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We talk a lot about kitchens today being at the heart of a home – a focal point where everyone can gather and be part of all the activity going on there. And that means most kitchens are open-plan. But when you open up your kitchen to adjacent areas, you need to consider how its style, materials and finishes work across those wider interiors.

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Black and white world Tall banks of cabinetry and appliances are demurely set back into the walls in this contemporary kitchen within a revamped cottage interior

With effective kitchen design, the immediate environment is almost always a key driver. This kitchen forms part of a major cottage renovation that dismantles its classic, claustrophobic feel – instead, opening up the residence horizontally and vertically for dynamism and visual richness.

Architects Melonie Bayl-Smith and Andrew Lee of Bijl Architecture undertook the kitchen as part of the wider space- and light-bringing refit.

“We wanted the kitchen to be open to the living area without imposing on it visually or dimensionally,” says Bayl-Smith. “As a part of this, the perimeter cabinetry and appliances

were nestled back into the rear and side walls in a seamless match of 2-pac polyurethane joinery and flat black and crisp white paint finishes.”

The understated cabinetry is matched with veined engineered stone benchtops and a drinks station splashback that add colour to the design.

The two-tone walls and marble-look surfaces connect with the living room finishes. Plus, the island’s bronzed cupboard links with the cabinet handles and nearby balustrade and handrail.

“The pendant light creates minimal visual disruption to the space, while the introduced skylight brings natural light into the kitchen.”

Previous pages: A bronze cabinet door on the island stands out, while much of this kitchen by Bijl Architects nestles back into the wall planes – harmonising with the wider cottage renovation.

These pages: The home renovation plays with the dynamism of separate yet interconnected elements, the architects say. And the new kitchen plays a part in this, being almost literally part of the wall structure but still enjoying a distinct personality.

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Architect: Melonie Bayl-Smith and Andrew Lee, Bijl Architecture Cabinetry: Polytec finishes – Black Wenge and Artisan Oak, Ravine Range; Crisp White, Legato Range; Flat Black and Crisp White, Matte Finish Melamine; custom Arcturus oiled bronze door by Bijl Architecture, metal from Astor Metal Cabinetry hardware: Hettich; Blum Benchtops and splashbacks: Estatuario and Basalt Black Neolith engineered stone from CDK Stone Floors: Solid Oak Vulcano Timber Floorboards with Brushed White Oil finish, from Mafi Lighting: Darkon custom LED and Brightgreen recessed downlights, profiles and pendants Kitchen sink: Barazza Cubo Double Bowl by Abey Taps: Armando Vicario Oven: Miele, in Obsidian Black Cooktop: Miele Induction cooktop Ventilation: Qasair Refrigerator: Fisher & Paykel, integrated Dishwasher: Miele, integrated Water dispenser: Billi Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Katherine Lu

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Left: Niche handles on the island cabinetry continue the kitchen’s minimalist presence and ensure no one gets snagged on a proud handle when entering or leaving the kitchen. The marble-look countertop connects with the black and white wall cabinetry, while the patterning creates a sense of movement in the pared-back kitchen says architect Melonie Bayl-Smith. The kitchen skylight over the island was introduced as part of the renovation.

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Cool and connected In this rethink of an existing kitchen, improved space-planning brought greater functionality and accentuated a key connection through the home

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A designer gets the most out of a kitchen by including what’s achievable from an owner’s wish list while avoiding what might not work so well in the final out-come. The owners are the winners, as this Damian Hannah kitchen reflects.

“The owners – parents of a growing family – were renovating their 1900s Wellington villa and wanted to replace the outdated kitchen and linked office with a larger, more welcoming kitchen and possibly a scullery,” says Hannah.

“The kitchen ideally needed to accommodate more than one chef at a time and include an island and casual seating. The couple love their coffee and wanted a coffee nook, too, if possible.”

The kitchen designer looked at the overall space and considered the scullery option.

“To position the scullery where the owners requested – at the rear of the kitchen where the existing office was – wouldn’t have worked as this was the main access to the dining-living area. Sitting the scullery in this through-space would have separated the kitchen and living zone and at the same time blocked light from the run of windows on this side of the home.”

Instead, Hannah transformed the outdated office into an ancillary kitchen area – complete with second sink and dishwasher – avoiding the need for an obstructive, walled-off scullery. This opened the space up, retained connection to the living areas and avoided reducing natural light that would have resulted from a dedicated scullery. It also allowed the designer to include a long benchtop running right along the kitchen.

“I positioned one sink on the island and the other under the home’s south windows, so the owners could take in the views while prepping. A coffee station is at the western end of the bench and is separated from the longer kitchen benchtop with a breakfast/coffee seating nook.”

The latter also offers a casual office space that’s more central for keeping an eye on the kids.

Hannah designed shallow cabinetry for the new rear kitchen space – maximising storage in this area. He also introduced a handy electrical track that allows small, on-bench appliances to be permanently plugged in ready for use.

Soft matt lacquer Alno cabinetry with wood veneer panelling behind the underlit shelving brings depth and interest to the design “The final touch was the Dekton benchtops.

We also ran this hard-wearing surface down the back of the seating and across the nook footwell for material continuity the length of the kitchen.”

Previous pages: A new light-toned kitchen sits in a light-filled space, in this design rethink, part of a wider renovation of a 1900s cottage by Damian Hannah of German Kitchens.

Left: Two sinks, myriad benchtops and plenty of space means two chefs can use the kitchen at the same time.

Above: The new coffee nook doubles as a casual office. For continuity, the benchtop surface to either side is used as a floor surface in this area.

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Designer: Damian Hannah, German Kitchens Cabinetry: Alno design by German Kitchens, matt lacquer Cabinetry hardware: Blum Benchtops: Dekton Flooring: Matai, existing Feature pendant: Circus from ECC Kitchen sinks: Blanco Taps: Grohe Oven: Bosch Cooktop, dishwasher: Gaggenau Ventilation: Elica Refrigeration: Liebherr Water dispenser: Insinkerator Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Paul McCredie

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Left and above: Originally an office, now part of the kitchen, this narrow through area to the living spaces includes shallow cabinetry and an electrical track that allows all small appliances to be plugged in and at the ready. The kitchen’s second sink is in this area, positioned in front of the window to optimise natural light on the work surface and so the chef can prep and take in the views at the same time. A second dishwasher is integrated in this area.

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Fitting response This kitchen nestles snugly into its designated space, while a close work triangle makes life easy for the chef Positioning the living spaces at the upper level in this new home allowed architect Frans Kamermans to introduce higher ceilings and a twisted plane roof to optimise solar penetration where it was needed most.

“This is the second house I’ve designed for the owners and as such I had quite a free rein, including with the design of the kitchen,” says Kamermans. “The crisp, clean-lined kitchen has a sloping cabinetry profile matching the line of the raked beech wood ceiling.

The colour palette is dramatic yet simple.

The warmth of beech, a favourite wood of one owner, on the floors and ceiling, meets powder blue, the favourite colour of the other owner.

These hues appear throughout the home, with the front door also in the same blue. White veined granite benchtops complete the picture.

Kamermans is from the Netherlands and says that, unlike with most New Zealand homes, kitchen space in the Netherlands can be limited.

“However a modest kitchen area also allows for a work area triangle between pantry, hobs, fridge and sink which makes life easy for the chef, who barely has to take a step to reach the fridge one way or the pantry the other.

“And for this reason, I like to create kitchens here also on an economical footprint.”

And with the compact footprint comes a minimalist aesthetic. The pantry is integrated in one corner, the hood is also integrated and the hob is flush in the rear benchtop. Plus cabinet handles are either discreet or push or pull to open.

Features of the kitchen include the waterfall island countertop, the reflective glass splashback and the under-cabinet and under-bench strip lighting which shows off the cabinetry surfaces and doubles as a night light for the wider space.

Left: Finished in powder blue and defined by the warm tones of a Southland silver beech wood ceiling and an American oak floor, this kitchen by whole-house architects Kamermans Architects exudes a serene, tranquil air.

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Left: The pale blue tone seen on the cabinetry – a favourite colour of one owner – is also seen on the front door, as well as appearing in other areas throughout the interior.

Together with ceiling spot lights, the kitchen benefits from LED strips under the waterfall island benchtop and rear wall cabinetry. A sculptural contemporary pendant sets off the space.

