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BATHROOM HOME KITCHEN Bathrooms take centre stage in this latest edition of myTrends HOME, reflecting their importance in today's homes. Plus see our two TIDA renovation winners and a great selection of dramatic kitchens.

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With a difference These upmarket contemporary bathrooms offer light, space, and, above all, a sense of drama

Water song Trickling water features and marble floors set the scene for peace and relaxation in this bathroom

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As the design trend moves towards a more pampering style of bathroom, luxuries like drenching showerheads and freestanding baths are becoming ever more popular. Some projects, however, take it further, with luxuriant textures, exotic patterns, and trickling water features.

That’s what you’ll find in this spa-like family bathroom located upstairs in a new home by designer Kim Duffin.

“The idea was to create an ambience to make the owners feel relaxed and at ease,” he says.

Positioned in the centre of the house, the bathroom is like a room within a room. The core

bathing space is walled in a white Caesarstone with a crocodile skin pattern. However, two water features – one at each end of the room – are backdropped by a black Caesarstone in the same pattern. Using the same surface in two tones evokes a contrasting yin and yang theme.

“In front of the stone, myriad slender nylon chords run down from the strip LED lights near the ceiling to the stainless steel floor trough.

Water droplets consistently run down the chords – creating vertical lines of flowing water.”

Blue glass pebbles provide a bright, cheery designer floor surface at the base of the features

and are continued along the outer side of the bathtub. Pedestals nestled into the glass pebbles are for the positioning of three mature trees.

As well as the bathtub, water features and marble surfaces on the floor and vanity countertop, the bathroom has another custom luxury.

“The shower stall is in slumped glass – a glass returned to a molten state then ‘slumped’ over a mould to create a pattern or image that is not as sharp as etched glass but much deeper.”

As the room is near an adjacent property, the tub side of the space is finished in translucent glass, optimising both natural light and privacy.

Previous pages: Soothing effect – thin chords with water droplets running down them create two water features in this upmarket bathroom by designer Kim Duffin.

These pages: The black Caesarstone in a crocodile pattern that backs the water feature is repeated in white on the other walls – creating a yin yang playoff, the designer says. The floor and vanity benchtop are in the same Calacatta marble.

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Designer: Kim Duffin, Kim Duffin Design Vanity: Custom by Sublime Architectural Interiors Shower fittings: Hansgrohe Bath and basin: Barcelona, Victoria + Albert Baths UK Taps: Puravida by Hansgrohe Flooring: Calacatta marble Wallcoverings: Caesarstone ‘Crocodile’ Motivo in black and white Lighting: LED strip lighting; Martec Linear Bathroom 3-in-1 high-extraction exhaust fan with LED light Accessories: Victoria + Albert Baths UK backrest and bath caddy Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Steve Ryan more by this designer, search: duffin at trendsideas.com search: bathroom design at trendsideas.com see more images 47925 at trendsideas.com

Left: Blue glass pebbles were introduced at the base of the water features and again running along the floor beside the bath, while the floorstanding tub pourer adds another sculptural element. The custom slumped glass shower stall bears a Greek key motif and the crest of designer Gianni Versace on the door.

Ample storage is provided by the vanity’s two-tier drawer system and mirror-fronted wall cabinet.

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It’s a wrap Negotiating an immovable element, this bathroom optimises light and space search | save | share at trendsideas.com XXX

Architect: Dion Gosling, Studio 106; project team: Matt Wilson, Sigourney Lovell, Joanna Wickham Benchtop: Smart 600 marble white stone shelf board Basin: Smile collection by Cielo Taps: Robertson Toilet: Concealed cistern from Smile collection by Cielo Accessories: Solid brass pull by Metalworks Flooring: Nero Acapulco charcoal tiles from Spazio Casa Wall coverings: Nero Acapulco charcoal tiles; mosaic tiles; Bianco Statuario satin tiles, all from Spazio Casa Lighting: Deltalight, Inlite Under floor heating: Warm Up Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel

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Preceding pages: LED lights tucked behind the vanity mirror and in the shower create glowing highlights in this project by architect Dion Gosling.

Plan: The ensuite is divided into two areas, with the walk-in wardrobe behind. All spaces are set around the immovable chimney breast.

Above right and facing page: Black, white and touches of brass all come together to create a refined air.

There can be few greater design challenges than working around a central, intrusive object.

A chimney that would have been prohibitive to remove stood at the heart of the space available for this ensuite by architect Dion Gosling.

“The client wanted a cosy, cave-like aesthetic for the bathroom, which had limited space.

Faced with the chimney, we divided the room into two around it, with the shower in black tiles on one side and the toilet in contrasting marblelook white tiles on the other, and black floor tiles.

“We utilised the chimney breast by facing it in shiny mosaics and cantilevered the sink off it.

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“A new sash window, in keeping with the home’s age, was introduced opposite this, with frosted glass for privacy. Mirrors above the sink and in the toilet area bounce light through the bathroom and bring a touch of greenery from an adjacent park into the mainly two-tone space.

With limited room to move, the bathroom cupboard is recessed behind the mirror in the toilet area, and shelf space in the shower is set back into a wall niche. A floor drain allows a seamless flow between shower and toilet area.

The pivot entry door, with brass pull, is a pleasure to use and further optimises space.

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Up close and personal From the shagreen-covered bed to the designer furnishings and bathroom, this renovated master suite reflects an eye for detail search | save | share at trendsideas.com XXX

Preceding pages and right: This reinvented master bedroom has a classic contemporary interior designed to complement the rest of the home. The bed is covered with shagreen, while the wall behind features a leather-look Ralph Lauren wallpaper.

Above: An antique Korean wedding chest sits at one end of the master bathroom, providing a strong contrast to the sleek, contemporary lines of the Boffi fixtures.

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A passion for modern classic interiors and a desire for a “five-star hotel suite” helped to determine the look of this renovated master suite.

Interior designer Nestor Santa-Cruz created a private sanctuary for the owners, where detail is everything.

As with the rest of the home interior, designer pieces are a key part of the look, but Santa-Cruz says there is still

a whimsical, playful element that ensures the interior is not too serious.

“We had a lot of fun putting together items from different periods that would work with the contemporary classic theme,” he says. “For example, the bedroom features red chairs that are reminiscent of Biedermeier chairs, which is a nod to one of the owners’ German background. The bed

itself is covered in shagreen – inspired by ’30s interiors. And the wallpaper behind the bed, from the Ralph Lauren Home Collection, has the look of aged leather. We added leopardfabric pillows and an iron and glass side table with legs that resemble branches. This is by Bill Sofield.”

In the bathroom the look is more subdued. There are two separate vanities, a separate

Above and far left: Matching cubicles with glass walls – for the shower and toilet room – bookend the bathroom. The shower has Carrara marble walls, and a simple, sleek Boffi fixture.

Left: Wall-mounted taps reinforce the clean, uncluttered look of the space.

The mirrors stand proud of the wall, with indirect lighting above and below providing a soft backdrop.

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Renovating architect: David M Knudson Interior designer: Nestor Santa-Cruz IIDA with architect Pedro Aguirre (Washington, DC) Bathtub: Boffi Swim Vanities and basins: Boffi Universal with basins in Corian Bathroom taps: Boffi Minimal and Cut series Cabinetry: Boffi Ebony in bathroom; Ikea in dressing room Shower walls: Carrara marble Rugs in bathroom: Ikea Recessed ceiling lighting: Lightolier Vanity splashback: Elitis wallpaper Bedroom wallcovering: Ralph Lauren Home Collection Flooring: Walnut in bathroom; oak in bedroom Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel

Above right: A dressing room runs parallel to the bathroom, and can be entered from either end.

Facing page: Glossy black doors on the closet cabinets bounce light around the dressing room. The Austrian chandelier was formerly in the dining room, which was also addressed during the whole-house renovation.

toilet room and shower, and a parallel dressing room.

Boffi Corian integrated basins are teamed with white lacquered cabinets, and Boffi Minimal wall-mounted taps.

Additional storage is provided by wall-hung Boffi Ebony wood veneer cabinets and an antique Korean wedding chest sourced by Santa-Cruz.

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handles on the cabinets keep the look sleek and uncluttered.

“We introduced indirect lighting above and below the mirrors, which stand out from the wall – there is also a strip of light within the mirror.”

The adjoining dressing room features Ikea glossy black cabinet doors framed in aluminium, with an Austrian chandelier adding a fun touch of glamour.

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Centre of attention Ideally positioned in a reshaped robe space, this bathroom gives the showers, vanity and bath each their own sculptural setting Above: Concrete-look porcelain floor and wall tiles set the scene for this bathroom by designer Davinia Sutton. The floor is in Miscela Sabbiam, a porcelain tile that takes its aesthetic cues from the industrial cement found on factory floors. The custom American white oak vanity was designed by Sutton.

Facing page: A rain showerhead is tucked up high into an existing roof space. The double-shower area is the central focus of the bathroom.

Most often, space is borrowed and begged to enhance the function and look of a repurposed room – however, the opposite can apply.

