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Real estate agents often say the kitchen is one of the major factors that sways potential buyers of a home. But these days, it's just as likely that the home's bathrooms will also influence a sale. So if you're about to embark on a bathroom renovation or are designing the bathrooms in a new home, how do you ensure they will have wide appeal if you want to sell later?

One of the best ways for you to start creating the bathroom – kitchen or home – you've always wanted is to look through recently completed projects by top designers and architects. To help you with that, we’ve collected some of the latest design and product ideas in this issue of Trends. And when you've looked through these, you'll find even more at our Trendsideas.com website, where we continually update and add to our 160,000+ images, nearly 21,000 articles and over 1000 videos.

Plus we can put you in touch instantly with professionals and companies who can help to make all your final decisions easier.

Join us today on Trendsideas.com where you'll discover a wealth of ideas, information and inspiration!

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This award-winning ensuite by Hither Consulting reflects the wider home’s Hamptons style with a modern accent. Head to Trendsideas.com to see more TIDA Bathrooms winners

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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS 2019 RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN NEW ZEALAND DESIGNER BATHROOM I AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER BATHROOM NEW ZEALAND ARCHITECT BATHROOM AUSTRALIAN ARCHITECT BATHROOM The Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – are a search for the best bathrooms, kitchens and homes across a number of the countries where Trends has a presence.

NEW ZEALAND WINNERS NEW ZEALAND ARCHITECT BATHROOM KAMERMANS ARCHITECTS NEW ZEALAND DESIGNER BATHROOM DETAIL BY DAVINIA SUTTON

The TIDAs start with awards programmes within countries, and

NEW ZEALAND ARCHITECT BATHROOM SUITE

we’re pleased to announce four of those winners here.

WILSON & HILL ARCHITECTS

DETAIL BY DAVINIA SUTTON is the category winner for TIDA New Zealand Designer Bathroom

NEW ZEALAND DESIGNER BATHROOM SUITE

HITHER CONSULTING is the category winner for TIDA Australia Designer Bathroom KAMERMANS ARCHITECTS is the category winner for TIDA New Zealand Architect Bathroom

DUNLOP DESIGN NEW ZEALAND POWDER/GUEST ROOM DETAIL BY DAVINIA SUTTON

ARCHER DESIGN is the category winner for TIDA Australia Architect Bathroom

HIGHLY COMMENDED NEW ZEALAND ENTRIES

These four bathrooms now progress to be judged alongside

ANNIKA ROWSON

other award-winning bathrooms within their respective

BLAKHAUS DESIGN

countries, to identify the TIDA New Zealand and the TIDA

DESIGN HAUS

Australia Bathroom of the Year winners.

DETAIL BY DAVINIA SUTTON

And those winners will go forward to our international awards, to

DU BOIS DESIGN DUNLOP DESIGN

ultimately identify the TIDA International Bathroom of the Year.

EJ BUILDING

Trends and TIDA congratulate Detail By Davinia Sutton, Hither

FYFE KITCHENS

Consulting, Kamermans Architects and Archer Design for the

HUNTER ANDERSON ARCHITECTURE

winning designs featured here, and we look forward to seeing how they progress through the next stages of the TIDAs.

JALCON HOMES JOHN MILLS ARCHITECTS LANDMARK HOMES MASONRY DESIGN SOLUTIONS MELANIE CRAIG DESIGN SGA STICKS AND STONES DESIGN

WINNER: ARCHITECT BATHROOM Archer Design, Sydney

Lap of luxury Harmonising classic elements go hand in hand with more contemporary features in this glamorous ensuite in a traditional home

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Achieving refinement in a bathroom design isn’t about celebrating one fine finish, but rather about introducing a thoughtful balance of many.

This generous monochrome master ensuite

by Archer Design is designed to be in keeping with the architecture firm’s wider renovation of a large, traditionally styled family home.

Principal Richard Archer says the elegant white wainscoting together with classic chair rails and framing are all in tune with the home’s original interior aesthetic.

“These classic elements are blended with dark-toned, modern timber veneer cabinetry,

and expansive slabs of smooth Calacatta marble, together with feature panels of Carrara mosaic tile,” says Archer. “The flooring is a soft-toned travertine marble which is in turn balanced with gleaming white rectified porcelain wall tiles.”

Furthering the dovetailing between classic and 21st century elements, the architect also contrasted bold, modern Tom Dixon accessories with a traditional Delft lidded urn on the vanity.

In a bathroom where the luxurious surfaces speak for themselves, the function-rich side of the design is downplayed visually. For example, plenty of storage is provided with large mirror-

fronted cabinetry over the vanity and below counter drawers that recede from sight within the dark wood veneer. Everything one needs is close to hand but carefully concealed, in order to maintain the calm clean lines of the architecture.

Similarly discreet, a wet zone housing the freestanding tub and spacious, open shower is separated from the toilet by a glass wall.

“The wet zone’s generous size allowed for plenty of space to feature a matte silver Tom Dixon Bash Vessel atop a stone plinth,” says Archer. “This forms an elegant, modern focal point for the entire bathroom.”

Previous pages: What a difference great design makes. This fresh, glamorous, light-filled ensuite by Archer Design is located in what was previously a pair of dark and poorly planned dressing rooms.

Above left and above: The long bathroom combines classic surfaces such as marble and mosaic tile with modern elements, like the clean-lined vanity and countertop basins.

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Architect and interior designer: Richard Archer and Domenic Ciccio, Archer Design Builder: JMC Builders/Developers Vanity: Timber veneer, JMC Builders Vanity benchtop: Statuario Venato, from Granite and Marble Works Bath: Black & White Decina Kolora, from Reece Basin: Roca Diverter 750 Taps: Matte Black Mizu Soothe, from Reece Shower fittings: Mizu Bloc 200mm Overhead Shower and Milli Axon Hi Rise Shower, both from Reece Toilet: Bocci Matte Black Paco toilet, from ACS Bathrooms; Sigma 50 Akril Jet Black, from Geberit Accessories: Black Heated Towel Rail Kado Bar 630; Stormtech tile insert floor waste Floor: Shima Chiaro Stone tiles, from Skheme Wall coverings: Statuario Venato, from Granite and Marble Works; Bianco Carrara Hex Stone, from Classic Tiles; Sable Oak Laminate Timber Veneer, from New Age Veneer Tiles: White gloss rectified tiles, from Skheme Lighting: K72 IP55 downlight, from Modular Lighting Underfloor heating: Devex Hot water system: Rinnai Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Luc Redmond

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Left: Looking more like an art gallery than a bathroom, the wet zone’s generous size allowed for a freestanding tub, a large shower and even a contemporary designer urn on a stone plinth – with plenty of space in between. Contrasting the broad use of classic stone, the fittings in the bathroom are black and decidedly modern. A tall louvred window allows for views out and sunlight in – brightening what had been a dark corner of the home before the bathroom was relocated here.