Architect: Frans Kamermans, Kamermans Architects Cabinetry: Exposed Cabinet Faces in semi-gloss lacquer by Creative Kitchens Cabinet handles: Mardeco Molise V-shaped handles Cabinetry hardware: Blum tip-on mechanisms where handles not used Benchtops: Macaubus White Granite from Granite Kitchen Direct Flooring: Silver Southland Beech timber flooring from Lindsay and Dixon Lighting: From Lighthouse Remuera Splashback: Tranquillity colour-coated glass, from Image Glass Kitchen sink: Robiq Taps: Plumbline Flag kitchen mixer with pull-out spout Oven: Fisher & Paykel Cooktop: Fisher & Paykel, 5-zone induction Ventilation: Qasair Refrigeration: Fisher & Paykel, French door Dishwasher: Miele Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jacob Cater

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These pages: The sloping nature of the roof accommodates a long clerestory window, allowing plenty of natural light to reach the dining table and kitchen work surfaces.

The kitchen is ideally positioned to connect to the living and dining areas and to the deck beyond.

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Centre of attention Located at the heart of the home, this black and white entertainer’s kitchen complements its surroundings while creating a strong presence of its own

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Kitchens often achieve prominence within an open-plan living zone but less often command attention at the heart of the home itself. When this is the case, a design is likely be seen from all angles and so has to look great from all sides – as with this kitchen by Iris Lev of IL Design.

“Both owners love to cook and entertain and, as part of this, required a large kitchen that would be at the heart of their home,” says Lev. “Given the central positioning, the design had to work hard aesthetically as well as functionally.”

To achieve the former, Lev designed the kitchen in a crisp, two-tone colour scheme that

creates a sense of calm and elegance, and also ties in with the look of the wider interior.

“To maximise functionality in the kitchen, we added a substantial central island. This accommodates everyday meals for the family, provides an extra benchtop for prepping and a place for the children to do their homework.”

For discreet, to-hand storage, the kitchen designer introduced a tall black pantry cabinet with pocket doors. This holds small appliances and also houses the star, on-display wine fridge.

“The pantry doors can be left open to access bench space or closed to keep the kitchen tidy.”

Above left: When doors open to your kitchen from all angles – as with this IL Design kitchen – the aesthetic has to connnect with the wider interior.

Here, a dresser-like end cabinet has a furniture feel, in keeping with the central, through nature of the design.

Top and above: The black pantry on one side of the kitchen is balanced by white cupboard and drawer cabinets positioned on the wall opposite.

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Architect: Iris Lev, IL Design Cabinetry: Polyurethane Dulux, satin finish, Natural White and Black Benchtops: Caesarstone Splashback: Di Lorenzo tiles Kitchen sink: Blanco Oven, cooktop: V-ZUG Wine fridge: Vintec Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Through the Lens

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These pages: The tall black pantry cabinet doors pocket back out of sight to reveal storage and bench space, while the kitchen’s feature Vintec wine fridge is always on display. The latter is ideally positioned for speedy access both from the kitchen proper or from the nearby dining and living areas.

The home laundry is also accessed through the kitchen.

French accent The latest and best induction hobs from France are available at Trade Depot, New Zealand’s well-connected online home-improvement store

Above: Flat-out advantage – the toughened ceramic glass Induction cooktops made by Groupe Brandt of France and sold at Trade Depot have a completely flat top that’s easier to clean than other types of cooktop.

Trade Depot’s broad upmarket product focus includes kitchens, appliances, bathrooms, laundry, heat pumps, lighting, tools, hardware, plumbing and electrical.

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Designed to stand out from the crowd, your entertainer’s kitchen is to a large degree the sum of all its quality appliances and accessories. To this end, a New Zealand online home store that combines an eye for style and functionality with a drive for great value for money is a god-send.

Trade Depot offers a broad array of home products to suit a refined, upmarket home, so it’s no surprise the growing company carries the latest Brandt induction cooking technologies.

Induction is fast and popular because of its high energy efficiency when compared to gas and electric ceramic cooktop models. Around

84% of energy is directed at heating the food.

Groupe Brandt of France is the pioneer of in-built, induction cooktops and remains at the forefront of induction technology, says Trade Depot’s director John Christie.

“Brandt brought the modern induction cooktop to market in 1978 and even today its R&D sites in Lyon and Orléans are improving on its design excellence,” says Christie. “The respected appliance company is also noted for its pioneering successes in pyrolysis oven technologies.”

All Brandt induction appliances offered

by Trade Depot are manufactured in Brandt’s

production sites in France. Brandt also makes the high purity copper inductive coils essential for premium induction performance.

Trade Depot carries a wide Brandt range, so there’s an induction model that’s right for your kitchen. Options range from Standard to Narrow, to Flexizone models for various sized cookware.

There’s also a Specialist lower powered option.

Trade Depot was founded with the specific intention to bring New Zealanders the best home products at value prices with great backing and service. The company’s broad product focus covers bathrooms, kitchens, appliances, laundry,

tools, lighting, heat pumps, hardware, plumbing and electrical. International big names and rising brands are a key part of their designer offering.

A 100% New Zealand-owned business, Trade Depot has extensive experience in the building and home improvement industry, great product knowledge and an efficient supply chain – all adding up to quality items at a reasonable cost.

For details of Trade Depot’s showrooms or to shop online head to: www.tradedepot.co.nz

Above: The products featured in this kitchen are available at Trade Depot’s online store. However, while the company focuses primarily on expanding its distribution centres across the country – so customers throughout New Zealand receive their goods faster – it is also opening showrooms in some centres so customers can get a first-hand look at what they will be buying.

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With respect to the past This main floor living zone benefits from a strategic renovation that opens up the spaces and creates a new kitchen empathetic to the home’s origins

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Creating a new kitchen in a traditional home requires a balance between acknowledging the history and delivering modern functionality. Of course, referencing the setting can mean choosing elements that are in the spirit of the architecture rather than delivering a detail-for-detail match.

This early 1920s terrace house still had many of its original features, such as access to what was the ice box, says designer Meghan Browne.

“Needless to say, the main floor’s living room and kitchen were in need of an update.

The existing modest galley kitchen was cut off from the rest of the home by two intervening

rooms, used as a pantry and a rear hallway.

“To create a more open-plan kitchen, we took the wall down between the kitchen and living spaces, along with the small pantry and hall.”

However, with this wall removed, Browne then had to contend with the exposed structural posts and a dropped beam.

“We dressed these structural elements as architectural details with a refined industrial style,” says Browne. “The dropped beam in the ceiling was wrapped in reclaimed barn wood and the vertical posts were clad in reclaimed brick from old row homes of a similar period.”

Above: With a wall between the living zone and original kitchen removed to create an open-plan layout, designer Meghan Browne chose to clad the now-exposed structural beam and pillars in recycled, semi-industrial materials.

The effect was sympathetic to the 1920s terraced residence.

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The result is an implied history – as though the renovation had exposed the brick and the wood. While the home isn’t industrial in style, this look complements the 1920s architecture.

The choice of finishes in the kitchen furthers the refined, semi-industrial aesthetic. Elements include a custom hot rolled steel hood with a live edge walnut apron, as well as oiled soapstone countertops – also popular in the 1920s.

“One of my favourite pieces is the custom black pantry with an X across it, reminiscent of old carriage house doors,” the designer says Sources and inspiration can come from

all quarters and the equally in-keeping green tile splashback was chosen by one owner as it reminded her of her grandmother’s hearth.

The black-stained central cabinet component ties in with the steel hood and the freestanding pantry, while the contemporary, efficient stainless steel ovens and fridge offer a timeless finish.

Plus, the pendants over the island call to mind Edison lamps seen in factories of the time.

“We gave the bumped out black cabinetry flat, modern faces while the cream cabinetry to left and right is panelled – a perfect metaphor for the wider classic-meets-modern aesthetic.”

Facing pages: The black rolled steel rangehood, mosaic splashback and soapstone countertops are all in keeping with the age of the home.

However, contemporary appliances and modern treatments on some cabinetry faces ensure a more balanced feel for the overall design.

Above: The reinvented kitchen is graced with simplified versions of the home’s original room detailing – as seen with the crown mouldings.