For this bathroom, designers Davinia Sutton and Sam Lawrence actually shaved space off the available volume of an existing under-roof, sloping-wall robe area by adding in vertical side walls. These reshaped the room, carving out purpose-fit alcoves for the freestanding bath, showers, and vanity areas.

“We wanted to capture and complement the master bedroom wing with a sensual bathroom experience. It was important for the design to

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have clean, sculptural lines, textured finishes, and simple fittings and fixtures,” says Sutton.

The dual walk-in shower space takes centre stage while in one side alcove twin vanity bowls sit on a custom piece of furniture. This vanity, together with the mirror cabinet, provides ample storage, keeping the room uncluttered.

The space opposite showcases the bath. This has a timber element rebated into the rustic tile wall, resembling a bespoke piece of furniture.

“The palette is simple while texture brings warmth and personality. The play on form and finish creates a sense of luxury,” says Lawrence.

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Designer: Davinia Sutton and Sam Lawrence, Detail by Davinia Sutton Cabinetry: American white oak with Black Bean Ameron Joinery: Murray Hewitt Joinery Handles: Recessed finger pull Tapware: Vanity, Paini Cox wallmounted spout and mixer in chrome; bath, Progetto Tube floor-mounted spout Shower: Hansgrohe Raindance Unica slide shower and Raindance Air ceilingmounted rain shower, chrome finish; shower and bath mixer, Paini Cox Vanity basin: Progetto Teorema vessel Bath: Progetto Ava stone freestanding bath Toilet: Catalano Sfera, in-wall cistern Heated towel rails: DCS Vega, chrome Lighting: Lume Lighting Accessories: Ina Touch, chrome Ceiling diffuser: Bex Plaque Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Stephen Goodenough more images 47919 at trendsideas.com more by this designer sutton at trendsideas.com search freestanding tub at trendsideas.com

Previous pages and this page: The side walls of the bathroom are finished in a similar tile to the floor – Composto Sabbia is a field tile that reproduces the patina typical of worn natural stone. The bath niche insert and vanity are in a Prime Art American Oak veneer. While the shower cubicle is slotted into an existing dormer, another dormer was created directly across the house, in the master bedroom.

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Well rounded This contemporary bathroom combines industrial chic with a softer sensibility

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Refined meets edgy might not sound a winning combination for a young person’s bathing space, but in the right designer’s hands the result can tell a different story.

The client wanted just this balance, for this chic children’s bathroom by designer Rachel Barnes. In addition, the design was to use the best quality finishes, fittings and materials, Barnes says.

“The leading look is industrial – with a contemporary pipe showerhead, a chunky red mixer, clean-lined raised mirrors with integrated linear lights, concrete wall tiles

and Belgian bluestone floor tiles.”

However, these elements are balanced by the honed marble benchtop and vanity in warm solid oak. The long vanity, with rounded sink, combines softness and convenience, making the space welcoming.

A simple, generous heated towel rail system furthers the industrial slant and at the same time adds to the pampering feel.

Underfloor heating, ventilation and a fan heater add to the sense of comfort.

The bathroom offers an easy balance of strong lines and curvaceous elements.

Designer Rachel Barnes, Ingrid Geldof Design Vanity: Solid oak Benchtop: Honed marble Walls: Malta Grey tile Floors: Belgian bluestone Shower with red handle mixer, basin spout and mixer: Boffi Pipe Heated towel rail system: DCS Scarpa Shower stall: Glass

Facing page: Industrial meets soft curves in these detail elements – small but significant features in this children’s bathroom by designer Rachel Barnes.

Above: The benchtop offers plenty of usable space, while the stall has two showers, one in picture.

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Secret agenda When eventually discovered, this powder room envelops the occupant in a cocoon of smooth, cool surfaces and warm counterpoints A multi-purpose room may not always suit an obvious connection to an attached bathroom.

One solution? Hide it away in the woodwork.

This bathroom or powder room is adjacent to a space whose function may change over time.

Designer Joe Chindarsi decided to err on the side of discretion, asking his cabinet maker to create a pivot door for the bathroom that would blend with the adjacent cabinets. Only a custom folded brass handle, designed by Chindarsi, provides a clue as to the bathroom’s existence – and even that doesn’t look like a handle.

Inside, the bathroom is finished entirely in

polished cement, providing the occupant with a comforting, cocooned effect, says Chindarsi.

“The clean-lined timber sink hangs off the wall as a sculptural element. This offers a warm, textural contrast to the concrete floor and walls, and also to a black honed granite blade wall that separates the shower from the toilet.”

Brass mosaics line the back of the shower and this metal is seen again on the basin mixer and spout, as well as on the long entry handle.

In the washbasin area, a Tasmanian blackwood niche echoes the form of the basin. The internally lit cubbyhole is used as a display case.

Facing page: This discreet bathroom by designer Joe Chindarsi is walled and floored in textural polished concrete. The cement and a black granite blade privacy wall are contrasted with the warmth of a wooden wall sink, brass fittings, and a micro-etched brass pendant.

Above: This multi-use room provides little visual clue to the bathroom attached to it. A long, linear handle in rolled brass designed by Chindarsi, operates the quiet pivot entry door.

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Architect: Joe Chindarsi, Chindarsi Architects Basin: Agape Cube by Artedomus Taps and shower fittings: Astra Walker Icon by Sea of White Toilet: Axa Uno from Reece Bathrooms Toilet actuator plate: Geberit Sigma 50, with smoked reflective finish, from Sea of White Accessories: Strap by Roger Seller Flooring: Black granite, flamed and brushed, from Granite and Stone Warehouse; Ardex Pandomo Loft concrete finish Wallcoverings: Allduro Uno Griggio polished plaster from Concrete Mode Tiles: Black granite, honed, from Granite and Stone Warehouse; Brass Deco mosaics from Alloy Design Lighting: LED strip lighting from Lighting Options Australia; Brightgreen W200 Cube LED wall light, and Tom Dixon Cell tall pendant from Mondoluce Ventilation: Fantech Inline System Hot water systems: Chromagen gasboosted solar system

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Right: A wall niche in Tasmanian blackwood is in a similar shape to the bathroom’s wall-hung wood washbasin, almost as though the basin has simply been removed from the wall. The back-lit niche is used to display the owner’s collection of vintage Japanese kokeshi dolls. The ceiling above the sink rakes up to a high-level window which adds to the diffuse light from the brass pendant.

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Pampering air High-end fixtures, exotic marble, a designer chandelier and sculptural tub – this ensuite in the Presidential Suite of Sunrise Kempinski Hotel offers a luxurious retreat

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Together with all the refined finishes, a hotel ensuite’s most coveted feature is sheer space.

The presidential suite in the Sunrise Kempinski Hotel echoes the sense of chic drama seen throughout the hotel.

The grand master bedroom is understated but set off with modern flair and furnishings.

The huge bed surround, for example, is a nod to the framing seen in the hotel’s public spaces.

The developers expressed the need for designing oneoff spaces to reflect the hotel’s exotic island setting, says Giana DiLeonardo, partner in interior design firm DiLeonardo.

The grandeur of the ensuite is led by the exotic cove ceiling, lined in brushed gold metal panels. A modern chandelier adds to the bathroom’s air of glamour, as do the three different marbles used in the design.

“Continuing the framing motif, golden marble frames the grand window views here.

Similarly, a highly figured marble stone forms an accent wall that wraps around behind the oval bath, setting off this freestanding element,” he says.

Across the bathroom, the double vanity countertops are formed in a rich crèma marble and recessed. Back-lit oversized mirrors hang directly

above. These are suspended on a brushed gold metal panel that ties back to the ceiling cove.

A custom, curved leather bench wraps around one corner of the tub, adding a relaxing landing space.

“The spectacular views enjoyed from the presidential suite are also seen from here, with the glistening lake nearby and the mountains rising on the horizon,” DiLeonardo says.

Above: The presidential suite in the Sunrise Kempinski Hotel in Beijing features exotic materials, spectacular views and plenty of room to move.

With interior design by USAbased firm DiLeonardo, the master bedroom has modern artworks on the walls, while large-scale abstract floral-embossed carpet is inlaid into the French walnut floors. Other touches include a mirror-lined frieze around the recessed ceiling and air vents, a metallic-backed fabric paper and a silk-lined bookcase.

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Architect: Shanghai Huadu Architect Design Co Interior designer: DiLeonardo Bathroom floor and wall tiles: Marble Bathtub: Agape Tapware: Beijing Jianmao New-Tech Building Materials Co Timber flooring: Walnut Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Owen Raggett more images and a plan 47699 at trendsideas.com search hotel ensuite at trendsideas.com

Left: With many similar treatments to the bedroom, the ensuite in the presidential suite also exudes a refined, luxurious air. Three different marbles feature in the space, and the fixtures and fittings have an international air. Close to the glass facade, a small vanity table offers a handy amenity. The designer says that overall, the scale, detail and warm tones of the bathroom create a peaceful sanctuary that complements the lake view below.