WINNER: ARCHITECT BATHROOM Kamermans Architects, Auckland search | save | share at

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Form dovetails function For these bright, cheerful, user friendly bathrooms, the designer’s attention to simple, effective solutions has created an appealing, enduring aesthetic

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Over complicating or over detailing a design can not only detract rather than enhance, it can also actually stand in the way of everything working well day to day. Luckily, these bold, alike bathrooms are the very antithesis of that.

The two bathrooms – a main bathroom and ensuite – were designed by award-winning architect Frans Kamermans in similar style.

The two spaces reflect his thinking that strong shapes and a limited colour/material palette are more effective than a plethora of textures, tones and fussy detailing.

“Having worked with us before, the owners

agreed with our functional design approach which included one-piece vitreous china basins and tops rather than popular vessel-style vanity bowls,” says Kamermans. “Not only do they look clean and smart, they avoid the need for hard to clean, silicone joints between top and basin.”

Regarding the bathrooms’ bright aesthetic, design clues were taken from the owners. He, being from the South Island, chose Southland Silver Beech for the bathroom ceilings as well as the cabinets and ledges. Her favourite colour is blue, which was incorporated into various areas of the home, including the kitchen cabinetry,

Preceding pages and these pages: Clean-lined, aesthetically enduring and highly functional, this general bathroom features a broad use of cool, pale blue subway-shaped tiles and warm-look Southland Silver Beech. The wood is a favourite of one owner while the blue is a favourite of the other. Chrome handles and accessories, all of similar form, provide accents. The bold, cheerful design – all but repeated on the ensuite in the home – is by architect Frans Kamermans.

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Architect: Frans Kamermans, Kamermans Architects Vanities: Custom in Southland Silver Beech, designed by Kamermans Architects, built by Creative Kitchens Tub, main bathroom: Bette Starlet Oval bath, from Franklins Basins: Catalano, from Plumbline Taps: Treemme Klab, from Spazio Casa Shower fittings: Treemme, from Spazio Casa Toilet: Catalano, from Plumbline Accessories: Progetto, from Plumbline Flooring and wall coverings: Azzuro tiles, from Spazio Casa Lighting: Custom vanity fitting designed by Kamermans Architects; additional lighting by Lighthouse Ventilation: Simex Heating: Under-tile heating Heated towel rail: DCS, from Plumbline Hot water systems: Rinnai, from SafeGas Blinds: Lahood; rail by Vanda Holdings Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jacob Carter

This page: The master ensuite has the same clean, bold look and feel of the main bathroom. In a design where simplicity is to the fore, the ledge above the basins is in the same proportions as the wood pelmet – seen in images of the other bathroom. The glass shower adds to the sense of space and allows someone showering to still take in the views. In another example of practical design, the stall is designed to avoid need for an operable door.

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glass splashbacks, front door and the bathroom tiles. The pale blue floor and wall tiles contrast and complement the clear finish wood surfaces.

Timber lighting pelmets over the mirrorfront wall cabinets extend use of the Southland silver beech. They also fall in with Kamermans’ thinking in terms of practical, honest design.

“Often dedicated lighting in a bathroom can be from the ceiling, but there is a practical issue there in that with an overhead light, shadows fall across your face offering poor illumination for shaving or makeup,” he says. “By introducing pelmet lighting, the entire face is lit-up, a

similar principle to ball lights round a makeup mirror in a Hollywood dressing room.”

In further pursuit of strength and simplicity, the taps, floor-standing tub pourer and the door handles are all of a similar contemporary form.

Even the towel rails continue the clean-lined chrome look. But, instead of going with a multirail, Kamermans introduced several shorter rails in symmetry. As well as offering plenty of towel space, aesthetically they look fantastic. to save and share online: search 382645665 at Trendsideas.com

WINNER: DESIGNER BATHROOM Hither Consulting, Saratoga, NSW search | save | share at

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Fresh outlook This ensuite reflects the wider home’s Hamptons style with a modern accent

Preceding pages and these pages: For this ensuite by Hither Consulting, the ceiling was removed to reveal the home’s traditional architectural lines, accentuated by uplighting. The bathroom design reflects the new home’s classic-Hamptons-with-atwist look by using time-honoured materials along with more modern inclusions – such as the curvaceous limestone basins on the more classic solid French oak vanity. The basins are from the same design range as the bathroom’s slipper tub.

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Working along with the whole house architect allows a bathroom designer to address the very bones of the space before a single tile is laid.

Hither Consulting, with designer Angelique Perak at the helm, was engaged to work together with the architects on this bathroom in a new home. The collaboration was to enhance the relationship between the architecture and the bathroom’s joinery, finishes, and detailing.

“Essentially, the owners requested a master ensuite sanctuary that would work in harmony with the architects’ Hamptons-style pavilion home with a twist. The bathroom also had to echo the home’s seaside, resort-like ambience.”

“To extend the casual elegance of the space we removed the proposed bathroom door and introduced a second opening at the bath end of the space,” says Perak. “This opened up views out to the lagoon when the owner is in the bath.

“The Victoria & Albert Amalfi slipper bath seemed the perfect nod to the traditional detailing of the home with a modern style.”

The home’s pavilion concept was extended in this area by opening up the space above the main beams and adding up-lighting to enhance the architectural forms. Discreet lighting is used elsewhere to highlight elegant detailing.

“Warm travertine floor tiles create a visually soft base for the bathroom. Encaustic tiles in the shower add a classic patterning, which is in harmony with the tones and textures of the stone and panelling in other areas of the home.”

The fluid lines of the sculptural limestone basins are balanced against the classic forms of the organic bronze tapware and accessories. The vanity unit itself was crafted in solid French oak with the grain matched to the drawer fronts.

There is also a classic open towel shelf below.

“We replaced the originally proposed mirror-fronted cabinets with a custom bronze framed mirror and elegant floating oak shelves.”

The resulting space provides a relaxed yet refined oasis to complete the master suite.

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Bathroom designer: Angelique Perak, Hither Consulting Architect: Walter Barda Design Vanity and benchtop: French Oak, by Construct Central Coast Bathtub and vanity basins: Victoria & Albert Amalfi, from Candana Bathware Taps: Brodware, from Candana Bathware Showerstall: Popham Fretwork tile, from Onsite Tiles Toilet: Catalano, from Rogerseller Accessories: Brodware Flooring: Travertine Grigio Chiaro, honed, from STS Stone Wallcoverings: Custom VJ Linings: Lighting: Tovo Underfloor heating: Comfort Heat, from Warm Floors Hot water systems: Rheem Solar Gas boosted Blinds: Plantation Shutters from Open Shutters Drapes: Elliott Clarke: Artech Blinds Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Justin Alexander

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Right: With its bold pattern tiling, black fittings and glass door, the shower stall has a contemporary feel.