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Designer: Meghan Browne, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry: Décor Cabinetry – maple, Benjamin Moore White Dove, Cobblestone Stain on pantry and cooking bump out Hood: Custom, hot-rolled steel by AK Metal; live edge walnut apron by Treincarnation Ventilation: Best Countertops: Soapstone, oiled Splashback: California Art Tile, from Architectural Ceramics Faucets: Kraus Oven: Kitchenaid Cooktop: Wolf Refrigeration: Liebherr Dishwasher: Miele Lighting: Sundance Meridian Single Pendant Kitchen stools: Marus Antique Firwood bar stools by Hayneedle Story by Charles Moxham Photography by John Cole

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Right: Family communication in this kitchen isn’t with a laptop or iPad. The blackboard was popular for note making 100 years ago and so was a logical inclusion here. The kitchen is also graced with simplified versions of the home’s original ornate room detailing – as seen with the crown mouldings and baseboard.

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Professional eye You get back from your home project just what you put into it – so talking to a multi award-winning designer like Kirsty Davis is a great first move With good kitchen design it’s what you know, but most of all it’s who you know.

Kirsty Davis is a highly sought after, multi-award winning kitchen and interior designer, with over 15 years’ experience working in the design industry.

Her driving passion for design and eye for detail are two reasons her clients keep coming back and that much of her work is through word of mouth.

“Whether its a new build or renovation, I always work closely with the owners to achieve a custom, one-off design they love.”

And as well as designing stand-out kitchens for homeowners, Davis ensures a stress-free process along the way. With her established industry connections, great organisational skills and extensive product knowledge, she also offers one-point-ofcontact project management.

Besides attracting multiple awards for her kitchens, she is also a respected interior designer. This means she is able to offer a total design package – resulting in great continuity throughout your home.

Kirsty Davis has worked on a variety

of projects – fitting out everything from commercial work places to retail spaces as well as hundreds of private homes.

For a custom kitchen or interior design, contact Kirsty Davis, phone: (021) 110 7769, or go online: www.kdkitchendesign.com save and share online: search 300290330 at Trendsideas.com This page: This contemporary centrepiece kitchen, by designer Kirsty Davis, was the winning entry in the TIDA New Zealand Designer Kitchen awards.

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The new face of luxury Once in a while there is a game-changer in designer surfaces – Florim Stone is the smart, versatile new kid in town

Above: The refined look of marble but without the wine stains or the astronomical price tag – Florim Stone is offered in a variety of finishes and textures, including four types of marble. Florim Stone offers a sea change in expressive kitchen and bathroom design and is available from Archant online or from the company’s contemporary showroom, located in Parnell, Auckland.

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It’s not always the latest thing that makes for the best possible design outcome – but it can be.

Florim Stone, offered in New Zealand by kitchen solution experts Archant, is not only fresh to the market, it also offers many advantages that other surfaces can’t compete with.

Florim Stone is a new large-format porcelain sheet ideal for decorative surfaces. Lightweight, highly versatile and with stand-out aesthetic presence, the new material opens up uncharted possibilities in kitchen and bathroom design, letting designers create high-end settings they could not achieve before.

Manufactured from a natural blend of clays and minerals, Florim Stone is impervious to stains and resistant to extreme high temperatures and UV rays. Plus, the advanced material is scratch-resistant, fade-proof, waterproof, completely hygienic and easy to clean.

Archant senior manager Jason Ranston says Florim’s versatility, broad range of finishes and sheer wow factor make it a real game changer.

“First off, it’s a beautiful, highly functional product. Porcelain stoneware is subjected to a firing process at over 1200°C, making it resistant to wear, mechanical stress and thermal stress –

hence its exceptionally high overall material performance.

“Then there’s Florim Stone’s major drawcard of sheer design flexibility,” Ranston says.

“Available in two thicknesses, Florim sheeting options include the crisp neutrality of black or white tones, a warm wood-look texture, the refined appeal of veined marble or the standout impact of a metal-, or concrete-look surface.”

The most popular of Florim’s looks is marble.

Finishing a kitchen wall, island or even a splashback in marble dug out of a Tuscan hillside is detrimental to the environment in terms of an

extremely high carbon footprint. However, the large-format Florim porcelain sheets, typically 3m wide, boast the luxurious look of fine marble but with a fraction of the impact to the planet.

With four décor looks available in the Marble Collection, there is one to transform your space.

The Cement and Metal Collections evoke industrial-look colours for bold, contemporary imitations of raw concrete or rusted metal.

Capturing the natural look of stone, the four colours in the Stone Collection range from cool grey to warm beige to a deep and moody black effect. This versatile and popular range is ideal

Above left: Making a splash – impervious to heat, stains, fading, and scratches, the high-performance porcelain product is offered in exceptionally large 3m sheets. This format means surface breaks are kept to a minimum in a design and installation time is also minimised.

Above: Florim Stone options include (top to bottom) Stone Grey in a velvet finish, monotone Black, Marble White, and Stone Noir.

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Above: A few more of the many Florim surfaces available – Cement Light Grey in a matt finish, Metal Russett, Marble Calacatta Gold and Marble Marquinia in a matt finish.

Above right and facing page: Given the 3m-format-sheeting, the Florim Stone on this kitchen was no drama to install but produced plenty of drama in the end result. Florim Stone sheet in Black was used on the island and splashback in this design.

Photography by Mark Scowen.

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for complementing cabinetry and is an easy way to introduce refined tones into a room.

Lastly, for minimalism and clean colour, the Colour Collection features straight white or black porcelain sheets. Offered in a matte finish, this range creates a crisp, edgy aesthetic.

Florim is a breath of fresh air for those looking for a clean, minimal design without surface interruptions. And because it is offered in two thicknesses you can complete every part of the kitchen – benchtop, cabinet face, island front, toekick or splashback – in the same surface. In addition, Florim can achieve the

same pristine matching decor in the bathroom.

Myriad patterns and textures – some echoing expensive statuary stones – various sizes and an extremely convenient, large-format product offering mean Florim Stone adds up to a surface that any designer would be proud to work with.

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Bathed in light Various aspects in the design of this master bathroom ensure that it is filled with natural light

Previous pages: Light floods into this second storey master bathroom in a house by designer FuTung Cheng. A clerestory window above the vanity brings in sunlight that penetrates below the cantilevered butterfly roof, while there’s another slot window above right of the sink.

Above: The custom-designed sink was cast in glass fibre reinforced concrete and manufactured

by Cheng Design. The perforated steel tray is removable for cleaning, while there is ample storage in the mirrored cabinets above the sink.

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One key thing most homeowners want in a new bathroom is to have plenty of natural light. But this also has to be balanced against the need for privacy.

In this master bathroom in a new twostorey home, designer FuTung Cheng achieves this balance through a variety of different design features.

High above the vanity, a clerestory windows admits sunlight that penetrates below the home’s cantilevered, butterfly roof. This same window continues across the back wall above the shower, where a

large plenum formed from polycarbonate Plexiglass lets in additional, softly filtered light along this side of the room.

Meanwhile a small pivot window sits just above the right side of the sink, aiding ventilation and bringing in even more light.

As in the rest of the house, the master suite also illustrates FuTung Cheng’s hallmark use of concrete.

So the custom designed, trough-like double sink was cast in glass fibre reinforced concrete by Cheng Design and incorporates a subtle veining pattern.

Design and architecture: Cheng Design – FuTung Cheng, Ann Kim, John Chan, Frank Lee. Builder: RJ Dailey Construction Countertop/sink: Glass reinforced concrete, designed and manufactured by Cheng Design Drain: Quickdrain Faucets: Hansgrohe Tiles: Feature shower tiles – handmade crackle glaze

by Gary Holt; floor tiles – Sichenia; wall tiles – UltraGlas Toilet: Toto Cabinetry and bedroom flooring: Plyboo Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Matthew Millman

Above: Cabinetry made of Plyboo in the master bedroom connects with the storage cabinetry in the adjacent bathroom. The bedroom also illustrates designer FuTung Cheng’s hallmark construction material – concrete.

Left: With a translucent polycarbonate Plexiglass plenum above, the shower also receive plenty of natural light. The toilet is in a cubicle to the left of the shower, with a frosted glass door for privacy.

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TRENDS COMPLETES THE PICTURE Whether you’re planning a brand new build or a reno, a visit to the Trends website and our dedicated bathroom hub is your best starting point.

It’s often said that the bathroom is the new personal retreat in the home – and we tend to agree. Yes, it’s where we start and the end the day, but it’s also one of the few spaces where privacy still reigns supreme.

Given just how important this room is, where exactly do you start when building a new bathroom or carrying out a renovation?