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Fresh faced Summer’s here and design change is in the air – these clean, crisp product options will breath life into your bathing space

Inspiration central From nationwide showrooms to expert help and a new 2016 Bathroom Book, Mico Bathrooms has everything you need for your project Preceding pages: Light, breezy and packed with functionality, this bathroom includes a Bianco freestanding bath and Edge basin, Mila tapware and accessories by Adesso and a Torino floorstanding bath mixer by Raymor. All these products are available from Mico Bathrooms branches and showrooms across New Zealand.

Above: Hansgrohe’s Axor Starck Organic Basin Mixer and Kohler’s Leaf Basin make an ideal pairing.

With a wide variety of looks to choose from, designing your new bathroom or renovating an existing one takes careful planning – together with professional insights and great products.

Mico Bathrooms spacious, well-appointed showrooms and branches offer high-quality products to suit everyone’s taste and budget, says Mico general manager, Bryn Harrison.

“Our experienced, friendly showroom consultants will advise you on emerging trends, the latest technologies and, most importantly, talk you through your personal design requirements and the products best suited to your project.”

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The company’s new Bathroom Book 2016 is available at all showrooms or is downloadable from the Mico Bathrooms website. The book reflects on everything from material trends to showerhead options. Here are some trends highlighted in the free 100+ page booklet.

For surfaces, timber and veneer go from strength to strength, with timber-look tiles now seen on floors and walls in the shower and often carried right through to the rest of the bathroom.

There are many options, from dark walnuts and chestnuts to fresh-look textured pale timbers.

And stone looks to be another key feature

in 2016 bathrooms. Natural, coloured, textured and engineered stone are a few of the choices.

Metals like rose gold, copper, pewter and brassware continue to be hot favourites and the metallic look can be found not only in hardware but also in tiles, fabrics, wallpapers and paints.

The popular use of glass and the growing choice of incorporating a living wall into a bathroom are also covered.

Colour, texture and a sense of harmony are all addressed in the valuable reference tool.

The colour blue is enjoying continued popularity, together with chocolate browns, plum, soft

Above: Wood is an increasingly popular look in today’s bathrooms and is an ideal complement to a living wall. Products featured in this light, airy setting include the Brighton slide shower, Cambridge vanity and tapware, as well as the Broadway bath spout and Atlanta accessories, all by Raymor. The Edge wall-faced toilet suite by Adesso also features.

Left: Making a splash – Hansgrohe’s sculptural Axor Citterio E tapware sets off this clean-lined bathtub.

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greens and pale pinks for a subtle look. Use limed greens, yellows or inky purples for punch.

And it makes sense that the Bathroom Book 2016 is also chock-full of example scenarios, product information, and tips on laying out your bathroom. There are insights on vanity types, tap selections, shower stalls – plus the sometimes tricky area of general and task lighting.

“The Bathroom Book 2016 is an all-round ally in the quest for the perfect bathroom space,” says Harrison. “The many products offered by Mico are clearly set out with model options, specifications, pricing – basically everything

you need to know is found between its covers.”

Global designer brands represented include Raymor, Kohler, Adesso, Paffoni and Hansgrohe.

Mico Bathrooms is more than a resource for homeowners. Its 90 branches nationwide are also used by trade to source high-end products.

For more details or your nearest showroom, contact Mico Bathrooms, phone 0800 844 448.

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Facing page: Standing solution – a freestanding Bianco bathtub by Adesso is accompanied by a Torino Bath Filler by Raymor in this design.

Above left: The Syncro Plus Shower Column in Chrome by Paffoni features on the front cover of the Bathroom Book 2016.

Above: Puravida tapware is just one of many showcased Hansgrohe products.

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The TIDAs start within a country, with awards programmes organised by Trends or by professional organisations.

We’re pleased to announce two of our winners here.

John Mills Architects is the winner of the category, TIDA New Zealand Architect-designed Renovation.

Archer + Wright is the winner of the category, TIDA Australian Architect-designed Renovation.

Both homes scored very highly against the judging criteria, which considered ways the design met the client brief, quality of the design response, functionality, and aesthetics.

These homes now progress to join other category winners in the international awards section, with the supreme winners to be announced in March 2016.

Trends and TIDA congratulate John Mills Architects and Archer + Wright for their winning designs and look forward to seeing how they progress in the next stage of the TIDA programme.

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Out of the past This comprehensive makeover has banished the dark and compartmentalised, creating instead a modern spacious home with links to its heritage past Terraced houses are famously long, narrow spaces with small, dark rooms, poor ventilation, and a general absence of natural light. The trick is countering all these shortcomings while still retaining a sense of the home’s historic past.

For this project, the owners asked architect Richard Archer of Archer + Wright to reinvent their historic, facade-protected terrace house as a contemporary, light-filled entertainer’s home.

“The front facade was completely reinstated with a closed-over upstairs balcony restored, the downstairs railings, stonework and windows refinished, and it all given a more modern,

monochromatic colour scheme – a taste of the transformed, contemporary interiors to come.”

Inside, the two-level house was completely gutted with only the staircase retained. The clutter of internal walls and small rooms was swept away and the ground floor bedrooms removed.

“In their place, we created a long, open-plan space with rooms flowing one into the next.

Floating wide-plank engineered floors run the length of this level, accentuating its openness.”

Much needed natural light was brought into the interior in several ways – including via an internal courtyard opposite the new kitchen.

Preceding pages and above left: Black living room walls, stained oak floors and mirror panels contrast a generally white decor in this dramatically reworked terrace house by architecture firm Archer + Wright.

Facing page: The original facade was completely restored, though with more contemporary paint tones.

Plan: Long and narrow, the terrace house was a challenge in terms of light penetration and spacial flow.

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Preceding pages: Detailing on the stair bannister is complemented by new fine detailing on the skirting and architraves. Contemporary-meetsclassic inverted wall panelling covers feature walls.

Above: A new kitchen and open-air central courtyard are at the heart of the home, which is as much about family life as frequent entertaining.

The courtyard floods natural light into what would otherwise be the darkest point of the interior.

Natural light was also accentuated by the use of large mirror panels in the formal living area and dining area. The mirror panels bounce light through the interior and give the impression of greater space. Large artworks are suspended in front of the expansive reflective surfaces, making the mirrors less confrontational. An operable skylight brings light into the rear family room.

The panel format is continued on the walls but, in a reverse play on old-world panelling, the framing is inset rather than proud of the wall. The client wanted the rooms to be modern with touches of more classic elements – and the

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inverted panel format addresses both styles.

While the staircase bannister is original, elsewhere new ‘old’ detailing has been added.

“Even though the spaces are open-plan, porticos and frames are strategically set to screen out utilitarian elements and to create a sense of movement between rooms,” says Archer. “For example, the central dining room isn’t completely in your face from the main living area.”

Similarly, the door into the kitchen from the dining area is strategically placed to allow an uninterrupted view through the interior. However, its placement also screens out the mess of

the benchtop spaces at the rear. Large sliders open the kitchen up to the courtyard and an operable awning brings shelter from the sun.

The dynamic rhythm of the run of rooms is heightened by ceiling coves in the formal living room, dining room, and family room, which lies beyond the kitchen. And the generally white walls are contrasted by dark tones in the formal living area, subtly demarcating areas of use.

Upstairs, the rooms were also reinvented to allow for more bedrooms and bathrooms. A fifth bedroom is tucked in under a sculpted dormer, whose exaggerated form reaches to the roof line.

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Above: A vista runs through it – from the rear family room you can look right through the interior to the formal front room. The skylight in the family room lines up with the edge of the courtyard in the kitchen beyond, making a visual connection.

Left: Lights always on during the day – the original kitchen and breakfast area was starved of space and light.

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Architect: Richard Archer, Kevin Lee Archer + Wright Builder: JMC Builders/Developers Interior designer and kitchen designer: Archer + Wright Kitchen manufacturer: SJV Joinery Cladding: Brick render Roof: Colorbond Window/door joinery: Timber-framed windows and doors Main flooring: Stained engineered plank floors, one part Black Japan, one part Walnut Tiles: Earp Brothers Wallcoverings: MDF painted panels, mirror panelling Paint: Dulux Heating: Jetmaster Fireplace; air conditioning; underfloor heating in bathrooms Control systems: CCTV and alarm Furniture: Poliform and client’s own selection Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) – New Home Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Luc Remond see more images 47747 at trendsideas.com search townhouse at trendsideas.com

Above: The city residence now has three and a half bathrooms, all finished in contemporary style.

Right: A soaring dormer creates a sculptural study space in the new fifth bedroom tucked up in the reworked attic. The same detailing is seen on the home’s upper floors as the ground level but while the ground level has wood floors, the upstairs is carpeted for warmth.

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Let there be light This makeover is more like a brand new build – a floating stair forms a sculptural circulation spine and lightwell for the expanded home

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It’s always a balancing act for a renovation, creating an open, modern home that at the same time evokes the character of the original design.

The brief for this project was to reinvent a one-level-plus residence on a sloping site into a spacious three-level home with nods to the past.

Architect John Mills says the owners wanted a floor for their daughters and a master bedroom suite for themselves that connected to the sloping backyard rising steeply behind.

