful touch, the vanity mirror and taps are off set to the right, balancing the waterfall countertop to the left. A frosted glass wall separates the walk-in wardrobe.
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Sweeping views of San Francisco Bay aren’t the only thing to draw the eye in this renovated master suite by interior designer Jiun Ho. “The hillside home is in a traditional 1930s Spanish-style,” says Ho. “The owners wanted the ensuite to be in keeping with this look while also offering strong contemporary elements.” “First, though, we stripped the suite back to the studs and reorganised the spaces to allow for a larger ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.” For the classic connection, Ho finished the walls and floor of the bathroom in marble. The design is open-plan, with a slanted floor and
strip drain on one side for the shower zone and a tub on the other. However, while the bathtub also has a traditional appearance, on the inside it’s ergonomically shaped and warm to the touch. To contrast the old-world black and white stone surfaces, Ho introduced several modern elements by Italian design firm Boffi. These were a sculptural vanity with waterfall countertop and integrated sink, along with a pared-back, semi-industrial Half Pipe showerhead and matching wall-mounted tub mixer. A frosted glass wall set between the walk-in wardrobe and ensuite is another modern touch.
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Bathroom designer: Jiun Ho Builder: Moritori Cabinet company: Boffi Tub: Agape Vieques model, designed by Patricia Urquiola Vanity: Composite material, matt white Vanity countertop: Boffi Black Marble Basin: Boffi Faucets: Tara by Dornbracht, tub filler by Boffi Shower fittings: Shower head – Half Pipe by Boffi; mixer by Boffi Flooring: Black marble from Ann Sacks Wallcoverings: White Carrara marble from Ann Sacks Toilet: Toto Ventilation: Panasonic Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Matthew Millman
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Left: A black marble floor and white marble walls set the scene in the master ensuite, which also features a contrasting modern Boffi shower head and Boffi tub wall mixer. The owners are passionate about African art and, in keeping with this, the designer introduced an African tribal chair to replace more usual towel storage. The placement of bath and shower means an occupant of either can still take in the idyllic bay views.
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Vanity project Where you check your hair or makeup, wash your hands, and store your bathing products – the vanity has a lot to do and these projects ensure how it looks is a big part of that mix
The vanity in this ensuite runs the length of the room, optimising flow in the slender space and offering a wealth of storage. Architect Linda Simons of LSA Architects says she achieved an uncluttered look through the choice of a large format 3m x 1m porcelain tile. As the marble-look wall tiles are only 6mm thick and lightweight, Simons was able to continue the tiles on the vanity top and drawer fronts. Photography by Raphael Ruz Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathroom – Winner
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The owner had wanted a traditional look with modern convenience for this bathroom, by designer Leonie von Sturmer, in a renovated bungalow. One traditional influence was the furniture-look vanity while the in-wall spouts and mixers provide a modern accent and ease of use. The under-mounted basins add to the clean look, but the porcelain bowls and granite top have classic roots. Photography by Jamie Cobel see the bathroom story: search 49323 at Trendsideas.com
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Part of a glamorous master ensuite by designer Kim Duffin, this minimalist vanity comprises a chunky Lamiwood shelf finished in 2-pac polyurethane with two sculptural benchtop sinks. The matt black sinks connect tonally with the feature Geo Charcoal hexagon wall tiles behind. Together, the dark tiles and elongated LED-lit niche add a sense of luxury to the pared back vanity and the wider bathroom. Photography by Steve Ryan see the full ensuite story: search 49326 at Trendsideas.com
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Strong, semi-industrial and minimalist, this family bathroom boasts rugged features and finishes, in particular concrete-look, large-format porcelain tiles gracing the walls and floors. Designer James Collins created the dramatic bathroom, including the custom precast cantilevered concrete vanity unit with contrasting deep timber veneer drawers and bright, white display shelves. Photography by Matt Vandyke Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathroom – Winner
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This bathroom, by Natalie Du Bois Design, was designed for the homeowners’ two young daughters. They wanted an elegant room, and the design of the vanity was a key part of this. Curvaceous hand-painted, turned legs and a grey metallic paint give the feature a romantic feel while the crystal cabinet knobs add sparkle. Highquality Perrin and Rowe chrome tapware completes the glamorous piece. Photography by Kallan Macleod Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathroom – Highly Commended
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For this bathroom, designer and developer Cameron Ireland created a vanity in shining copper, an unlikely bathroom material as it could be affected by water. To create the bespoke vanity, the designer took thin sheets of copper and moulded them around the cabinet carcasses and drawer fronts. The surfaces were coated in several layers of protective lacquer to prevent the copper from oxidising and staining. Photography by Jamie Cobel see the full bathroom story: search 49190 at Trendsideas.com
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