At Trends, we think every successful project begins with great planning, and there’s no better place to start than our Bathroom Design hub. Once you’re there, start by browsing through our inspiring

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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

How do you make your bathroom stand out? The selection of materials and finishes can play a major part – as seen in the design of these award-winning bathrooms. The Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – recognise outstanding bathroom designs across a number of the countries where Trends has a presence. Here is the winner of our TIDA New Zealand Designer Bathroom Suite, runner-up in TIDA New Zealand Designer Bathroom, plus two Australian highly commended Bathroom entries.

Kirsty Davis Winner – New Zealand Designer Bathroom Suite

Day Bukh Architects Highly Commended – Australian Architect Bathroom

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Arc Seven 1 Highly Commended – Australian Designer Bathroom

Detail by Davinia Sutton Runner-up – New Zealand Designer Bathroom

WINNER: DESIGNER BATHROOM SUITE Kirsty Davis, Christchurch

Going with the flow Concrete walls and floors, softened by warm timber battens, feature consistently throughout this new home – including in the master suite

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For many people, concrete is too hard and harsh a material to be used prominently in an interior. But it is possible for a home to feature the positive qualities of concrete and yet still create a warm ambience – as seen in this master suite by designer Kirsty Davis.

Davis says the suite is at the rear of a modern home with a concrete tilt-slab construction and extensive glazing. She was called on early in the planning stages to design the kitchen and bathrooms and select materials and furnishings.

One of the first things she did was to adjust the master suite plan “The initial plan had a closet and an ensuite that were quite small and out of proportion with the bedroom,” she says.

By crimping space from the large adjacent garage, and moving the planned bath tub to the home’s main bathroom, she was able to increase the size of the closet and have enough room for a long vanity and generous double shower in the bathroom.

Davis felt it was important to have a continuity of materials throughout all the

Previous pages: Designer Kirsty Davis adjusted the initial plan for this master ensuite, taking out the bath and acquiring space from the large adjacent garage. As a result, the bathroom is in better proportion to the scale of the suite, with enough room for a generous double shower and a long his and hers vanity.

These pages: The home’s concrete tilt-slab construction continues into the master bedroom, but is softened by a rimu timber batten ceiling, which also wraps down the wall behind the bed.

Other walls in the room are painted white.

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Above: A low raw concrete nib wall provides some privacy for the toilet area behind the door.

The 80mm-thick mitred Caesarstone vanity top is consistent with the kitchen benchtop and vanity tops in the other bathrooms in the house – all designed by Kirsty Davis.

Facing page: Lightly patterned grey tiles in the bathroom tie in with the polished concrete floor here, and the bedroom’s concrete slab wall. A slatted timber shower floor softens the effect of the hard materials, with the slats in three sections so they can be easily lifted for cleaning.

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different areas of the home – including the use of concrete.

So the board-formed concrete wall that forms the spine of the home wraps around into the bedroom and is left exposed.

“To soften the effect, we installed a warm timber batten ceiling with a black negative detail – a feature used in the kitchen and living areas too. This also wraps down the wall behind the bed.”

A sliding glass door opens to a native planted area, while the rest of the room is all white, with little remaining wall space.

In the ensuite, the use of concrete continues with a heated, polished concrete floor and low privacy wall beside the toilet.

Lightly patterned tiles extend the grey theme, with those on the back wall of the shower being a slightly dark shade than on the other walls.

Here, the hard materials are again softened with timber slats – this time forming the shower base.

“Though these spaces do have hard, cold materials, the timber drastically changes the effect by adding warmth.”

Designer: Kirsty Davis, Kirsty Davis Kitchen Design Vanity cabinetry: Hagley Kitchens Benchtop: Caesarstone Raven by Shane Boyd Granite Basin: Istone top mount rectangular basin from Litt Plumbing Taps: Methven Surface tapware Bath: Emerge freestanding bath from Litt Plumbing Shower: Shower glass Canterbury Glass Shower fittings: Senso slider, Vibrant Ultra Rainhead Toilet: Vivo wall face toilet Flooring: Polished concrete by Freeman Ball Developments; carpet by Dominion flooring Wallcoverings: Tiles by Reptiles; concrete tilt slab formed panels by Freeman Ball Developments

Tiles: Reptiles, Cemento Ash Grey and Ash Charcoal Lighting: Fransden Ball pendants Ventilation: Smooth-Air Underfloor heating: Radiant Central Heating, Hot water systems: Rinnai gas Blinds: Weathermaster roller black-out blinds Walk-in wardrobe cabinetry: Hagley Kitchens Bedroom sideboard: Preston Gray Kitchens

Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Anthony Turnham

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Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathroom Suite – Winner

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Light from above No windows? No problem! Such was the case in this vault-like bathroom that counts the graceful movement of light from skylights as a feature

No, not a scene from a Harry Potter tale, but this bathroom by architect Matthew Day does indeed take on the magic of a secret chamber.

“The bathroom was conceived as a vault or secret chamber – the room has no windows and is only accessed via the upstairs bedrooms,” says Day. “Natural light comes in from curved skylights in the vaulted ceiling, which further enhances the sense of being in a hidden vault.

“For the wider aesthetic, the owners wanted a strong element of artisanal craftsmanship as opposed to a sterile, machined look. This led to the idea of a feature wall of handmade tiles.”

The tiles were inspired by eucalyptus trees in the area and were created by the owner, working with Bruce Rowe from Anchor Ceramics.

Handcrafted walnut joinery was introduced to soften the space and provide something warm to the touch. Plus, the wood’s deep redbrown colour complements the tilework.

“The curving lines of the tub connect with the curvaceous ceiling, while the floor-mounted bath spout accentuates the action of the water flowing into the bath – which, in turn, bounces reflections off the mosaic tiles. The movement of water is another natural feature in the design.”

Facing page: A handmade walnut trestle becomes a casual vanity unit matched with a wall cabinet and standing towel rack in the same red-brown wood species in this bathroom by Day Bukh Architects.

Above: Lying in the freestanding tub watching clouds pass overhead provides a relaxing escape for the owners in the windowless and, to an extent, hidden bathing space.

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Architect: Matt Day, Day Bukh Architects Vanity and cabinetry design: Aidan Morris Timber Furniture and Interiors Vanity and cabinetry: American Walnut in clear lacquer Basin: Countertop glazed ceramic basin

by Anchor Ceramics Basin mixer: Zucchetti Pan, wallmounted Bath: Parisi Onda Bath tapware: Parisi Tondo hand-held shower mixer; Zucchetti Pan floormounted bath spout Shower fittings: Parisi Tondo wallmounted shower arm; Parisi Tondo shower head; Zucchetti Pan mixer Toilet: WC Parisi envy Mk11 concealed cistern, wall-hung Towel rail: American walnut with clear lacquer, custom design by Chris Colwell Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Katherine Lu

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Right: Inspired by leaf forms and colours of eucalyptus trees, this feature wall – crafted in handmade mosaic tiles by the owner – forms a dramatic accent at one end of the sculptural bathroom. The curves of the freestanding tub echo the spirit of the vaulted ceiling overhead.

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Planet friendly Natural materials and a colourful shower feature wall give this bathroom a sense of opulence and relaxation For this project, the couple-owners of a 1930s character bungalow wanted a bathing space that would offer a sanctuary away from the world – one that expressed their outlook on life.

Sustainability, efficiency, and versatility was the design mantra for this bathroom and the wider studio loft addition it forms part of, says designer Jason Saunders of Arc Seven 1.

“For the bathroom, the homeowners wanted a space that expressed a simple layout and form and also linked to the minimalist aesthetic of the new studio.”

Inspired by the studio’s pared-back feel and

the quest for sustainability, the designer created a bathroom awash with natural elements.

“The varied palette of concrete, brass, plywood, granite, painted tiles and Venetian plaster evoke the desired relaxed aesthetic. And the bathroom’s serenity is further enhanced by the inclusion of an Illume skylight, powered by solar panels and turned on at the click of a switch.”

Vibrant blue encaustic tiles in the shower add a touch of opulence and work well with the smooth Venetian plaster finish, that in turn accentuate the room’s clean, minimalist lines.

The custom benchtop and floor are in concrete.

Above: An Illume, solar-powered skylight alternative brings a beautiful diffused light into this windowless bathroom. It was a fitting choice for the green-focussed design by Arc Seven 1 that includes a natural material palette. The plywood cabinetry to the left contrasts a custom concrete benchtop, while the walls are finished in Venetian plaster.