“The original period interior was a typically claustrophobic arrangement of a corridor and small rooms. This was virtually gutted, with the

basement dug out to incorporate a new lower bedroom level. Prior to the renovation, a spiral staircase had accessed a single top floor room which has now been expanded as a complete level, incorporating a study and master suite.

“Heritage rules required that the existing street elevation was retained. However, new contemporary fretwork complements the classic painted weatherboard and at the same time hints at the modernity of the reworked interior,” says Mills.

The front door opens into the central living floor that separates the two bedroom levels.

Preceding pages: This renovation by architect John Mills retains the classic looks of the original exterior.

The only visible exterior reference to a transformed interior are a new roof peak and a modern fretwork design.

Above left: Flooded with sun, the lounge has a dark wall tone. The raised ceiling echoes the roofline.

Top and above: A Pacifica floral motif is continued from the existing island to the new custom kitchen cabinetry.

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Architect: John Mills, James Warren, John Mills Architects Interior designer: John Mills Architects Builder: Overton Associates Resource consent planning: .

Urban Perspectives Kitchen designer: John Mills Architects and John Calvert Kitchen manufacturer: John Calvert Cladding: Rusticated weatherboards Roof: Colorsteel Window/door joinery: Wood, custom, from The Joinery Shop Flooring: Solid oak, stained; carpet Vanity: Bramco Tiles: Jacobsens Paint: Resene Heating: Radiant heating radiators Lighting: Inlite Curtains: Curtainworx Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) – New Zealand Renovation Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Paul McCredie see more images 47746 at trendsideas.com

Preceding pages: The floating stair is flooded with light from two new skylights above. Much of the design was created in close collaboration with the owners, including the choice of wall tones. The master bedroom opens to a rear courtyard.

Above: As another link to the home’s past, the master bathroom has cabinetry in jarrah hardwood – reclaimed from the original flooring.

This frosted window also has an etched artwork by the architect.

This floor is now completely open-plan and centres around a new floating, open riser staircase which is the first thing you see from the front door. The stair is a work of art in its own right and the vertical circulation path in the design.

The roof peak over the stair landing on the top floor includes two large skylights which flood light down the staircase. A three-level sandblasted glazed window directly behind the staircase brings in additional natural light. This features etchings created by John Mills.

On the public living floor, the living room and lounge are at the front of the home, taking

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in views of the city. A raised ceiling directly over the living area echoes the roofline above – a reminder of the home’s character lines. The new kitchen design incorporates an existing island, expanding on its classic Pacifica motif.

The kitchen has been moved to the rear with a cosy family space alongside. A pocket slider can section off the front rooms from the stairwell and kitchen, providing privacy between.

The expanded top floor incorporates the master suite, study and laundry. The rear of this floor provides access to the original backyard space, another request of the owners.

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You set the tone This executive-meets-family home is shaped by the tastes and needs of the owners combined with the design and build know-how of the team at Fowler Homes Auckland South Above: Not a cookie cutter in sight – this home was specifically shaped to meet its owners’ tastes, from the Linea weatherboard and brick cladding right down to the snug carpet in the large, two-car garage.

The expansive, two-storey house has four bedrooms plus study, three living areas, and three bathrooms.

It was designed and constructed by Fowler Homes Auckland South.

Before you consider your roof style or your cladding, it pays to take the time to choose your design and build company very carefully. The right firm will have the expertise that brings start-to-finish peace of mind for your project.

However, it will also need to have another key skill from the outset – listening carefully to you.

Fowler Homes Auckland South does exactly this, says company director Bret Robinson.

“We worked closely with the owners of this executive and family home from the beginning.

We bring the professional skill set, but it’s their personal tastes that set the overall tone.”

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First impressions count and, from the street, the house is a show-stopper. A mix of brickwork and low-upkeep Linea weatherboard results in dramatic curb appeal, while a tile roof completes the picture of an attractive, solidly built home.

Entering the front door, guests are greeted by a soaring 2.7m high living area with two steps leading to a main living and kitchen area.

“The engineered wood floor is warm and welcoming while the green of the kitchen’s back-painted glass splashback catches the eye.

This is a favourite colour of the owners.”

Also the request of the owners, one bedroom

with bathroom is located at ground level to the rear – a private spot for the family’s parents.

A feature stair with glass balustrade leads up to the master bedroom, the two generous children’s bedrooms and the third living area.

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Top and above: From clear glass balustrades to back-painted glass splashback, this expansive living, dining and kitchen space has a modern, practical air. The custom green splashback is matched by lowupkeep engineered stone benchtops.

Fixtures in the home are all specified to the highest standard.

Left: The third living room is upstairs.

All public and private spaces in the home are light-filled and welcoming.

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Personal touch Offering privacy and sunny, sheltered outdoor spaces, this new home by Fowler Homes also responds directly to the owners’ likes and loves

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A new home is an important investment but it should also be a personal reflection of what you hold dear. The first step along the road to your ‘own’ home is finding the right house company.

Fowler Homes Christchurch goes out of its way to include all the small individual touches that make a house a pleasure to come home to, says managing director Ivan Stanicich.

“This house was a repeat build for the client who is also a subcontractor for Fowler Homes.

The customised design reflects the owner’s own trade speciality with beautiful tiling featuring in several areas – from the crafted surround on

the two-sided fireplace between the living room and family room, to the designer splashback and master bath with its elegant, veined tilework.

“Being surrounded by what you care about is a must and the first thing we do with a new client is ask questions and then listen carefully,” says Stanicich. “The result may be a house with a roof that screens out the sound of rain, or else celebrates the patter of raindrops – whatever the client likes best goes into their design.

It’s responding to the one-off preferences that ensure the client loves their new home and, as with this owner, brings us return business.”

The four bedroom plus study home includes complete separation between the master suite and living spaces and two sunny, private outdoor social areas to the side and rear. Grooveless sliders seamlessly connect indoors with outdoors.

For details, contact Fowler Homes Christchurch, 506 Blenheim Rd, Christchurch, phone (03) 3100 493. Email: ivan@fowlerhomes.co.nz.

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Above left: Home at last – this solid, low-maintenance, carefully detailed house is shaped by the owners’ own tastes and the experience of the team at Fowler Homes Christchurch.

Top, middle and above: A two-sided fireplace, serene kitchen splashback and high-end master bathroom walls all feature crafted tilework. As well as addressing individual details, the design ticks all the expected boxes for a well-built, modern family home.

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Lifestyle plus Ease of living and low maintenance materials come together in this contemporary, airy design by Fowler Homes Manawatu

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Life is for living, not maintaining surfaces or always cleaning up. The right house design will be low-upkeep to let you get on with the fun stuff like entertaining and summer barbecues.

This entertainer’s home is designed to relax in and let the good times roll, says the director of Fowler Homes Manawatu Shane Walker.

“The house has a hassle-free monopitch roof matched with the resilient glamour of the Rockcote EPS system and clean Linea weatherboard.

“Aesthetically it has a real wow factor. The woodgrain aluminium front door opens to an attractive tiled entrance. From here, guests take

in the first of several feature walls, guiding the way to the open-plan living areas,” Walker says.

A focus of the modern, four-bedroom house is the large 60m2 outdoor living area, floored in coloured concrete. This is accessed directly from the dining area, family rooms and master suite.

Drop-down screens and a wall-hung gas heater protect the all-weather space from the elements.

In party mode, hors d’oeuvres and bubbles are served directly from the designer kitchen out through bifold windows to guests. Post-party clean-up is a breeze, too, with easy-care granite benchtops, generous storage and a large scullery.

“This home is all about lifestyle. The master bedroom’s dressing room links to the ensuite, the bathroom has wipe-clean, dado-high tiles and the insulated double garage is carpeted.”

For further details, contact Fowler Homes Manawatu, 661A Tremaine Ave, Palmerston North, phone (06) 355 5279, mobile 027 474 6131.

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Above left: An all-weather outdoor space is a social hub of this practical home by Fowler Homes Manawatu.

Top: The house features low-upkeep yet high-profile cladding and roofing.

Middle and above: Party, party – the open-air living space connects directly to the living, dining and kitchen areas. Landscaped gardens offer an attractive backdrop for the sheltered, welcoming environment.

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Winning skill set TIDA award-winner CAAHT Studio Architects excels in residential work, boutique commercial jobs and heritage projects Taking the top award in the architectdesigned New Zealand master suite category of the Trends International Design Awards is no mean feat. However, the winner’s expertise goes far beyond that.

CAAHT Studio Architects is a registered architecture firm offering full design, documentation and contract administration services, says director Chris Holmes.

“Specialising in high-end residential design and boutique commercial fit-outs, we take care of a project from initiation to completion. Our work also extends to a variety of heritage building projects.”

The company prides itself on listening carefully to a client brief and responding with intelligent design solutions tailored to specific needs, the budget and the site.

“We love to work collaboratively with our clients and the wider consultant team to achieve best outcomes for each project.”

CAAHT Studio Architects favours a clean design aesthetic, with warmth introduced through material selection.

“We’re a dedicated team striving to achieve high quality outcomes on even the smallest projects,” Holmes says.