Facing page: The aptly named slipper bath provides a focal point at one end of the long ensuite. Traditional, but not quite, the tub is a perfect response to the wider home’s classic-with-a-twist decor. The white weatherboard finish on the wall and raked ceiling follow the traditional Hamptons-style signature look.

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WINNER: DESIGNER BATHROOM Detail by Davinia Sutton, Christchurch

A touch of splendour Cultural vitality, luxury and ergonomics all go together in this lustrous master ensuite

Previous pages: This master ensuite by designer Davinia Sutton offers a decor with a difference. Marble floor and wall tiles provide the backdrop for more prominent finishes.

Above: All that glitters – blown glass bowls hand-painted in gold create opulent features sitting proud on a Crema Marfil Marble vanity benchtop at the entry to the space. Gold-plated taps add to the luxurious material palette.

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Balance is a key factor in designing a great bathroom but achieving this can be tricky when a strong cultural accent is part of the mix. Here, vibrant feature elements are balanced by cool marble wall tiles and the warmth of wood.

The owners’ brief to TIDA award-winning designer Davinia Sutton for this master ensuite in a contemporary architectural home was for a bold design that would sit centre stage in their master wing. It needed to offer a wow factor and pay homage to their Indian culture and background, in a modern context.

“As the ensuite was to integrate seamlessly

into the modern architecture and the overall feel of the master wing – a private zone in which to linger and restore – it was imperative that the design was clean lined,” says Sutton. “At the same time the ensuite had to feature attractive fittings and fixtures and incorporate reference to a culture that celebrates boldness and colour.”

While the overall result is both restrained and modern, there are elements of boldness and vibrancy seen throughout.

The practical layout includes a double walkin shower space at one end of the footprint. This is fitted with a slide and rainshower head as well

as body jets to provide a full shower experience.

A separate toilet space is set between two walls, providing a degree of privacy for the user.

“To enhance the sense of spaciousness and create the wow factor the ownerswanted, we positioned the vanity at the entry into the bathroom, and designed it as a piece of furniture.

“The dark oak, engineered veneer finish sets the stage for the contrasting Crema Marfil polished marble top and the stunning blown-glass, hand-painted gold relief vanity bowls. This, in combination with the gold plated, contemporary wall-mounted tapware, makes strong

reference to the owner’s Indian cultural ties, with an element of sophisticated bling.”

And the vanity is as practical as it is dramatic.

The substantial piece offers plenty of storage, with further cabinet capacity behind the custom steel-framed mirrors above. The latter include handy concealed powerpoints together with the luxury of mirror-demisting heat pads.

The freestanding stone bath was selected for its simplicity and restrained form, and nestles theatrically within three walls.

The bathroom’s main wall tiling is a 600mm x 600mm modular Crema Marfil polished marble

Above: Gold-painted basins and glittering feature walls are balanced by dark-toned veneer on the double vanity and the marble wall tiles that match the vanity top. The freestanding bathtub adds to the theatrical drama of the master ensuite and contributes to the bathroom’s overall feeling of lightness and spaciousness.

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Designer: Detail by Davinia Sutton Vanity cabinetry: Melamine Oak Noir carcass, doors in Charred Oak veneer,

by Prime Panels Benchtop: Natural Crema Marfil Marble Bath: Apaiser Haven 1800, freestanding Bath pourer: Vola FS1-66, freestanding Basins: Flare 400mm Crystal basin, White/Gold, by Glass Design Taps: Vola Dark Gold Shower tapware: Vola Thermostat 6400 3-way diverter; Vola 080D-66 Dark Gold rainhead, ceiling mounted, Toilet: Darling New 625mm wall hung Pan Suite Sensowash white; Tropea 3 Pneumatic dual flush, in-wall cistern Accessories: Vola toilet roll holder, single robe hook and wall-mounted toilet brush holder Heated towel rail: DCS Curvestone, black Ventilation: Bex Plaque Grille ventilator Wallcoverings: Atlas Concorde Bronze Luxury mosaic; Crema Marfil Marble 600 x 600 Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Anthony Turnham

Above: Showered in luxury – the shower has gold-plated fittings and one wall in the twinkling mosaics.

Above right: And also bathed in luxury – large-format marble tile on the floor and side walls create a serene aesthetic and let the freestanding tub, gold pourer and reflective mosaic tile lead the eye.

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tile for a simple, contemporary look. However, the large-format tile also celebrates by contrast the glittering Atlas Concorde Bronze Luxury mosaic tile seen behind the bath and repeated on the side walls of the shower stall.

“Together, the two wall surfaces provide a layered depth of form, enhancing the feeling of space. The tile selection also provides a strong cultural reference, albeit in a modern context.”

Lighting was carefully selected to enhance and accent the lustrous bathroom space. Careful consideration of placement creates an effect that enhances the textures and finishes in the room.

“While the design utilises all the available space, the mix of selected fittings and fixtures, materials and palette, ensures the desired sense of luxury,” says Sutton “The master ensuite’s serene feel belies its extensive functionality and reference to a strong cultural background.” see more images online: search 382659145 at Trendsideas.com see more online: search tida bathrooms at Trendsideas.com

Make it personal Warm, cool, inviting, or atmospheric – a deft choice of colour has a major impact on your project Standing out or seamlessly fitting in are often roles that fall to paint finishes.

However, there are other ways that a paint choice can make the difference to a project.

For this project, designers Yellowfox and QPC Build Group opted to add colour to the master bedroom to differentiate the private space from the rest of the home.

Plus, introducing a slightly darker, moodier colour to the walls – Resene Tuna – and leaving both the trims and ceilings in Resene Half Black White helps to frame the private and generous-sized bedroom.

The dark tone also makes the bedroom’s custom feature wooden shutters pop.

Resene Tuna was carried right through the room to luxurious effect. A matte finish, such as Resene SpaceCote Flat, brings extra depth and luxe to dark colours.

The paint introduced a strong sense of character in its own right, and this look is accentuated when paired with darker linens and drapes. The result is a characterfilled retreat that is refined and elegant.

The designers chose Resene for the rest of the interior, too, including opting for

Resene Half Gravel in the powder room.

For details, visit a Resene ColorShop, freephone 0800 RESENE (737 363), or head online: www.resene.co.nz save and share online: search 291728910 at Trendsideas.com see more online: search resene at Trendsideas.com Above: Character, framing and dramatic contrast were all achieved by a careful selection of Resene paints in this new home project.