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Designers: Jason Saunders, Nicole Tollman – Arc Seven 1 Builder: Forte Builders Vanity: Plywood cabinet Benchtop: Concrete, custom Basin: Granite, custom Taps: Arq Sink Mixer, in Burnished Brass, from Rogerseller Toilet: Caroma Urbane Clean Flush Wall Faced Pan with inwall cistern Accessories: Eon accessories in burnished brass from Rogerseller Flooring: Polished concrete Wall coverings: Dulux AcraTex Venetian plaster Tiles: Blue Lantern encaustic tiles, from Surface Society Lighting: Illume Skylight Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Denise Rix

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Left: Vivid blue encaustic tiles add a splash of colour to the contemporary bathroom. The room’s minimalist feel continues the clean-lined aesthetic of the wider renovation.

Above: Burnished brass tapware paired with a granite basin reflect the design’s emphasis on natural materials. The brass accent is also continued in other accessories.

Contrast and balance This bathroom celebrates a strong, crisp feel while wood tones and curved elements soften the effect for an enduring look These pages: In this dramatic bathroom by professional design company Detail by Davinia Sutton, some elements like the vanity and tub pop and some, such as the shower fittings and towel rails, recede to the eye. Shapes as well as tones are set in pleasing contrast, with the square-edged towel rails and vanity being offset by the curvaceous stone tub and the toilet.

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A sense of balance in a design is everything – and that can range from contrasting forms, to contrasting hues or even juxtaposed textures.

This bathroom employs all of these options.

The design brief for the project was to create a bathroom that continued the overall modern approach taken with the home’s architecture, says designer Davinia Sutton.

To this end, the owners wanted a bathroom with clean, crisp lines and contemporary forms.

They also wanted the bathroom to reflect the use of modern materials, offer plenty of storage and include a degree of privacy for the shower zone.

“The design makes a bold statement on entry with a large freestanding, engineered stone bath set under the window,” says Sutton. “Adjacent to this, and playing off the fluid lines of the tub ,are the sharp, clean lines of a rectilinear custom vanity and plinth, set off from the back wall.

“The vanity basin and plinth behind are in Designer White moulded Corian, while the box base cabinet is finished in a textured, engineered wood veneer. The warm tones of the quarter-cut American white oak finish – also seen on the niche between the vanity basin and mirror-fronted, upper wall cabinet – mitigates

Designer: Davinia Sutton, Detail by Davinia Sutton Vanity cabinetry: Custom-designed in American White Oak quarter cut engineered veneer by Prime Panels Joiner: Lyall Park Joinery, Base and basin: Moulded Corian in Designer White Bath: Progetto Egg bath, engineered stone, freestanding Bath filler: Fantini Nostromo pillar tapware from Oakleys Shower fittings: Vola Shower Mixer; Vola Slide Shower; Allproof Shower waste Toilet: Duravit back-to-wall with Tropea 3 Pneumatic in-wall cistern Floor and wall tiles: Rin matt tiles in colour Liquorice Accessories: DCS Sirocco square towel rails; Inda Mai Love toilet brush holder; Vola toilet roll holder; Vola towel hook Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Runner-up Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Stephen Goodenough

Above: A curving engineered stone tub is juxtaposed with clean-lined engineered American white oak veneer cabinetry in this bathroom design – to mutual dramatic effect.

Facing page: Black fittings all but disappear against the matt black Liquorice wall and floor tiles in the bathroom’s double shower zone.

Instead of a glass partition, a tiled wall was introduced to meet the homeowners’ need for privacy.

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the sharpness of the modern Corian forms.”

While these forms stand out, the dark tones of the Liquorice wall and floor tiles recede, adding to the effect. And the same tiles also feature in the shower. As a result of these material choices, the bathroom’s palette is bold and strong, with the mix of contrasting finishes creating a feel of sharpness and personality.

Storage is provided by the mitred box and mirrored wall unit, while the niche between basin and cabinet is ideal for to-hand elements.

To bring privacy for someone showering, Sutton created a large walk-in dual shower

zone in behind a tiled wall. At the same time, the wall-hung toilet is tucked into the opposite corner of the room, which is also hidden from sight at the point of entry.

“Overall, the bathroom layout provides a clever use of space, while the contrasting play on forms and finishes fulfils the homeowners’ desired connection to their contemporary, cleanlined architectural home.” see more online: search 288233214 at Trendsideas.com

World of design A bathroom is only as good as its individual elements – to make your project soar, check out Elite Bathroomware’s modern showroom Above: This custom his-and-hers vanity, supplied locally by Elite Bathroomware, features a bevelled frame edge, a design detail liked by the homeowner on his travels and introduced into the vanity before it left the manufacturer in Germany.

The vanity’s recessed handles also feature the same finish as the woodlook porcelain tile flooring.

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A savvy designer and a strong sense of what you want are two drivers towards achieving a stunning bathing space. Then, there’s a third side to the effective design triangle – great products.

Luckily, it’s a whole lot easier to design a bathroom with a difference when you can source both imported and New Zealand-made bathroom fixtures of the highest standard of design and quality in one location.

The internet is fantastic but there’s really no substitute for walking into a spacious, modern showroom and seeing the presence of a wall surface or designer tapware line first hand, says

Elite Bathroomware director Josh Burkhead.

“This was the case for the bathrooms and powder room in this home, where the homeowner had a look in mind, being a modern aesthetic that wouldn’t date over time,” he says.

“We were able to supply the appropriate product for the design brief, which called on all of Elite Bathroomware’s experience in custom-made furniture and exclusive colour tapware ranges. This included having some key elements customised before they left the manufacturers in Germany.”

Features of the home’s family bathroom

include an Idaho stone bath, matching basins, Hansgrohe gunmetal tapware, a DCS towel ladder, and a unique New Zealand-made vanity featuring custom 45° cabinet edges and tile inlay handles matching the flooring.

Elite offers extensive variety, too, and the Idaho bath is a good example. The freestanding bath is offered in five colours and six designs.

The strong quartz amalgam is polished to precision for a surface that’s a pleasure to touch.

The Idaho’s grooves imitate the flow of waves, creating shadow lines as part of the look.

“For any bathroom design, it’s the attention

to detail that sets it apart – and we can help.”

Elite Bathroomware’s contemporary showroom has many inspirational design concepts, backed up by friendly, knowledgeable staff. The company also offers a full renovation service.

Visit the comprehensive Elite Bathroomware showroom at 59 Allens Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, phone (09) 274 7030, or alternatively email: sales@elitebathroomware.co.nz. Or visit the website at: www.elitebathroomware.co.nz save and share online: search 261355811 at Trendsideas.com

Above left: A freestanding Idaho stone bath is a feature of the family bathroom. The tub, matching Idaho basins and a DCS towel rail – custom-finished in gunmetal – were all sourced at Elite Bathroomware.

Top, middle, and above: Elite supplied many stand-out products for the home, including the NewZealand-made wood vanities with stone benchtops, and the tub pourer in a child’s bathroom. All vanities have the same custom front edges.

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Going underground A decision to place guest rooms in a basement level rather than adding a second storey gave greater flexibility to the design of this bold and innovative home

A deep and narrow L-shaped lot, with its prime lake and city views right at the back of the site doesn’t sound like the ideal starting point for designing a new home.

But being presented with just such a scenario didn’t phase Peterssen/Keller Architecture principal Gabriel Keller.

“When we looked at the site, we decided to takes its unusual aspects and use them as design inspiration and to our advantage,” he says.

Given the narrow frontage, and the way the site stepped up along its length,

Previous pages: This L-shaped home by Peterssen/ Keller Architecture is a bold planar composition of white stucco, extensive glazing and black steel, with sections of cedar to add warmth.

Left: The house sits to the back of a deep urban lot and is divided into three pavilions. The garage and entry form the first pavilion, with the main living pavilion up half a level inside.

Above: Stairs at the far end of the home lead to the master suite on the upper level of the third pavilion. Stained white oak, black steel and white walls reflect base interior finishes used throughout.

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Previous pages: The main living pavilion is one large open-plan living/dining/kitchen space, with banquette seating providing a subtle division between the living and the dining/kitchen areas.

Above: The fireplace has the sense of being a freestanding unit inserted in front of the glazing in the main living pavilion. White streaked, grey Aster tiles on the upper portion were lightly scored and honed to provide a hint of texture, while the black steel panel ties in with the window frames.