For further details, contact CAAHT Studio Architects, Level 3, Old Sofrana House, 18 Customs St East, Britomart, Auckland 1010. Phone: (09) 307 6600.

Email: info@caahtstudio.com. Or visit the website: www.caahtstudio.com save & share 47671 at trendsideas.com This page: CAAHT Studio Architects works well in a variety of disciplines. Pictured from top are a minimalist sleepout at Te Arai; Herne Bay villa alterations; and a commercial interior fit-out in the Old South British Building in Central Auckland.

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Ten out of ten Designed by Bob Burnett Architecture, this sustainable home won the first ever Ten Star Homestar build rating – everything from the glazing and windows to the wood finish played a part Above: Planet friendly – this home features a plethora of green features including PV solar electric, a hot water heat pump, efficient lighting and electrical design, well-above standard floor, wall and ceiling insulation, a power management unit, automated moisture extraction and a grey water system. In addition, Low E Xcel double glazing units were supplied for the project by Metro Performance Glass.

The first ten out of ten Homestar-rated house in Christchurch, in the South Island, in fact in the whole country – this ground-breaking claim to fame goes to the contemporary two-storey house by Bob Burnett Architecture featured here.

Every factor was addressed to take the house over the history-making, ten-star line.

These included energy use, waste disposal, ventilation, health and occupant comfort.

Naturally, with any home design, the right glazing has a huge effect on warmth, comfort and overall energy efficiency. However, when the home in question is this spectacularly rated,

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the glazing and related elements have to be at the ‘next level’, says Mike Stanford, for Metro Performance Glass, the company that supplied the glazing solution for the greener-than-green residence.

“Double glazing has far greater insulating benefits when combined with Argon gas, Low E glass and thermal spacing. We offer all these together with our Low E Xcel unit – and that was the ideal solution here,” says Stanford.

Argon is a naturally occurring inert gas. By trapping a measured amount of Argon between the panes of glass and sealing it in, the insulating

performance of double glazing soars. Because the gas is denser than air, it acts as a much more effective barrier to heat loss and absorption in the home. In fact, argon increases a home’s thermal performance by up to 15%.

For its part, Low E glass reflects long wave radiation – keeping the heat inside during cold winter days while ensuring the interiors are cool in summer. Thermal breaks add to this, avoiding heat transfer through the build envelope.

“By using our Low E Xcel unit, Bob Burnett was able to achieve the highest possible insulation performance for the double glazing.”

Above: Benefits of the high-tech glazing solution on the interior were maximised by generous-sized windows with the maximum number north-facing.

Left: The high-spec green house also offers all the typical advantages required of a family home, such as an easy indoor-outdoor flow. The fully insulated glazing was vital given the amount of glass in the bi-fold doors.

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Top: Window and door joinery was supplied by NK Windows. Window frames were fixed directly to the building frame with no reveals, just gib returns and a timber sill.

This provides a strong finishing detail, typical of a European home.

A Basalt Grey foil exterior profile complements the home’s cladding.

Above left and right: The architect specified one of NK Windows’ coloured profiles with an Ivory base colour on the interior.

NK Windows supplied the exterior uPVC window and door joinery to frame the glazing, says director of NK Windows Martin Ball.

“Our brief from the architect was to provide a high performance thermally efficient window and door solution, that would accommodate the high spec glass. We had to take particular care with the low-threshold sills on the main doors.”

The low-threshold door sills were needed to help gain safe-living Lifemark status, and NK Windows worked closely with the builder and architect to achieve this. The other challenge was the architect’s request to have the windows

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positioned in the centre of the framing in order to achieve better thermal performance.

“This required us developing a customised flashing solution for the residence,” says Ball.

NK Windows used its 5-chamber EuroFutur profile from the Profine Group in Germany for the sustainable house project.

“In addition, the quest for thermal efficiency meant the windows are all inwards-opening and tilt-and-turn,” says Ball. “This product offers superior security, with multiple locking points on the sashes, and also allows for a secure ventilation option, vital to the design.”

Architect: Bob Burnett Architecture, 11 Church Square, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand, phone 0800 002 674, email: bob@bbarc.com, web: www.bbarc.co.nz Glazing: Metro Performance Glass, phone (03) 348 4184, 700 Halswell Junction Rd, Hornby, Christchurch, 8025, phone (09) 927 3000, email: chch@metroglass.co.nz, website: www.metroglasstech.co.nz Windows: NK Windows, showroom, 8 Anchorage Rd, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, phone (03) 344 3126, Email: info@nkwindows.co.nz, website: www.nkwindows.co.nz Cladding finish: Dryden Distribution, 15a Piermark Drive, Rosedale, Albany, Auckland 0632, phone 0800 379 336, email: info@dryden.co.nz, website: www.dryden.co.nz save & share 47758 at trendsideas.com

Longevity, durability and sheer good looks are all part of the Homestar-rated home’s appeal.

The contemporary two-tone house is clad in black aluminium – which acts as a solar collector by warm air being drawn from the cladding cavity – and in contrasting pale larch wood.

The natural tones and grain of the wood are enhanced by the architect’s choice of Dryden WoodMaster Wood stain in Dune, a pale blond colour, says Jon Pearson, director of Dryden Distribution, the New Zealand company that developed the advanced, environment-friendly finish.

“This product extends the service life of the timber and enhances its finish,” says Pearson.

“The Dryden WoodMaster Wood coating penetrates, protects, and enhances the wood cladding naturally. As well as extending the life of this home’s exterior, it allows it to weather naturally, while the colour tint optimises the alluring warm, blond tone of the larch wood.”

Advantages of the penetrative WoodMaster Wood coating include a uniform, high quality, flat finish, depth and clarity of tone. It also offers rapid drying – saving both time and labour costs – another plus for the energy-friendly residence.

Above left: Black and blond – black aluminium contrasts the warm tones of natural larch wood cladding.

The latter is finished in a Dryden Woodmaster Wood coating in Dune, a pale blond colour. The finish adds to the rich allure of the wood and also helps protect it from the elements. All colours are intermixable and, if a non-standard colour is required, a customised architectural colour design is available.

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Stand by me The owners wanted a high-profile, low-upkeep exterior for their new Stonewood home – Palliside’s weatherboard system delivered

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Building on a hill obviously comes with its advantages. However, together with dramatic views, the raised elevation can bring increased exposure to New Zealand’s variable weather.

This semi-rural house, designed and built by Stonewood Homes Wanganui, is positioned in a high, exposed wind zone. The contemporary exterior features a plaster finish matched with the Palliside weatherboard system and classic stonework on the entry surround and pillar – all creating a modern yet natural look for the home.

Director of Stonewood Homes Wanganui Anthony O’Leary says Palliside was an ideal

choice for the picturesque but exposed setting.

“Besides its clean shadow lines – created by the traditional weatherboard profile – that complement the plaster and stone, the system is also extremely durable and easy to maintain. This product wasn’t the specific choice of my clients, but when I pointed out its resistance to rain and wind, extremely long life and 25-year guarantee they were keen – and have never looked back.”

Yusuf Yaseen, spokesperson for Dynex, the company that manufactures Palliside specifically to handle New Zealand’s extreme weather, says the long 8m runs of Palliside avoided the

need for joins and further enhance its appeal.

For further information, contact Stonewood Homes Wanganui, phone (06) 343 5007, email: wanganui@stonewood.co.nz, or go to the web: www.stonewood.co.nz For more on the Palliside cladding system, contact Dynex Extrusions, phone: 0800 4 DYNEX (439 639), email: pallisideinfo@ dynex.co.nz, or visit the website: www.palliside.co.nz. save & share 47484 at trendsideas.com

These pages: The exterior of this four-bedroom family residence designed and built by Stonewood Homes Wanganui features plaster, natural stone, and the clean look of the Palliside weatherboard system.

Low-upkeep Palliside cladding never needs painting and keeps its good looks for decades. The modern house has a raked ceiling for a light, airy feel and an entertainer’s kitchen with a solid granite benchtop. Stonewood Homes Wanganui won the House of the Year Award in 2014.

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Serene appeal This design by Templer Interiors has a refined, welcoming air – the finishes are by Resene Cabinetry styles, room layouts, fixtures all make a difference, but the right colours can really bring an interior design to life.

For this project, by Susan Templer, the wife wanted an all white kitchen while the husband preferred some colour.

“Taking cues from the clients’ colour choices in accessories and soft furnishings, I knew Resene Robin Egg Blue would be a winner for the dining room cabinetry,” says Templer. “It’s bright and fresh but subtle enough to enhance rather than compete with Resene Lustacryl in Resene Quarter Black White on the kitchen cabinets. And also it marries beautifully with the brown tile floors.

“We painted the walls around the white kitchen cabinets the same colour as the dining room cabinetry. Looking through the dining room, the kitchen becomes the backdrop and the colours relate back to each other.”

For the dining room walls SpaceCote Low Sheen Thorndon Cream is used as a transitional colour, a warmer tone than the stark white kitchen cabinetry and a good backdrop to art and collectibles.

The ceilings are in Resene Ceiling Paint Black White while the skirting, architraves, and scotias are all finished in Resene Lustacryl Quarter Black White.