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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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bathrooms, viewing the glossy galleries and reading the informed articles, reflecting the expert ideas of hundreds of architects and designers. Next, check out some of the unique videos showcasing the newest fittings and latest bathroom innovations.

Then, when you’re ready to get serious, check out our comprehensive bathroom guides, designed to lead you through Above: Visit the easy-to-navigate Trends Bathroom Design Hub to find out how we can complete the picture on your all-important bathroom project.

some of the most important and sometimes difficult design decisions such as how to choose a shower head appropriate to your space and the benefits of floating vanities.

After browsing through the Trends Bathroom Design Hub, it’s time to dig into the nitty gritty on our bathroom category pages. Visit Basins & Taps, Tiles & Mosaics or Shower & Baths for the products to make your aspirational ideas a practical reality.

When the time arrives for a brand new bathroom or a bathroom renovation, Trends completes the picture. Visit trendsideas.com

TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

For the Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – we search for the best kitchens across a number of countries where Trends has a presence. The four awarded kitchens featured here each illustrates how the material selection by the designer has had a major impact on the design outcome – from bold and dramatic to a more subtle presence.

Darren James Interiors

Matisse

Runner up: Australian Designer Kitchen

Winner: New Zealand Imported Kitchen

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Kyla Potter, Carlielle Kitchens

Borrmeister Architects

Highly Commended: New Zealand Designer Kitchen

Runner-up: New Zealand Architect Kitchen

Dark star At the centre of the home, with floor-to-ceiling glazing all around, this light-filled kitchen strikes a mid point between standing out and standing back Let there be light, runs the design adage, but what if the space allocated for your kitchen is already awash with natural light? Well, as with this clean-lined kitchen by whole-house architect Wulf Borrmeister, a different emphasis may apply.

The home was created for a developer who Borrmeister Architects had worked with before.

Because of this prior connection, Borrmeister was to a degree given free design range on both the home and to an extent the generous kitchen.

“Being an investment build, the house had to offer a broad appeal and be well-suited for both family and entertaining,” he says. “And

the kitchen naturally plays a pivotal part in this, being centrally located at one end of the long, fully glazed, open-plan indoor-outdoor kitchen, living room and dining zone,” says Borrmeister.

“Essentially, we wanted the centrally located kitchen to have great looks and also achieve a feeling of intimacy, despite its open, light-filled surroundings. However, it was important also that the kitchen kept its own sense of identity.”

To achieve all this, the architect created both the kitchen and the scullery behind as a distinct modern black insertion within the light-filled volume, which includes a double-height void.

Facing page: A large bulkhead with internal task lighting helps delineate this kitchen by whole-house architects Borrmeister Architects.

Above: A wood-look engineered veneer on the front of the island brings warmth to the design and connects the kitchen to nearby elements, such as the dining table and chairs. The feature island has a chunky waterfall-end benchtop, while the perimeter benchtop is slender.

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Previous pages and right: In balance – the kitchen has its own personality within the wider space without dominating or competing for the eye.

Glass walls and sliders and a double height void ensure the entertainment zone is light-filled during the day, with the black kitchen offering the perfect foil to the abundance of light.

The kitchen reads as a self-contained insertion from the entryway side of the room.

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Architect: Wulf Borrmeister, Borrmeister Architects Cabinetry: American White Oak, stained black; Prime Natural Veneer, Teak, clear finish, from Prime Panels Cabinetry hardware: Hafele Benchtops: Island, Caesarstone Jet Black; cooktop bench, 5mm stainless steel plate; scullery, Prima Stone Solid Surface – colour, Frost Land Splashback: Glass Kitchen sink: Ikon Commercial Oven, cooktop: Gaggenau Ventilation: Ikon Commercial Refrigeration: Miele Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel Wine fridge: Vintec Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Runner-up Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Sarah Rowlands

“We introduced a substantial bulkhead at the front of the kitchen, above the island, largely to help delineate the space. And with so much natural light in the entertainment zone already, we could afford to finish the kitchen in dramatic black – both serving to downplay it within the large space and also giving it an intimate feel.”

The perimeter cabinetry and bulkhead are in black-stained American white oak, with a warm wood veneer used on the front of the island, including for the corner display shelving. The veneer’s timber tone connects with the adjacent wood dining table and chairs, as well as built-in

wooden shelving at the far end of the room.

With minimalist touches like push-to-open cabinet handles and recessed pulls, along with black fittings, a black glass splashback and fully integrated fridge, the kitchen really does recede to the eye. Even the scullery door is disguised as a panel to the left of the perimeter benchtop.

In contrast to the kitchen’s demonstrably dark livery, the same-size scullery is all in white. to save and share online: search 379350101 at Trendsideas.com

Above: Easy to prep and cook in, with a close work triangle, a plethora of high-end appliances, plenty of storage, and well-lit benchtop surfaces, the designer kitchen is also a pleasure to look out from or to entertain dinner guests from. The warm wood tones on the island front also connect with the floor-to-ceiling wood shelving at the far end of the entertainment zone, helping to draw the large space together.

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Contrasts and highlights Dark cabinetry contrasts with light on this kitchen, while the rich tones of brass and walnut accentuate both – this design is all about drama and extensive, if somewhat played down, functionality

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Retiring from work certainly doesn’t mean retiring from a busy social and family life. In fact, with more time spent on the home front, the emphasis on stand-out look and ergonomic design for your kitchen is actually all the greater.

Setting the scene for this project, the homeowners had bought a large coastal property, with a vision of transforming the mid 90’s-style residence into a home that would be ideal for their retired life, says designer Darren James.

“For the kitchen, they wanted a space that would set the tone for the home aesthetically.”

At the same time, the kitchen needed to be

functional, hardwearing, large enough to bring the family together and also make the most of the panoramic views over the bay.

“In response, I came up with the concept for a generous, heart-of-the-home cooking space that opened up to both the living and outdoor areas,” says James. “To achieve this, we repositioned multiple hallways into the kitchen and ensured a clear view from all living spaces back to the kitchen in the centre of the home.”

Replacing the existing constraining kitchen, the layout of the new kitchen was opened up to a galley style format, featuring a large island

Above: Looking a little like a perfectly balanced abstract painting, this kitchen by designer Darren James features dark wood veneer matched with dark-and light-toned porcelain sheeting. Brass and walnut accents complete the composition.

Following pages: Decluttering a cluttered existing interior layout has ensured the new kitchen – at the heart of the home – has improved connections to the living spaces, deck and views.