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Keller says the home was not really going to engage with the street or its neighbours – something that suited the owners who are very private.

“This played into the site working well, because we could pull the main living areas back to accentuate the view, and could separate them from the street.”

Early in the planning process, both the designer and the owners determined that the master bedroom should have the best views – which meant positioning it on an upper level.

However the owners didn’t want the rest of the home to be a two-storey structure.

“They are empty-nesters with grownup children who visit only occasionally, so they didn’t want to place guest rooms on a second level. Instead they wanted a basement level.”

Peterssen/Keller’s response to this specific combination of site characteristics and owner requests is a home that in itself is bold and innovative.

The plan consists of three pavilions – garage and entry in the first, the single

level main living pavilion in the second, and the master suite in the back pavilion.

Excavating the site allowed two guest rooms plus media room, storage and mechanical plant to be placed under the main living spaces.

But this is not a typical basement level with an underground ambience lacking in natural light and outdoor connections.

“We put garden wells in between the pavilions and planted them with trees and undergrowth,” says Keller. “These bring light and landscape into the lower level so

it doesn’t feel like being in a basement.”

The garden/lightwells have another advantage – providing a transparent link between the pavilions.

“From the lower level, you can look up to the living room, or from the living room you can see over to the study. It’s unusual to be in a house that looks in on itself.”

Having the main pavilion only one storey gave greater flexibility to the design of the master suite occupying the entire upper level of the third pavilion.

“Because of the orientation to the view,

Top: Walnut used for kitchen and other cabinetry tones in with cedar used on the exterior, while the floors are stained white oak.

Above: Positioning the master suite on the second level to make the most of the views was an early driver for how the house was designed.

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Above: A series of glass sliding panels allows the side of the main living pavilion to fully open up to the deck. The home’s three pavilions are separated by two light wells down to the lower level containing two guest rooms, a media room and storage. Planted with birch trees and ground cover, these light wells bring light into both levels and add to the home’s feeling of transparency.

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we knew it was going to be a glass box too.

Architecturally, it’s a stucco plane that has been folded over, like a piece of folded paper. And then the folded structure is eroded to hold the expanses of glazing.”

Beneath the master suite is an outdoor room complete with a fireplace set into a support wall for the upper floor. Two slim, black steel poles provide support on the opposite side, so that the master suite appears to hover above, while the pool stretches out in front Alongside the predominant stucco

components, black steel panels and cedar complete the material palette used for the home’s exteriors.

For the interiors, dark-stained white oak floors and white walls and ceilings create a restrained backdrop.

A series of sliding glass panels allows one side of the main living pavilion to be fully opened up to a deck and garden, that also connect to the outdoor room.

The opposite side of this pavilion also appears at first glance to be a glazed wall, with freestanding units – the fireplace,

cabinetry and the kitchen – set against it.

In reality these units are walled behind with the glazing just framing them.

Keller says that, together with the two light wells at each end, it feels like there’s glass all around you when you’re inside the main living pavilion.

“I didn’t anticipate the impact this would have until you’re actually inside the space. It’s a bit reminiscent of Philip Johnson’s Glass House.

“But it still feels like a private experience, even with all that exposure.”

Design: Peterssen/Keller Architecture, principals in charge Gabriel Keller and Lars Peterssen, project manager Ted Martin Interior design: Greg Walsh, Martin Patrick 3 Builder: Elevation Homes Structural engineer: Align Structural Landscape architect: TVL Studio Cladding: Stucco, stained cedar, metal panel Roofing: EPDM Doors and windows: Western Windows Skylights: Velux Flooring: Rift and quartered white oak from Alpine Hardwood Wallcoverings: Venetian plaster, Otto Painting Design

Paint: Interior – Benjamin Moore Simply White Lighting: Juno Fireplace: Indoors – Valor L2; outdoors – Empire Linear Kitchen cabinetry: Walnut by Braaten Creative Woods Countertop: Caesarstone in Blizzard White Oven, cooktop, refrigeration: Thermador Dishwasher: Bosch Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Paul Crosby

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At one with the scenery Spacious, welcoming and opening up to its setting in spectacular fashion, this Landmark Homes showhome in Whitianga offers an enviable lifestyle Above and facing page top: Twin peaks – this relaxed, well-appointed showhome, the Coromandel, is specifically designed to engage with a spectacular setting or outlook. The indoor-out door space, culminating in a feature timber-decked covered pavilion wing, is matched with the private master bedroom wing alongside. The hall ensures a clear line of sight through the home from front door to scenery.

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New Zealand has thousands of locations that boast spectacular scenery at every turn and, of these, there can be few as beautiful and unspoilt as the Coromandel. So what better part of the country to release an architectural showhome designed to open up to and celebrate its setting.

And the Coromandel design – the first showhome by Landmark Homes Coromandel – does just that. The eye-catching home captures the very best of living in this stunning coastal region.

At 262m2, this is a far cry from the classic Kiwi bach, but bigger homes set by the beach are becoming the new norm, says the Landmark

franchisee’s managing director Will Quigley.

“In fact, we have seen a real cultural shift.

Living by the beach was once thought to be for holiday homes – now people still build here with the intent of achieving a holiday home first, but with a view to one day moving and retiring here. There’s certainly been plenty of interest in achieving this enviable lifestyle, and that’s been supported by the wide interest in this home.

“We wanted to design a showhome that really maximised your sense of proximity to the water. And with the Coromandel you feel like you’re right on top of it,” says Quigley. “Right

from when you enter through the front door, this home feels like it’s at one with the setting.”

From the covered-portico entry, you pass through the gallery-style hall, past the private lounge/media room, and on to the open-plan living-kitchen-dining area with its grand sloping ceilings. This light-filled zone in turn opens to the home’s tall, luxurious rear pavilion which is all about relaxed, all-season entertainment.

“The generous indoor-outdoor living zone really is the star of the design,” says Quigley.

“Here, this space opens to broad views of the sparkling Whitianga waterways, but it could be

Left: Landmark often use popular Linea facings, and here the Coromandel franchisee opted for honed block and Linea Oblique, an extremely low-maintenance cladding that can be installed both vertically and horizontally. Everything is considered in the user-friendly design. To the left of the double garage there is a separate-entry storage space – ideal for an outdoor playground like the Coromandel.

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Above: Open sesame. Covered pavilions straight ahead and to the right, a sheltered outdoor room, high gabled ceilings, luxury timber decking suited to water locations – the Coromandel showhome really does create the perfect living environment for the perfect location.

Right: Even the kitchen splashback doubles as a panoramic window, in a design that honours its setting at every design opportunity

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any sea or bush outlook, which the peninsula and wider area is famous for.�

The feature living-pavilion wing is matched by the master bedroom wing which also reaches out to the scenery at the rear of the home. The two parallel wings together enclose a sheltered open-air space between them. And to complete the picture of a home designed to weave into its setting, the master wing is also separated from the media lounge by another shady pavilion.

Natural light and connections are everywhere.

The substantial four-bedroom house has a private, tucked-away office, dedicated laundry

with through access from garage to kitchen, and a modern, designer kitchen that also keeps the chef well and truly in touch with the setting A roomy, light-filled home, the Coromandel is an ultra-contemporary version of Landmark’s extremely popular Central Otago pavilion style.

For more information on Landmark Homes and the broad range of house plans on offer, freephone 0800 477 110. Or, alternatively head online: www.landmarkhomes.co.nz. see more online: search 295987698 or landmark at Trendsideas.com

Top: A character sliding internal door can be retracted to open the second living area up to the wider living zone. Both privacy and a sense of broad connection are addressed in this intelligently laid out showhome.

Above and left: The master bedroom, with, giant sliders retracted, is also very much at one with the scenery.

Luxury surfaces and modern fixtures feature in the master bathroom.

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Professional choice The most prominent surfaces in your home, your walls have a dramatic impact on the look and feel of your interiors. So, choosing the right paint colour can take your project to the next level Accentuating a room’s spaciousness or connecting to the wider environment can be as simple as choosing the right wall colour.

And trusted New Zealand home builder GJ Gardner Homes knows this well.

This GJ Gardner Hamilton showhome features Resene paints throughout, and includes the use of a dramatic, dark tone in the main living area, says Hamilton’s general manager Glen Archer.

“We chose Resene Baltic Sea as a colour that would connect tonally with the green surroundings in this new subdivision –

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Rotokauri Rise – and also with the grey tones of the local ranges. At the same time, it provides a welcoming, cosy aesthetic in this area of the home that already draws in ample natural light,” says Archer.