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Character strengths A detailed remodel transforms a pedestrian home into a Craftsman-style cottage Above: The renovation of this house by architect Jim Rill of Rill Architects has transformed an unexceptional brick residence into a Craftsmanstyle cottage. The newly introduced deep front porch provides an easy indoor-outdoor flow and is a typical inclusion for the American Arts and Crafts architectural style. It also helps break up the mass of the home visually.

Not every project starts with a grand vision.

Sometimes it can be something as insignificant as an appealing angle on an existing home that becomes a catalyst for a complete style revamp.

Such was the inspiration for this renovation.

A shallow roof incline on the original house led architect Jim Rill and the owners to choose a Craftsman aesthetic indoors and out.

Low-pitched rooflines are a typical feature of American Arts and Crafts cottages, and the bones of the home suited this style, says Rill.

As a result, the exterior features a wealth of appropriate architectural detailing, including

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tapering square columns, exposed rafters, roof overhangs, split top sashes and a dark palette of natural colors with bright window insets. “In other moves, we painted the red bricks so the revision would not look colonial, and finished the new upper level facades in complementary materials. The old shutters were replaced with new versions, and a trellis adds interest over the garage,� says Rill.

In terms of structural changes, the house now has a deep front porch, with a doubleheight family room and kitchen added to the rear. The new master suite is upstairs.

Before

Above and left: Originally, the house was comprised of two building forms. The second floor was built above the smaller of these, with extended roof forms reconciling the old and new. Yellow window frames are in keeping with the architectural style, as are the dark wall tones.

Far left: A rich-toned cedar porch ceiling is one of many links to the natural environment. Tapered square columns are an appropriate Craftsman-like detail.

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Above: The reconfigured entry opens to the dining room, which was originally the living room. A stairway to the second floor also leads off this central connecting space. Broad entablatures, strong, simple crown mouldings and dark wall tones are all part of the new look. Original wood floors were retained and continued in a wider plank format in the new family room.

Rill says a major benefit of the renovation is the approachable scale of the house, and the way it now opens up to its surroundings. The low massing, facade detail and wide front porch keep the house in proportion to other homes in the neighbourhood.

“Adding a floor could have made the house overbearing, especially when seen alongside its neighbours. To avoid this, the mass of the upper level is broken up by a gabled form, in keeping with the style. The ample front porch acts in a similar way, breaking up the mass of the house at street level.”

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Indoors, the rooms were reshuffled to better suit the needs of the owners and to optimise flow, natural light and connections between rooms. The entry was reworked to improve the organisation of the spaces, and this now includes a stair to the master suite. The remodelled entry leads directly into the expansive dining area that was previously the living room.

In turn, the original dining space is now a casual office beside the new kitchen.

“As one of the owners loves to cook, we created a professional-level kitchen with all the bells and whistles,” says Rill. “This opens to the

expansive family room, which has a soaring, double-height, stained-wood ceiling and stone fireplace – both typical Craftsman inclusions.”

As with the house exterior, the interiors are repainted in stronger colours – a move that required a leap of faith by the owners, says Rill.

In keeping with the shift in design style, the rooms have simpler mouldings and more panels, as well as entablatures and side casings, detailing that furthers the handcrafted appeal.

The redesign also overcomes an oppressive disconnect between the interiors and exteriors.

The front porch and the alfresco area accessed

via French doors off the family room both offer valuable new connections to the environment, blurring the line between inside and out.

“Prior to the renovation the rooms were closed off from each other,” says Rill. “They were dark, and poorly arranged. Opening visual as well as physical links to the outdoors is what really gives the home a fresh lease of life.”

“Now, with extended sightlines and wider openings, you are never far from glimpses of green trees or lawn. Connections to nature in materials, views and spaces are all part of the Craftsman design aesthetic.”

Top: A new butler’s pantry provides a convenient buffer between the dining room and the kitchen. The owners wanted to be able to close the kitchen off when entertaining.

Above: While a mix of materials is appropriate to the Craftsman style, the kitchen has a more contemporary appeal. With one owner an avid chef, the light-toned space features every modern cooking convenience.

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Architect: Jim Rill AIA, and Kay Kim, Rill Architects Kitchen designer: Nadia Subaran, Aidan Design Builder: Woodhaven Contractors Kitchen cabinetry: Brookhaven by Wood-Mode Hardware: CKP Brand Premium Series Benchtops: Classic Taj Mahal quartzite on perimeter, Cosmos granite; end-grain walnut Splashback: Glass field tile in Cotton from the Naturals Collection by Architectural Ceramics; butler’s pantry, specialty mosaic white riverstone Iridescent oval; stainless steel penny round Metal Mosaic Tiles Earthworks Series Kitchen sink: Blanco, stainless steel Faucets: Grohe Ladylux Plus and Ladylux Pro Oven: Wolf Cooktop: BlueStar range Ventilation: Vent-A-Hood Microwave: GE Refrigeration: Sub-Zero Dishwasher: KitchenAid Paints and varnishes: Benjamin Moore Lighting: Restoration Hardware; Lightology Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel images & resources 45200 at trendsideas.com see the kitchen 45199 at trendsideas.com more by this architect rill at trendsideas.com

Preceding pages and right: The double-height family room features a stained wood ceiling, natural stone fireplace and French doors opening to the alfresco living space on the rear deck. Designed in identical style to the indoor fireplace, the outdoor version shares the same chimney.

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Social centre Today’s kitchens are so much more than just a functional area of the home – they’re also a place to congregate and enjoy time with guests or family

It’s showtime!

This kitchen not only reflects its owner’s lifestyle – it also quite literally reflects its surroundings

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Designing a kitchen for a large open plan space can be very much a balancing act. On one hand you want a kitchen that has a presence all of its own, but on the other you don’t want it to dominate the rest of the interior.

For the kitchen shown here there was another factor to consider – the incredible views out to the Las Vegas strip.

It was those views that were the major attraction for owner Benson Riseman when he bought the apartment – plus that the empty shell gave him the opportunity

to customise the interior to his own liking.

“I love to entertain, so the kitchen needed to have a large island for preparation and to be a place where people could congregate and eat,” Riseman says.

“I wanted dinner preparation to be like a show, but once finished I wanted all the noise and clean-up to be out of sight.”

It was the desire to have the freedom to create something individual rather than having to adjust an existing system that led him to designers Mick De Giulio and Kathy Manzella.

One of the first things De Giulio did was to use a newly raised floor to house plumbing for the island – something the original services plan didn’t allow for.

“Because the owner entertains a lot, he needed a kitchen that didn’t look like a kitchen,” says De Giulio.

That’s partly achieved by the materials used, including the polished stainless steel on the front and sides of the island and high gloss walnut cabinetry below the cooktop.

“The stainless becomes almost a nonmaterial,” he says. “You can’t predict what

Preceding pages: Overlooking the strip in Las Vegas, the kitchen in this apartment needed to create its own strength of presence while not overdominating the interior.

Above left: Reflective surfaces such as high gloss walnut cabinetry below the cooktop and stainless steel on the island front and sides allow the kitchen to ‘melt’ into its surroundings.

Top and above: Adjacent to the kitchen is a secondary clean-up and preparation area, plus a bar with wine storage.

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Above and facing page, lower: The kitchen is designed to fit seamlessly into the large openplan living space. Owner Benson Riseman wanted the preparation of meals to be like a show but, once complete, all the clean-up and functional elements needed to be out of sight. The Frank Sinatra painting in the area behind the kitchen is

by Chicago artist Francine Turk.

Facing page top: Polished Iceberg quartzite is used for the island top and room divider. The same material is also backlit to form the splashback and the back of the display cabinet next to the kitchen.

it will do because what it reflects changes from different angles and with the time of day. But it always looks good.”

The effect is also something that appeals to the owner.

“The reflective views of the outside give the kitchen breathing room,” he says.

“It helps create a feeling of size, but without being too overwhelming.”

Meanwhile, a second kitchen tucked to the side of the ‘show’ kitchen allows some of the preparation and clean-up to be done behind the scenes.

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Architect: Rick Sellers, Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Interior designer: Nicole Sassaman, Design Life Kitchen design: Mick De Giulio and Kathy Manzella Cabinet company: de Giulio Collection, de Giulio Kitchen Design Cabinetry: de Giulio Collection in cloak gloss walnut, polished stainless steel and glass, white oak with Wren Grey finish, ebonised walnut Countertops: Polished Iceberg quartzite; brushed stainless steel Kitchen stools: Poltrona Frau Splashback: Polished Iceberg quartzite Kitchen sinks: Clean-up area – Kallista Soltiere in stainless steel; range wall – de Giulio Collection sink

in hammered polished stainless steel; island – Kallista Multiere in stainless steel Faucets: Dornbracht in polished chrome Oven: Wolf Cooktop: Wolf induction Ventilation: de Giulio Collection hood canopy in stainless steel Microwave: Panasonic Refrigeration: Sub-Zero Dishwasher: Miele Waste disposal: InSinkErator Story by Paul Taylor Photography by David Burk/Hedrich Blessing

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High country lifestyle This cosy log home features a 50s-style kitchen with modern functionality – for designer Heather Wood, Smeg Retro appliances were the perfect fit

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Nestled on the rugged slopes of Castlehill, Canterbury, this open-plan, log-built home combines rugged good looks with ease of living.