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Designer: Daren James, Darren James Design Cabinetry: Perimeter – Navlam Sandblasted Oak; island – Laminam Calce Grigio porcelain sheet Cabinetry hardware: Blum Benchtops: Perimeter – Laminam Cava / Blue Stone; island – Laminam Calce Grigio Splashback: Laminam Cava / Blue Stone Kitchen sink: Franke Taps: Vola, from Elite Bathware & Tiles Oven, cooktop, ventilation: Gaggenau Refrigeration, dishwasher: Miele Water dispenser: Zip Flooring: Cliffstone tile, from Ace Stone & Tile Lighting: Sculptural chandelier from Ladies & Gentleman Studio Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Runner up Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Toby Scott

Above: A curvaceous table base in brass contrasts the rich walnut tones of the table top, bench seating and the display ledge above.

Facing page: Apt companions – a counter-weighted lighting fixture shines light on this kitchen’s island countertop. The brass elements of the light connect with other brass highlights in the room.

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with a wooden servery bench and a separate casual dining space alongside.

“To meet the need for a durable kitchen, the wall cabinetry is finished in Navlam Sandblasted Oak,” says James. “And the splashback and rear benchtop are in dark Laminam Cava/Blue Stone porcelain sheet while the island benchtop and cabinetry are in pale grey Laminam Calce Grigio.

“The custom powdercoated cabinet handles recede to the eye, while the kitchen’s high-end Miele appliances all but disappear into the dark tones of the oak veneer cabinetry.”

The light and dark finishes are set off by the

use of solid walnut for the servery bench, the table top and the shelving above the bench seat, also finished in the same wood. In addition, bifold doors conceal a walnut-lined drinks station.

The warm-toned wood is accentuated by concealed lighting and by the casual dining table’s contrasting custom brass table support.

As pleasingly in balance as the kitchen itself, a sculptural, intricate lighting fixture above the island completes the design picture. more images: search 379345668 at Trendsideas.com

Material strengths Raw natural materials combine with a light industrial sensibility to create a kitchen that is perfect for admiring and entertaining

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With kitchen design there are many key things to consider and material choices are certainly one of them. In fact, your surface selection can make or mar your project, and – as with this kitchen – watchwords for a great outcome are quality and simplicity.

This modest, sleek kitchen space was designed for a modern rural house, says designer Kyla Potter, of Carlielle Kitchens.

“The home’s exterior is a mix of darkstained cedar and light bagged brick.

Essentially, we wanted to bring some of the feel of these raw natural materials into

the home – to make a connection between indoors and outdoors,” says Potter. “Plus, the homeowner wanted to introduce a slight industrial feel to the space.”

As is often the case with contemporary kitchens, the island is the centrepiece. Its blackened steel frame achieves the desired industrial touch, while the vertical stained cedar is a nod to the exterior cladding.

“A single sheet of beautifully grained, highly polished Super White granite adds a touch of luxury and nature – its grey veins pulling the whole look together.”

These pages: Want to know what the exterior of this home looks like? Well, the kitchen designed

by Kyla Potter of Carlielle Kitchens offers some excellent clues. The island is finished in vertical stained cedar on three sides and framed in blackened steel – two elements seen outside on the primary cladding. The steel frame also responds to the homeowners’ request for a light industrial accent and this is furthered with the custom black steel rangehood.

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Above: Party out the front – the island benchtop is in a beautiful dark-veined white granite, while the perimeter worksurface is in hard-working engineered stone with a white concrete finish.

In a design that offers careful material and tonal connections, the veins in the granite connect with the light-toned surfaces in the kitchen, the subway tile splashback included. The inner side of the island and the underbench perimeter cabinetry are in dark panels, completing the two-tone picture.

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Along the rear wall, the classic subway tile splashback has been given a modern twist by running the tiles vertically instead of horizontally. This less usual orientation provides a reference to the vertical cedar, while in another quiet material connection the black steel on the island’s frame is repeated as a custom rangehood housing.

“A Caesarstone work surface in Sleek Concrete on the back benchtop continues the industrial look, and is an ideal material for this hard-working part of the kitchen.

“Of course, the kitchen is as easy to

work in as it is easy on the eye,” Potter says. “For example, the Blum Servo-drive electric mechanisms make accessing drawers easier. Plus, by avoiding the need for handles, they add to the clean aesthetic.

A small scullery off to one side of the kitchen houses small appliances, offers plenty of extra storage, and also makes an excellent preparation area that can be hidden away with the slide of a door. see more images online: search 379897419 at Trendsideas.com

Designer: Kyla Potter, Carlielle Kitchens Cabinetry: Prime Panels, black, soft matt; Melteca, colour Baikal (white), satin finish; vertical cedar with dark stain on front of island Cabinetry hardware: Blum Benchtops: Island – Granite, Super White; perimeter – Caesarstone, Sleek Concrete Feature surface: Blackened raw steel to island frame and rangehood box Splashback: York Slim Pearl tiles, from Tile Depot Appliances: Fisher & Paykel

Far left and above: A handy home office and walk-in scullery are both in the same finishes as the kitchen proper, drawing all three spaces together visually. The modest office is separated from the kitchen by a blade wall which also houses the refrigerator. The storage-rich scullery is accessed by a panelled sliding door to the left of the fridge.

Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel

Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended

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WINNER: IMPORTED KITCHEN Matisse, Auckland

Social agenda Clean-lined and sculptural, this entertainer’s kitchen celebrates the natural beauty of wood

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If the best party conversations are enjoyed in the kitchen then this entertainer’s kitchen has great social implications for the homeowners.

Open to a new living, dining, outdoor area, the serene new kitchen was designed by Matisse.

Right from the initial meeting, it was clear the owners had a love of entertaining and timber, says Matisse owner Alan Bertenshaw.

“So we chose the Arclinea kitchen designed

by Italian designer Antonio Citterio, for the space as it addressed both factors.”

The kitchen celebrates wood in two forms – as a natural-touch oak veneer on the perimeter

Designer: Matisse Cabinetry: Perimeter cabinetry – Arclinea design with natural touch finish oak­timber veneer; island – Lignum et Lapis stave design Benchtops: Dekton by Cosentino Cabinet handles: Arclinea Convivium Cabinet hardware: Arclinea Taps: Hansgrohe Oven, cooktop, ventilation, dishwasher: Gaggenau Refrigeration: Liebherr Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel

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and rear-of-island cabinetry and in the form of a stave design of varying widths on the front of the island. The former has a recessed linear handle which adds to the clean, crisp look and optimises free movement through the space.

Semi-industrial stainless steel pulls on the front-of-island drawers accentuate the kitchen’s sculptural feel. The handles also tone in with the matt stainless steel toekicks as well as the bank of stainless steel wall appliances to the rear.

The kitchen’s generous warm wood surfaces are contrasted by the coolness of veined white Dekton quartz surfaces on the island and the

perimeter benchtop and splashback.