Resene Alabaster – a near white with a light blackened edge – was specified on the ceilings of the home, while the trims and doors are in Resene Double House White. No two Resene whites are the same, of course, and the latter is a greyed white, shadowy and versatile.

“Paint is a really important finish for

a home. Ensuring the balance of looking great and reducing maintenance is key for all our customers,” Archer says.

For details, visit a Resene ColorShop, freephone 0800 RESENE (737 363), or head online: www.resene.co.nz save and share online: search 291728084 at Trendsideas.com Above: Resene Baltic Sea adds to the dramatic, enfolding welcome of the second living space in this GJ Gardner Homes showhome in Hamilton.

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Above right: Soaring ceilings and an interior living zone that seems to go on forever are just two features of the award-winning residence.

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“The 307m2 four-bedroom, two-bathroom home maximises its double section site and has

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Honed concrete floors and carpet served by under-floor heating run by heat pump, make for a sunny warm home built to a modest budget.

The black Lakes showhome won Silver in the GIB Show Home Award category for excellence in workmanship, creativity and innovation in the Bay of Plenty Central Plateau Region.

“This home is a relatively modest 209m2 but

its intelligent layout maximises indoor-outdoor living along with getting the maximum amount of living and entertaining space from its size.”

As well as having a strong street presence thanks to its exterior cladding in shot blast brick and vertical weatherboard, the home is ideally set up for family and socialising. It features a large kitchen-dining-family area that opens directly to the sheltered deck, which is protected by the U-shape of the home. There are three bedrooms, a media room and a double garage.

A different showhome, also in Golden Sands, and the Lakes showhome are currently open to

view: Golden Sands showhome, 2 Fuller Street, Golden Sands, Papamoa. 1:00pm – 4:00pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. And the Lakes showhome, 70 Te Ranga Memorial Drive. 1:00pm – 4:00pm Wednesday to Sunday.

For further details, contact, Fowler Homes BOP, 120 Eleventh Ave, Tauranga, phone: (07) 579 9200, mobile: 027 559 9200. Alternatively, email: tonyob@fowlerhomes.co.nz or head to the website: www.fowlerhomes.co.nz save and share online: search 299611379 at Trendsideas.com

Top: This Fowler Homes BOP showhome is designed for a relaxed indoor-outdoor lifestyle. A major award for workmanship, creativity and innovation at the Master Builders House of the Year awards acknowledges its savvy design.

Above left and above: Shot blast brick teemed with vertical weatherboard ensures the modern home achieves great street presence.

The house wraps around and shelters a central courtyard.

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Vibrant faces Two gabled cottages linked by a flat-roofed element find delineation through dramatic paint colours Architectural form and exterior colours both played a role in this home’s design.

The new house – designed by architect Annabel Cropper of Nott Architects – is comprised of two gabled-roof cottages linked by a shared living and office space.

“The form and scale of the cottages is a nod to the heritage status of the area, while still achieving a modern feel. The bold forms are connected by a flat-roofed element that links and separates them.”

The stand-out architecture is further highlighted by dramatic cladding colours.

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”Resene Scoria – a red-brown – was chosen to offset the crisp geometry of the cottages with a warm rustic colour. At the same time, we wanted the cottages to have a monolithic quality, so chose the Resene Scoria to match the red Dimondek roofing for a continuous colour.”

This same tone already existed in the historic cottages in the area, so the choice of colour is also a nod to these houses.

The other main cladding colour used was Resene Picton Blue, which was chosen to distinguish the flat roofed, central form

as a more abstract, contemporary element.

The paints are in Resene Lumbersider based on a tough 100% acrylic resin that maximises durability in exposed settings.

For details, visit a Resene ColorShop, freephone 0800 RESENE (737 363), or head online: www.resene.co.nz save and share online: search 291727906 at Trendsideas.com This page: Low sheen and washable, Resene Picton Blue and Resene Scoria, both in Resene Lumbersider, bring separation and connection on this project.

Place to be This contemporary, flowing showhome designed and built by GJ Gardner is in a young Hamilton suburb that’s as charming as it is central

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Location, location, location meets a relaxed modern family lifestyle, with this stand-out, raked-roof showhome in Te Rapa, Hamilton.

GJ Gardner selected Rotokauri Rise for the new showhome, Hamilton’s latest residential development, says Jeff de Leeuw, owner of the home builder’s Hamilton/Waikato franchise.

“Up-and-coming Rotokauri Rise has almost 900 sections and is centrally located in handy proximity to both The Base and Te Awa Mall.

The subdivision offers a great place to live for a family as it interweaves quality park areas and wetlands, bringing many recreational options.”

The high-ceilinged showhome features two generous living areas and a dining space that all flow together, a dedicated laundry and a simple, efficient kitchen at its very heart. The quality Linea weatherboard and brick home boasts a central circulation hallway and a large master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.

For more on the home and the Rotokauri Rise subdivision, call GJ Gardner Homes Hamilton: (07) 850 9950, website: www.gjgardner.co.nz. save online or to see more homes: search 229122376 or gj gardner at Trendsideas.com

Above left: In this new Rotokauri Rise showhome by GJ Gardner Hamilton/Waikato, a sculptural display unit provides a stylish divide between second lounge and dining.

Top and above: The modern kitchen has everything to hand while the master bedroom, separated by a hall corridor, offers a quiet place to be.

Left: A raked roofline translates into high ceiling spaces in the Linea weatherboard and brick-clad home.

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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

The Trends International Design Awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding homes in a variety of countries.

The judges look for innovative ways a designer meets the needs of the owner, while at the same time overcoming the challenges a specific site can set. The two winning homes featured here address both those aspects from different starting points – the renovation of a classic villa and the design of a new family home on a prominent bayside site.

NEW ZEALAND ARCHITECT-DESIGNED RENOVATION WINNER MATT BREW ARCHITECT

From retention tanks to digging the garage in under the house, a lot of behind the scenes work went into this expansive, lifestyle-changing renovation

AUSTRALIAN ARCHITECT-DESIGNED NEW HOME WINNER SAOTA IN ASSOCIATION WITH TKD

Despite sitting on a prominent bayside site, this new family home makes the most of the views without compromising privacy

WINNER: ARCHITECT-DESIGNED RENOVATION Matt Brew Architect, Auckland

Future-proofing history From retention tanks to digging the garage in under the house, a lot of behind the scenes work went into this expansive, lifestyle-changing renovation Previous pages: The veranda steps were moved and the garage tucked in underneath, otherwise the street side of this renovated villa has retained its classic charms.

Above: An extension to the rear building line is concealed by a new rear veranda, creating a deeper living area, while maintaining a traditional appearance to the roofline.

Facing page: Classic detailing was restored in the hall and front rooms.

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It can be tricky finding the available space to meet your family’s expanding needs. Sometimes, however, the renovation gods are on your side. Prior to upgrade, this residence already sat high on the land, so the option of digging down without lifting the home up was a way forward.

This paved the way to the renovation of the grand traditional villa, says architect Matt Brew.

“The residence had had earlier work done, probably in the 1980s,” says Brew. “The interior was tidy but, typical of a home of this period, the rooms were enclosed, with the living, dining and kitchen all separate from each other.

“The house definitely needed modernising, with connections improved to the outdoors – and the garden also needed re-imagining. Plus, the garage had been sited to the rear of the back yard. The set-up wasn’t particularly liveable.”

To address this, the homeowners’ wanted to introduce an open-plan living/dining/kitchen space at the rear, connected to a new outdoor terrace suitable for entertaining.

“Before reworking any rooms in the home, we first brought the garage in under the house – digging out the ground rather than raising the house. This labour-intensive move had two

Previous pages: The new living area is tucked around the corner from the hall for a more intimate feel. Existing floorboards were matched with new stained wood, bringing continuity right through the family home. A feature inserted wall includes a fireplace and concealed storage.

The concrete hearth is echoed in the concrete table top in the dining area.

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major advantages,” says Brew. “Essentially, it reclaimed the use of the garden for the family and, along with the convenience of internal garaging, it also allowed for a downstairs guest suite and study.”

While this looks like a tidy design response, especially with the new garage worked into the home’s classic front facade, the project required a lot of digging and drainage, including installing retention tanks under the drive.