NKBA President Heather Wood CKDNZ created the home’s classic kitchen while Stewart Scott Cabinetry manufactured and installed it.

“Although the kitchen space was small, a clear brief was to design a 50s-style functional kitchen with ‘mod cons’ hidden away. The solid cabinetry was made using ply as substrate, exposing the edges, which are oiled. Imported high-pressure laminate, in a cool mint chosen by the owners, contrasts the rich-toned log walls.

To complete the look, the Smeg Retro Style Victoria Freestander oven, dishwasher and fridge were specified. These present the perfect marriage of classic looks and modern function.

For example, the 271L Retro refrigerator boasts automatic defrost, the Retro dishwasher offers a handy half load wash option and delay timer, while the versatile Retro cooker has three ovens.

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Above left and top: Designed by NKBA-member Heather Wood, this kitchen combines hand-built cabinetry by Stewart Scott Cabinetry with a cream dishwasher, oven, and refrigerator from the Smeg Retro range. The ventilation is also Smeg.

Above: Despite its rustic charm, the kitchen reflects up-to-the-minute functionality. The cabinetry has soft-close Blum mechanisms while the Smeg Retro cooker offers the advantage of three separate ovens.

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Specific appeal This kitchen is shaped to precise needs – every handle, surface and niche was a joint decision between Mastercraft Kitchens and the owners

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No two chefs are exactly the same, so why should any two kitchens be? Personal is best.

A hallmark of Mastercraft Kitchens is taking the client’s needs to heart, down to the smallest detail, but tempered by the company’s own know-how from creating thousands of kitchens.

On this project, designer Nikki Watson had to work within the constraints of a layout that dictated much of what was achievable.

“Two-piece cabinetry doors were specified as they create a strong, traditional shadowline which suited the style of the residence. Other traditional detailing used include corbels, a

grooved cornice, and a rangehood housing.”

Every element in the kitchen, great or small, is tailored to the owners’ needs. For example, one of the owners makes her own cheese so the scullery had to house equipment for this as well as a large sink for washing over-sized pots.

“As the owners love to cook, we combined a wood-burning Aga stove with a freestanding range and added a pot filler to the back wall for easy filling of large pots.”

Behind the scenes, functionality comes with Hettich Innotech soft close drawers and Kitchen King’s concealed rubbish bins in kitchen and

scullery – this kitchen is very easy to maintain.

“Other features that reflect the clients’ likes and loves include plate racks and open shelving, offering lots of places for display.”

To see inspirational display kitchens, a wide range of samples and a digital library of finished work, visit your local Mastercraft showroom.

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These pages: This multi-space kitchen was created by Mastercraft Kitchens Manawatu. The kitchen was shaped largely by the needs of its owners. Features include classic detailing to match the home and a mosaic splashback. The subtle paint colours are blue Resene Eskimo and cream Resene Wheatfield, while the benchtop is Black Pearl granite with a colonial profile. The understated cabinet handles are from Enko’s traditional range.

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Black and white world The design of this dramatic kitchen by Brothers Kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, metal detailing, and appliances from global design brand Eisno

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For a kitchen to look great and perform well, every countertop and cabinet has to be of the highest calibre – same goes for the appliances.

This crisp, contemporary kitchen renovation

by Brothers Kitchen offers an airy look, intelligent space planning and generous countertops.

The white cabinet surfaces bounce light through the room, adding to its sense of space.

The four black ovens, cooktops, wine cooler and clean-lined stainless steel ventilation unit are all from specialist appliance company Eisno.

Owner of Brothers Kitchen David Cao says his company is passionate about being involved

in a project every step of the way – from initial design and manufacture through to installation.

For more details, contact Brothers Kitchen, 43 Lansford Crescent, Avondale, Auckland 0600, phone, 09 837 2800, mobile: 027 559 0060.

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Above left: This sleek, contemporary white kitchen is designed and built

by Brothers Kitchen. The company presents a one-stop-shop for kitchen design needs and has the means to custom cut laminate or stone on site.

Top and above: The attractive and highly functional ovens, cooktops, rangehood, wine cooler and dishwasher are from internationally respected appliance firm Eisno.

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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

The Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – recognise the best kitchens, bathrooms and homes across a number of the countries where Trends has a presence. In this, issue we feature four of our highly commended TIDA Kitchen entries from New Zealand and Australia.

A sleek entertainer's kitchen by designer Morgan Cronin

A subtle colour palette paired with minimalist detailing creates

merges with the more traditional aesthetic of its surroundings.

a quiet presence for this Euro German kitchen.

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Clever design features by architects Ron Nerlich and Kate

This well-connected kitchen by designer Kira Gray combines

McMahon create a spacious feel despite a modest footprint.

traditional accents with contemporary functionality.

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Expanded outlook With a wall pushed back and a harmonious tonal palette, this kitchen achieves a spacious, minimalist aesthetic

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When the house has one appeal and the owners want another for their new central kitchen, it can be tricky to merge the two and achieve overall harmony. Sometimes, broad design strokes are required.

This sleek entertainer’s kitchen forms the social hub of a large, open-plan living space. Morgan Cronin of Cronin Kitchens says the clients had asked for a unique, modern, minimal, clean-cut kitchen.

“As this was quite a departure from the home’s generally traditional feel, the challenge was to meet the brief but also

enhance rather than contrast that aesthetic.”

The owners’ pre-purchased stainless steel appliances – two glass-door beverage fridges, a French-door refrigerator and 76cm oven – were also to be incorporated.

“To start with we made a modest alteration to the building envelope,” says Cronin. “By moving one wall out over an existing deck area, the shape of the room was significantly improved and additional space was freed up for the large scullery.

“A bulkhead was introduced to create a continuous line around the room from

Above: This clean-lined kitchen merges with the wider environment through the introduction of a bulkhead around the room. Black was chosen as the predominant colour because as well as adding a dramatic feel it also complements the timber surfaces in the adjacent open-plan living spaces.

The uniform use of black draws together the stained American oak ¼-cut veneer cabinetry, the powder-coated 5mm-thick steel on the island and the black powder-coated aluminium frame doors with Indo Dark Grey glass inserts in the drinks area. Countertops in Absolute Black granite and matt black tapware complete the tonal picture

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Above: The substantial island incorporates a large, steel table frame which plays down the overall scale and allows for plenty of leg room.

Facing page, top: Under-cabinetry LED-light strips provide task lighting that complements the grey tile backsplash.

Facing page, lower: The scullery can be screened from view by a pocket slider. However, with the door open, the extension of the same material palette helps the prep and storage space merge with the kitchen.

the low point of the existing angled ceiling – helping integrate the old and new.”

New blade walls were also added to frame the entrance to the central scullery and define the drinks preparation area.

A commercial-style, secret cavity slider closes off the scullery when required.

“In terms of colour, black makes a bold statement and works well with the existing Rimu floors, windows and trim – as well as the shiny stainless steel appliances.

The minimalist black-on-black tones also give the kitchen its modern, clean look.”

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However, it’s the contrast in materials – black steel, black glass, black stone and black-stained oak – that provides the kitchen’s warm, tactile appearance.

The long metal-faced island draws the eye and is a feature of the design.

“The steel table frame, with its open seating area and fine legs, reduces the impact this large island has on the space.

Plus this particular configuration gives ample bench space and seating and keeps it in proportion to the room’s size,” the designer says.

Designer: Morgan Cronin, Cronin Kitchens Cabinetry: Doors and drawer fronts, American Oak Âź-cut veneer from GVP, stained black and finished in a tinted black satin finish polyurethane lacquer; island drawer fronts and side panels, constructed from 5mmthick steel sheet, laser cut to size with black powder coat; drinks area over-cupboard doors, black powder coat aluminium-framed doors with toughened Indo Dark Grey glass inserts; black melamine combined with black Formica carcass interiors Benchtops: Steel island table frame and benchtop edge details finished in black powder coat; Absolute Black granite, honed and enhanced finish Taps: Hansgrohe, black, with spray, by Philippe Starck

Sinks: Blanco Silgranit Metra 9 and Subline sinks, both in anthracite finish from Hafele Hardware: Blum hinges and Blum Intivo Terra Black drawers; Blum HK door lift mechanisms fitted to five doors; Hafele bin frame with two 17L bins; Hafele Lemans corner shelving unit Handles: Recessed aluminium in black powder coat Oven, hob: Fisher & Paykel Ventilation: Bosch extractor power pack Dishwashers: Fisher & Paykel integrated Tallboy Dishdrawer, Miele semi-integrated dishwasher Refrigeration: Fisher & Paykel French door fridge with water and ice; two Vintec glass-door refrigerators Waste: InSinkErator Evo 100

Stools: Miunn Lighting: Light over island, Foscarini Caboche media pendant from EEC; Brightlight LED light strips Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Kallan MacLeod

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Quiet yet well spoken With a subtle palette and minimalist detailing, this kitchen doesn’t so much shout its presence, as attract through its eloquent design and finishes

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Strong colours and out-there cabinetry aren’t the only ways to create a showpiece kitchen.