Part of an entertainer’s kitchen role is keeping things looking tidy from the living spaces.

As well as offering floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, the kitchen includes a walk-in scullery, accessed by a concealed door within the wall of cabinetry.

The choice of a pop-up downdraft extractor let the designer set the hob in the island – perfect for cooking and entertaining at the same time.

“Adding a casual breakfast table next to the island made good use of this modest area – this was ideal for casual family meals and continued the focus of the kitchen as a casual social hub.”

Previous pages and above left: Part kitchen, part-semi-industrial sculpture, this Arclinea kitchen

by Matisse offers an elegant play of wood, veined white stone and stainless steel accents.

Above: In the groove – recessed linear cabinet pulls add to the clean, crisp aesthetic and optimise free movement between the perimeter cabinetry and island.

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Responsive helpers Need help in your kitchen when it’s nearing dinner time and things are all go?

French made appliances by Brandt offer ovens with practical features that leave your hands free, your mind relaxed and your meals delectable Above: When it comes to practical, energy- and time-saving functionality, French appliance brand Brandt has it in spades. Besides great looks, the glass and stainless steel appliances have many tricks up their sleeves.

For example, the Brandt Pyrolytic oven includes a Culinary Guide, with 15 automated cooking programmes gauged by food type and weight.

There’s also Smart Assist, where the oven recommends the cooking temperature and cooking time.

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French culinary flair goes well beyond great dishes to also include high quality, feature-rich appliances designed and made in France.

Enter Brandt, a high-end appliance line that strikes a balance between quality and economy.

Brandt appliances offer no-nonsense features that provide practical help that makes a big difference to the quality of your time in the kitchen.

The plusses that come with the innovative Brandt Pyrolytic Oven and Brandt Steam Oven provide a great snapshot of the rich functionality of all Brandt offerings – from ovens to cooktops.

First, the Brandt Pyrolytic Oven BXP6575X

includes a Culinary Guide with 15 automatic cooking programmes for popular foods such as chicken, beef, lamb, pizza, salmon, and cookies.

This labour-saving inclusion is highly sophisticated but also a breeze to use.

Simply select the program and input the weight of the main ingredient. The oven works out temperature and cooking time via sensor.

Brandt’s savvy Pyrolytic Oven also allows you to cook using Smart Assist, where the oven recommends the cooking temperature and duration based on the chosen heating method.

Other handy features are Smart Boost –

the oven automatically starts a rapid preheat sequence as soon as a cooking mode has been selected; and Easy Start – the oven memorises your favourite programmes for speedy access.

The oven’s Pyro Express cleaning system burns off cooking residue for a spotless clean.

And Brandt’s Steam Oven BKV6132X is equally well designed with features that add up to healthy, mouth-watering meals and that also make life run more smoothly for a busy chef.

Brandt brought the Steam Oven to market in 1997 and today’s model is still one of Brandt’s best sellers, largely due to its healthy cooking

benefits. These are gentle cooking, at maximum 100°C, with no fats or oils, while the advanced oven’s electronically controlled steam saturation locks in your food’s taste, textures and colours.

The Brandt Steam Oven also offers Autocook with 9 Automatic Steam Cooking functions.

Brandt appliances are offered online and at Trade Depot showrooms across the country. For details of Trade Depot’s Brandt range, or to shop online, go to: www.tradedepot.co.nz/brandt save and share online: search 298753725 at Trendsideas.com

Above: The Brandt Steam Oven offers gentle cooking with no transfer of flavours, so different dishes can be cooked at the same time – saving time and money. Taste and goodness are all locked in, thanks to the oven’s electronically controlled steam saturation. Plus the steam-filled interior ensures your food’s moist textures are always preserved, never dry. The Brandt Steam Oven has a removable water tank so no plumbing is required.

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Congratulations to all finalists: 2019 TIDA New Zealand Designer Kitchens Awards Award winning style is timeless, Hettich your home.

Tropical splendour This spacious home has the air of a tropical getaway, reflecting a natural, relaxed ambience with a life-of-the-party kitchen-bar area at its heart – the kitchen and custom pieces seen throughout are by Kira Gray of Fyfe Kitchens

Previous pages: Open and relaxed, with a pool. spa pool, lagoon and lush plantings, this home sets the scene for a feature bar-kitchen and resort-like interiors by Kira Gray.

Above: Island commonalities and island differences – the long island is all in American white oak with continuous negative detailing. The bar top is in the same wood, while the kitchen-end benchtop is in a pale engineered stone. Differing bar stools also demarcate the two spaces.

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The architecture sets the initial scene for any home environment and the good bones of this resort-style home with its exposed wood rafters and flowing spaces does just that. From there, the interior design and life-of-the-party kitchen zone in particular let the tropical feel take flight.

Respected build company Pro-built Projects constructed the high-ceilinged, indoor-outdoor masonry home. The firm also worked closely with award-winning designer Kira Gray of Fyfe Kitchens on the dramatic bar-kitchen that’s at the very heart of the home.

Kira Gray also created the evocative interior

design, along with key pieces throughout.

“Take me to a tropical island resort! That was the required aesthetic for this home, oozing island influence and set beside its own natural lagoon, surrounded by lush tropical plantings,” she says. “This set the scene for the one-of-a-kind combined entertainer’s bar and kitchen that makes you feel like you’re on a relaxed holiday.”

Based on this concept, which was driven by the owner and typical of a resort, Kira Gray designed a feature ‘bar-kitchen’ as the focal point of the open-plan, indoor-outdoor livingentertaining zone at the rear of the home.

Behind this space, she introduced a full kitchen workzone, which with slatted ceiling-mounted screen drawn all but disappears from sight.

“To front the combined bar-family kitchen, we designed a sculptural island that serves both areas,” says Gray.

However, there are demarcations between the bar zone and front-of-kitchen hangout area.

The long island is in American white oak with negative detailing. But while the chunky, raised bar counter is in the same warm wood, the kitchen benchtop is in slender engineered stone.

On the bar side, an ice maker, kegorator,

beverage fridges, and ample bottle and glasses storage is all to hand along the back wall. On the kitchen side, there are small appliances, plate storage, a dishwasher, sink and servery.

“We introduced textural tiles and a mirrored splashback for added depth and reflection, while the American white oak cabinetry veneers blend with the floor and striking timber beams,” says Gray. “The light-toned paint and stone benchtop add a softening aspect to the design.”

The spacious, fully equipped, cooking and storage kitchen to the rear is simple, light and mainly white, with wood accents and tiling for

Top: All the right connections – dovetailed solid oak joinery is just one indication of the material and build quality of the kitchen-bar design and the joinery throughout.