Existing rooms were reworked as part of the renovation – the master bedroom was moved to the front of the home and given a new

ensuite and dressing room, while a new family bathroom was introduced to service the two children’s bedrooms and guest bedroom. Plus the old lounge was reworked as a media room.

“However, the biggest change was creating the new contemporary living zone and terrace.

“We built out the rear of the home to increase the area of the new kitchen-living-dining space and wrapped the side verandah around to the rear. This extended the footprint further and created a transition out to the terrace and pool.”

Much larger timber doors were added in this area to enhance the indoor-outdoor lifestyle

and skylights were added to keep things light.

While there are cross-overs, such as classic kickboards seen in the now modern space, Brew did draw a subtle line between the old and new.

“As part of the project we freed up a sightline right through the home from the front door out to the new rear pool and spa pool. Where the hall runs into the new living zone, a pocket slider with a classic decorative pattern can be drawn across for both heat and noise control.”

Also glimpsed as part of the home’s front-toback-vista is the dramatic entertainer’s kitchen.

While the veined Atlanta stone on benchtops

and splashback makes a strong statement, the otherwise minimalist kitchen includes a hidden scullery and laundry, and a small study area concealed behind foldaway doors.

The terrace is set at mid level between the house floor level and the garden, to make for a comfortable transition between the two.

“Collaborating with Indigo Design’s Tomi Williams on interior finishes also lifted the project. Overall, we’ve created a more modern, spacious home, with a minimal extension to the rear. The exterior still looks traditional, but with the interior layout of a modern home.”

These pages: The hallway offers line of sight right through the retained, more traditional spaces and on through the reworked large living zone to the new pool, spa and landscaped grounds at the rear. At the point where the broad hallway opens to the new living zone, a pocket slider can be drawn across to separate the old and the new, either for acoustic or heating control.

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Architect: Matt Brew Architect Builder: Swney Builders Interior design: Tomi Williams, Indigo Design Kitchen designer: Matt Brew in association with Indigo Design Cabinetry design: Matt Brew Kitchen manufacturer: Optimum Furniture Cladding: Painted timber weatherboard Roof: Corrugated colour steel Flooring: Dark walnut stained kauri, from Freedom Furniture Window/door joinery: Double glazed timber joinery by MIL Joinery Window/door hardware: from Halliday Ballie Paints: Resene Heating: Escea gas fireplace Kitchen sink: Ikon, stainless steel Taps: Dornbracht by Metrix Oven, stove, refrigerator: Miele Ventilation: Neff Microwave: Panasonic Dishwasher: Fisher and Paykel Waste unit: InSinkErator Kitchen cabinetry: 2 pot lacquer, Resene Qtr Merino, low sheen finish Benchtops: Island and perimeter – Atlantic stone, honed; raised end table – stainless steel, bead blasted Splashback: Atlantic stone Pendant lights: Bramah pendant in bronze by Simon James Design Bar stools: Oak tops with brass legs, custom by Indigo Design Outdoor furniture: Dawsons Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel

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Left: Floating steps help keep everything feeling light and provide a degree of separation between the classic look rear veranda and the new pool, spa and play area. The ground drops away on one side of the pool effectively avoiding the need for a pool fence in that area.

While the doors on the rear of the home are now larger, they’re also in keeping with the look of the classic white weatherboard facade.

WINNER: ARCHITECT-DESIGNED NEW HOME SAOTA & Tanner Kibble Denton Architects, Sydney

Private screening Despite sitting on a prominent bayside site, this new family home makes the most of the views without compromising privacy Previous pages: Although sited on a corner next to a popular beach, public pier and boat club, this large family home retains a high degree of privacy on its street facade. A mesh panel strategically positioned in front of the upper floor bedroom window allows occupants to enjoy the outlook, while screening the view into the interior from passers-by.

These pages: The home’s staircase is set within a glass box just to the side of the entranceway. Yet it too is screened from the street by the mesh panel and also by vertical timber battens around the stairs, which add a sculptural effect.

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The most desirable sites aren’t always the most straightforward ones when it comes to building a new home. Often an architect has to resolve competing issues of views, sun and privacy.

The north-facing site for the home shown here is literally a stone’s throw away from one of Sydney’s prized harbour bays. While a promenade runs between it and the water, that wasn’t the only privacy consideration architects SAOTA had to account for when planning the house.

The corner site was also adjacent to a

wharf and a popular boating club, plus there was a park directly opposite – all resulting in high pedestrian traffic and high visibility for the property.

Project director Philip Olmesdahl says SAOTA worked in association with TKD Architects to meet the challenge of maximising views and outlooks towards the water and park, while at the same time providing privacy for the owners.

“The single biggest driver for the orientation of the house was to have all the principal living rooms opening onto large

Previous pages: Large, slim framed glass panels open up the family, dining and formal living areas to the outdoor living terraces, and make the most of the view over the bay. Using the same stone floor inside and out, and having the terrace’s white ceiling also extend partially into the interior subtly blurs the lines between indoors and outdoors.

Above: Complete with a concrete countertop, the kitchen is a casual hub for the family and includes a separate scullery and pantry off to the right.

As in other areas of the home, the timber batten ceiling conceals lighting and other services.

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terraces, with steps down to the garden on the waterside face,” says Olmesdahl.

The garden is raised above the pedestrian promenade, giving privacy from the beach and creating an uninterrupted visual connection between the garden and bay itself from within the house.

Having established openness on this face, the house was then organised on a U-shaped plan, with the arms of the U wrapping round a protected courtyard.

“This creates an entirely private outdoor play area for the children, while also

bringing more natural light into the rooms that surround it.”

The largest outside face of the U is on the opposite side of the house and creates a defined street edge, which also needed to address privacy issues, particularly for rooms on the upper level.

This was achieved with blank portions of masonry wall and having some picture windows set high so passers-by can’t see in. But the architects wanted a guest room above the garage to take in the park view.

“Panels of fine woven mesh were

placed in front of the window – from the street you can’t see what’s happening on the interior, but from inside there is still an effective view out through the mesh.”

These mesh panels also extend to screen the glazed stairwell, plus were placed outside other bedrooms where privacy could potentially be compromised.

A large, timber roof canopy cantilevers over the street facade and is continued round to the bayside of the house, adding a light, floating touch to the architecture.

Olmesdahl says that SAOTA worked

closely with TKD and builders Horizon to ensure a successful connection between the building shell and the interior.

“The interiors continue the use of some of the materials seen on the exterior, such as the timber ceilings and off-shutter concrete, while travertine flooring flows directly from internal living areas to adjacent terraces.

“Using a lot of warm, natural materials and a very detailed approach to the interior architecture overcomes the danger of a contemporary home becoming too cold.”

Top: The family living area in front of the kitchen also opens to the covered barbecue and outdoor dining terrace.

Above: The U-shape design of the house wraps around a private courtyard, providing a sheltered and private place for the children to play.

Following pages: The upper floor contains four ensuite family bedrooms and guest room, plus a study and media room. Interior finishes include a calming backdrop of white painted plaster, offshutter concrete and timber.

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Architect: SAOTA – project team Philip Olmesdahl, Erin Gibbs and Duke Williams Architects in association: Tanner Kibble Denton Architects (TKD) Interior decor: ARRCC Contractor: Horizon Consulting Engineers: ACOR Consultants Landscaping: Wyer & Co Pool: Premier Pools Cladding: Kaynemaile Screens from Austaron Surfaces Off-form concrete: Masterform Window/door joinery: Glazed doors and windows by Vitrocsa Australia (primary); AJ Aluminium (secondary) Door Hardware: LSW Architectural Timber batten ceiling: Woodform Architectural Tiles: Stone floor from Worldstone; wall tiles from Academy Tiles Underfloor heating: Inform Energy Lighting: Point of View Airconditioning: Southern Cross Climate Control Fireplaces: Realflame Ceiling fans: Bigass Motorised blind and curtain systems: Aalta; fabrics

by Piega Lift: Domus Kitchen cabinetry: Limewashed Tasmanian Oak and polyurethane joinery by Enth Degree Benchtop: Concrete slab by 2barrows Sink: Franke Taps: KWC Ovens: Miele Cooktop: Gaggenau Ventilation: Qasair Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Winner Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Adam Letch

Left: Cantilevered ceilings protect and define the outdoor living and dining terraces that overlook the bay. Stone steps used to delineate the formal and informal areas of the interior also extend to separate the outdoor zones, as well as providing a connection to the garden.

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