For this project, the clients asked designer Nancy Frost of Euro German Kitchens for a practical but highly refined kitchen aesthetic.

“The kitchen was to look modern and sleek with no handles. It also had to have some timber features to make it warm and welcoming. The couple also wanted a feature island and a walkin pantry for small appliances and storage.

“The challenge was to work this into a galley kitchen and hide some unsightly piping at the same time. In response, we moved the kitchen

forward,” says Frost. “This gained enough room for a walk-in pantry on the right, to hide the pipes behind the cabinets in the centre, and create display shelving at the living-area end, to downplay the cabinetry from this perspective.”

The 4m-long island has a wrap-around timber shelf for a more furniture-like aesthetic.

The folded element provides a footrest and an overhang to increase bench space. A mirrored kickboard gives the island a sense of floating.

The two-tone lacquered cabinetry has inset handles and a stainless steel frame around the cooking niche, matching the rear countertop.

Facing page and top: Sleek finishes, touches of wood, and recessed handles all contribute to the quiet presence of this kitchen, by Nancy Frost of Euro German Kitchens.

Above: The full walk-in pantry is behind a door made to identically match the cabinetry – complete with a faux handle groove. Ample storage means the kitchen always looks its best from the adjacent living spaces.

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Designer: Nancy Frost, Euro German Kitchens Made for Living Cabinetry: Nolte Kitchen, high gloss lacquer, White Lava Benchtops: Corian and stainless steel Splashback: Blucon glass Sink: Corian Taps: Blanco Oven, cooktop, dishwasher: Bosch Ventilation: Qasair Refrigeration: Liebherr Waste disposal: Hettich Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Matt Ower see more images, search 46817 at trendsideas.com search white kitchen at trendsideas.com

Preceding pages: The owners chose the pale, two-tone colour palette to harmonise with the living area. The splashback is back-painted glass.

Right: The folded timber element is in oak veneer. Besides design interest, this was a way to include a discreet footrest. Cantilevering the end of the island increased bench space. The high gloss lacquer cabinetry and mirror toekick contrast with matt polished concrete floors.

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Classic meets sparkling This well-connected kitchen combines traditional accents with contemporary functionality and bling factor

When a grand colonial home is ready for a kitchen update, it can be an opportunity to celebrate both the past and the present.

For this project, the owners wanted a lot – improved connections to the dining and family rooms and, aesthetically, a contemporary kitchen with a traditional twist, an industrial influence and some bling.

In terms of flow, designer Kira Gray retained the kitchen’s central positioning, removing walls and archways to lengthen and open up the space. New joinery and a timber floor were installed, says Gray.

“We moved the cooktop to the rear wall, mounted in the granite benchtop, and created a stand-out stainless steel tile splashback – a perfect nod to the request for an industrial touch and some bling.”

This element continues up to form the back of the glass-front upper display cabinets, making more of the feature. The drinks station at the other end of the space, near the dining area, has the same look.

“At one end, the stained ash pantry wall contrasts the crisp white cabinets and has ample storage for food and crockery.”

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To bring in a more traditional element, all the cabinetry has a classic bevelled frame door and drawer style.

The main servery, with the bar at one end, provides plenty of bench space. The breakfast bar’s stained panels, skirtings, and posts link with the pantry wall opposite, defining the entry to the kitchen.

“Chromed-glass pendants ‘pop’ in front of the tilework,” says Gray.

A window from the sink bench opens out to the pool area, as do doors from the dining area and also the breakfast bar.

Designer: Kira Gray, Fyfe Kitchens Cabinetry: Bevelled frame and panel doors in Resene Black White; Urethane matt-stained ash Drawer systems: Grass Nova Pro Deluxe, Grass Nova Pro Deluxe with crystal sides, Grass Nova Pro Delux Duowing Benchtops: Glacier granite from Stone Warehouse Sink: Icon Taps: Robertsons ‘Soft’ Splashback, rear of upper cabinets: Stainless steel tiles Posts and bar: Urethane matt-stained ash Handles: Cubico brushed nickel from Katalog Flooring: Engineered timber

Lights: LED spots under pelmet, sensor spots under display cabinets, door-sensor controlled LED spots to breakfast station, sensor-controlled LED ribbon lights Refrigeration: Fisher & Paykel, French door, ice/water; Delonghi glass front bar fridge Cooktop: Bosch induction Oven: Bosch Pyrolitic single oven Steam oven: Bosch Steamer Ventilation: Custom made, remote mount Microwave: Panasonic Invertor Waste: InSinkErator Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Kallan MacLeod

Preceding pages and facing page top: Designed by Kira Gray, this new kitchen in a traditional home had to look good from all angles, including the entry.

Facing page lower: A matt-stained ash pantry wall contrasts the white cabinetry. The stainless steel splashback links with the chromed glass pendants.

Above: The reinvented kitchen offers an easy flow to the living, dining and outdoor areas.

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Science of space Despite a modest footprint, the designers of this kitchen have created a welcoming, airy environment that’s ideal for entertaining and for family

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It’s a common enough design brief – create a spacious kitchen within a tight space. A clever design will address this need from every angle.

Architects Rob Nerlich and Kate McMahon, of McMahon and Nerlich, took just such an approach for this 4m-wide entertainer’s kitchen.

The kitchen defies convention in a tiny space by stepping in from both edges, creating an easy flow around the compact island, says Nerlich.

“We turned the refrigerator by 90 degrees to downplay its presence and the feature Mafi oak ceiling flows down to hide the fridge, becomes cabinet doors, and fronts the rangehood,” he says.

McMahon says they added a pantry to the rear, screened in part by a bronze splashback.

“A pocket slider in the same alloy can be drawn across to merge visually with the splashback – at the same time hiding the pantry from the living area completely,” McMahon says.

Appliances are also a feature. These include a state-of-the-art Ilve stove and cooktop, a concealed rangehood and a discreet dishwasher.

“The kitchen has plenty of room for the chef to cook and entertain from. A table on wheels that matches the island can be connected up to the kitchen for family gatherings,” Nerlich says.

Above left: This kitchen’s pantry is concealed behind a shiny bronze splashback, which reflects the television at the other end of the greater living space. A matching bronze pocket slider closes off the storage pantry completely. The design is by McMahon and Nerlich.

Above: In what might seem a counter-intuitive move in a small space, the island steps in at each side. This provides two access points for the finely tuned kitchen.

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Architect: McMahon and Nerlich; Rob Nerlich, project leader, and Kate McMahon Cabinetry: Custom Mafi oak cabinet doors; Rymex mirror finish bronze on pantry door Benchtops: Island and rear countertop in stainless steel, custom; tabletop in Super White Dolomite Floors: Pandomo cementitious screed Pendant light: Halo by Hive from Ke-Zu Light selection: Kim Edwards Splashback: Rymex mirror finish bronze Sink: Stainless steel, custom made with benchtop Taps: Technobili pull-out sink mixer from Reece Oven, cooktop: Ilve Ventilation: Whispair rangehood Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer Awards: TIDA – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Superk

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Left: With plenty of room to move behind the island, this contemporary kitchen is designed to allow the owners to cook and converse with guests at the same time. The white dishwasher all but disappears into the island cabinetry.

Above: A table on wheels can be rolled up to the kitchen to create a family-friendly dining area.

INDEX Akzente Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114-115 Applico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98-99, 100, 131 Archer + Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-58 Archer, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-58 Austral Distributors Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Barnes, Rachel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Bosch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 CAAHT Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92-97 Chindarsi Architects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-36 Crane Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3, 31, 42-47, OBC Cronin Kitchens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110-113 De Giulio Kitchen Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92-97 De Giulio, Mick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92-97 Detail by Davinia Sutton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-30 DiLeonardo, Giana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-41 Drydens Wood Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76-79 Dynex Extrusions Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-81 EISNO Lifetech Appliances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104-105 Euro German Kitchens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116-120 Fletcher Windows and Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fowler Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 68-69, 70-71, 72-73 Fraser Cameron Architects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Frost, Nancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116-120 Fyfe Kitchens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122-125 Gosling, Dion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19 Gray, Kira. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122-125 Ingrid Geldof Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 John Mills Architects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-66 Kim Duffin Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Kim, Kay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84-90 Kitchen Things Holdings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108, 132-IBC Lawrence, Sam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-30 Lee, Kevin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-58 Manzella, Kathy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92-97 Mastercraft Services NZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-103 McMahon and Nerlich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126-129 Metro Performance Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5, 76-79 Mico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3, 31, 42-47, OBC Mills, John. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-66 myTrends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 106 NK Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76-79 Poggenpohl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114-115 Quartz Tech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Renovation Resource. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Resene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Rill Architects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84-90 Rill, Jim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84-90 Robertson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Samsung New Zealand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Santa-Cruz, Nestor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-25 Signature Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Studio 106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19 Sutton, Davinia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-30 TIDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-66, 109-129 Warren, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-66

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