Above: Beside the kitchen is a thermostat-controlled wine cellar with a wood frame, glass sliders and limestone rock rear wall. Inside the cellar there is a tasting table set between stainless steel wine racking draped in grape vines.

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Kitchen design and feature custom cabinetry Kira Gray, Fyfe Kitchens; www.fyfekitchens.co.nz Builder: Probuilt Projects Interior design: Kira Gray Cladding: Masonry Roof: Shingle Kitchen/bar cabinetry, island and shelving: Stained American White Oak Veneer to back and ends of island, shelving and pelmets, rangehood shelf, in Caprithane finish; cabinet doors painted in custom colours Hardware: Nova Scala drawer runners; Tiomos Soft-close hinges Sinks: Blanco, in Silgranit White, by Hafele Accessories: Hafele Cutlery inserts, dividers, rubbish bins, towel rails, lights, and wine rack holders Kitchen benchtops: Primestone engineered stone in Papamoa 30mm, from AGB Stone Bartop: Stained American White Oak Solid 90mm in Caprithane finish Splashback: Image Smokey Mirror – Image Glass Ice maker: Challenger Beer on tap: Kegorator Master Series Microwave, cooktop, dishwasher: Smeg Refrigeration: Bosch Fridge/Freezer; Polar sliding door beverage fridges Wall colour: Resene 16th Akaroa Flooring: American White Oak Stained,

by Probuilt Projects Master suite wardrobe/bedhead: Stained American White Oak Veneer to wardrobe doors, ends and bedhead; pelmet, cavity slider – urethane finish Wardrobe hardware: Hafele Nova Scala drawer runners, in White; Hafele Tiomos Soft Close hinges Vanity: Stained American White Oak Veneer Artwork: Into the Blue by Peter Latham

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continuity. The kitchen includes everything a busy family of six requires, including a pantry.

As interior designer on the home, Kira Gray has continued the relaxed feel right through the rest of the interior. As part of this, she designed a feature stained-oak headboard in the master bedroom that doubles as a generous his-and-hers walk-through dressing room on the bathroom side.

The wardrobe/bedhead also provides an easy separation between bedroom and ensuite and gained valuable usable space, a fact reflected by it winning Master Bedroom Suite

– Spatial Innovation at the 2019 NKBA awards.

“Pale, sandy wall tones feature throughout, along with casual rattan or wood furniture, to further the home’s island resort aesthetic.

“The custom wood bathroom vanity and powder room table with their slatted towel racks are part of this. All wood elements connect with the engineered wood floors that run throughout the airy home.”

Relaxed and welcoming, with natural wall tones and informal furniture in almost every room, this home’s carefully considered interiors really do transport you to a sunnier clime.

Facing page, top: Kira Gray designed the feature master bedhead which has another life as a room divider and walk-in wardrobe on the other side. The American white oak piece includes internal niche lighting and draws attention to the batten ceiling.

Facing page, lower: The custom master ensuite vanity continues the use of natural materials in the home.

Above: The powder room’s custom vanity was also designed by Kira Gray.

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FAMILY PLANNING If you’ve got young children, don’t design your home just for the present – it should accommodate their growth and independence over the next couple of decades, says architect Clinton Cole

If the home you’re designing is for a young family, you’ll need to consider how it will work best for both you and your children. But architect Clinton Cole says the outcome shouldn’t just suit your current circumstances.

“In Sydney, the average age before children leave home is 28, mainly because of the high property prices,” he says. “So when we’re designing a family home, we always consider that the kids could still be there in 20 years’ time.”

The home featured here – for a family

with three young children – shows how Cole’s design approach can allow for the way family dynamics change over time.

“It needed to be a house where there could be a lot of family interaction initially. But as the children grow into their teens, they will also need to have a sense of independence from their parents.”

To achieve this, Cole also had to overcome specific challenges of the site – an elongated corner site. First up was the removal of an existing home on the property, which Cole describes as ‘a shocker’.

Previous pages: While this new home currently houses a family with three young children, architect Clinton Cole has designed it so that it still works for parents and children in 20 years’ time. On the upper floor, there’s a clear separation between children’s rooms in the left wing and the parent’s bedroom suite at the front of the right wing.

These pages: Galvanised corrugated iron roofing wraps down the sides of the house and will gently rust as it ages. A sandstone wall is the only remaining element of the existing house on the property and the corrugated iron wall panels were cut to reflect the pattern of the stones.

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Above: A pond – seen through the windows in this shot – runs along the central axis between the two wings. The stairs are at the ground floor bridging point between the kitchen in the far wing and the dining room in the near wing. The door opens to a pathway alongside the pond, leading to a guest/ study room and bathroom, and on to the garage.

Facing page: Designed for family living, the large kitchen has two islands and sits in a double height, cathedral-like space. Up above is the parents’ master suite, with a glazed opening allowing light into their robe. Access to a separate dining room in the other wing is across the bridge to the right.

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A sandstone boundary wall was the only element considered as worth keeping.

“Given that the home would be exposed to the street on two sides, it was crucial that any design response preserved privacy, while also maximising links to the outdoors,” says Cole.

Bringing all the elements together, his design consists of two wings stretched along the site, separated by a pond running down the central axis between them.

Conceptually, Cole likens this arrangement to a natural gorge in which water

cuts through to form secluded spaces, with overscale walls generating the final form of the two wings.

On the ground floor of the smaller of the wings is the spacious kitchen, with a family living space on one side and a covered outdoor terrace leading to the pool on the other side.

The parent’s master suite sits above on first floor of this wing, with as much separation as possible from the other areas of the home.

The three children’s bedrooms and

Above: This first floor space in the children’s wing is currently used as a rumpus/family room, but will become an ideal separate hangout when the kids have grown into teenagers. The room overlooks the spiral staircase that gives access to the upper levels of both wings.

Right: Degrees of separation – the parents’ master suite sits in the most tranquil part of the home, in the opposite wing to the children’s bedrooms.

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their bathroom run along the top of the other wing. Each of the bedrooms opens onto a covered outdoor balcony that leads to a lounge at the top of the spiral stairs, where there is also a bridge across to the parent’s master suite.

While this lounge is currently used as a rumpus room, Cole says it will be an ideal hangout for the children and their friends when they reach their teenage years.

On the ground floor of this wing is the family dining room at the base of the stairs, linking across the pond to the

kitchen. This wing also contains a separate guest bedroom/study and bathroom, plus access to the garage.

The plan and orientation of the two wings ensures sunlight penetrates all the spaces, while flowering creeping plants planted along the inner skin of the two wings provide an ever changing natural connection.

Cole says the distinctive cladding of the home is a nod to an iconic Australian material seen on rural sheds and buildings.

“The galvanised corrugated iron

wraps down from the roof and is still made today in the same way as it was 150 years ago,” he says.

“Over time it will rust, gradually changing and softening. So the building and its material themselves will reflect age and growth just like the family that lives there.

“A house like this isn’t designed just for the present. If it’s going to work now and you and your family still want to enjoy living there in decades to come, you need to plan for growth and independence.”

Top: Each of the children’s three bedrooms is accessed through large sliding doors that open on to a covered walkway leading to the rumpus room and to the stairs down to the main living areas.

Above: Architect Clinton Cole says that ensuring penetration of daylight to all the rooms underpinned his design of the home. Flowering creeping plants along the external skin also provide an ever-changing connection with nature.

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Left: While the water running between the two wings appears to be one continuous flow, it is in fact two separate ponds. The bridge seen here connects two outdoor living areas – a covered dining terrace on the left and a fire pit on the right.

The door ahead leads into the dining room, where another bridge crosses over into the kitchen.

Above: An enclosed bridge on the upper level provides access from the stairs located in the children’s wing on the right to the parent’s suite on the left.

Architect and builder: CplusC Architectural Workshop Kitchen manufacturer: Bondi Kitchens Landscape: Bell Landscapes Pool: South Coast Concrete Pools Cladding and roofing: Flash Roofing Windows and doors: Windoor Paint: Skheme, Basic White Flooring: Tallowwood floorboards Fireplace: Escea Kitchen benchtops: Corian Cameo White Kitchen feature lighting: Aim by R & E Bouroullec Oven, steam oven, microwave, dishwasher: Miele Fridge and wine fridge: Sub-Zero Cooktop and wok burner: Gaggenau

Rangehood: Qasair Kitchen sink and mixer: Abey Filtered water tap: Zip Coffee machine: La Marzocco Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Murray Fredericks and Michael Lassman

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Future perfect Stand-out design – including a private studio – make this light-filled GJ Gardner home a great choice when you want to keep your options open

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Choosing a home design that’s exactly right for you requires pretty careful thinking. After all it is an important investment and needs to meet your needs today and well into the future. This can mean anything from boosted income, to having your kids’ grandparents as part of their daily lives, to needing a private home office.

Versatility is a major factor when designing your home and this Paerata Rise showhome presents homeowners with lots of options, says GJ Gardner franchisee owner Mike O’Meeghan.

“Smart and very contemporary, the home is ideal for both busy family life and entertaining,

with light-filled, flowing living spaces, floor-toceiling windows, and a designer kitchen with bar and full scullery,” O’Meeghan says.

“However, this is only half the design story.

Future-proofing for extended-family and lifestyle options are built into the architecture.”

The self-contained upstairs studio space with private entry can be used as a generous rumpus, to give teenagers a degree of autonomy, or as an independent live-in option for grandparents. The already large studio includes a foldaway bed to further extend the sense of spaciousness.

Alternatively, the private studio can be used

Facing page and left: Classic black Mediterranean bricks, low-upkeep weatherboarding and dashes of red combine to make an exterior that is as dramatic as it is enduring. The black brick – Tenerife – is continued as a feature wall in the entry hall.

Above left, top, and above: A star of the home, the designer kitchen has stone benchtops, underlit on the island; up-to-the-minute Fisher & Paykel appliances; a connected bar area; and a generous walk-in scullery.

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Above: High, raking ceilings are accentuated by floor to ceiling windows with drop down blinds to mitigate the sun’s rays. Heated wood floors are just one of the home’s many domestic luxuries.

Right: Both the living area and the entry hall open to a sheltered timber deck. As well as great indoor-outdoor flow, the deck provides a degree of separation between front guest bedroom and the living areas.

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for hassle-free home and income, or as a private office with a view.

In another forward-looking move, one of the ground floor bedrooms is set apart from the others, at the front of the home – an easier option for an older family member who can’t use the stairs or, alternatively, an ideal room for guests.

“In this home you really do have options,” O’Meeghan says. “Even the kitchen is designed to have one or three people using it at once.”

And as well as a versatile layout, the house offers every creature comfort, such as underfloor heating, plus two of the four bedrooms have

ensuites – so no one is ever waiting for a shower.

The entry hall and living spaces open out to the sheltered timber deck via giant sliders, for seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and a Velux skylight adds to the light-filled ambience. There’s also a dedicated laundry, while the main bathroom has a freestanding Lucca bath.

Protecting your home is a fundamental and here the exterior creates a clean, contemporary architectural look with highly durable, long-life materials. The raked roof is in Colorsteel, colour Flaxpod, while the striking cladding is in a Mediterranean brick, colour Tenerife.

Splashes of vivid red provide accent colours to the predominantly two-tone facade.

You can view the showhome at 11 Jonah Lomu Drive, Paerata, from Tuesday to Sunday inclusive – between 11am and 3pm.

For more details or to choose from one of the professional home builder’s 100+ popular plans, contact GJ Gardner Homes, phone 0800 42 45 46 or head online – www.gjgardner.co.nz see more online: search 340028132 or gj gardner at Trendsideas.com

Top: Let me entertain you – the dining area is a few steps from the kitchen one way and the expansive living area the other.

Above: With its own kitchen and bathroom, the self-contained studio with its own private entry offers a bolt-hole for older teenagers; a source of rental income; a lightfilled office; or is an ideal place for grandparents to live and be close – but not too close – to grandchildren.

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Homage to the cottage Modern and spacious inside, this home pays homage to the local historic cottage aesthetic on the outside – a traditional mono pitch roof, the use of local schist stone and dark-stained cedar all play their strategic part

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So what are your leading requirements when embarking on a new home build? Spacious, practical interiors seem one likely ask, and an honest response to the area and its history might be another? If you throw in sustainable living, then this home might well be your dream home.

Elevated above the Hills Golf Course in Arrowtown, this contemporary home, designed by architect Tony Koia, pays generous homage to the modest early cottages synonymous with the area – with a simple gabled form, chimney and lean-to roof.

Here, the iconic southern cottage form is

interpreted in natural materials with slate-like cladding, dark stained cedar, metalwork and the use of local schist, says Koia.

“Even the chimney is expressed externally at the end of the living room, another nod to the classic cottage aesthetic.”

The home’s split level configuration allows the garaging to be tucked below street level – avoiding cars detracting from the cottage look – with two large master bedrooms directly above.

“The main living-entertainment floor is on a mid level, located between these levels to provide an elevated view over a busy street,

Above and following pages: This spacious, modern home by Koia Architects offers an unmistakable nod to the modest, rustic early cottages that the surrounding area is known for. Schist and stained cedar elements are interspersed with gleaming glass picture windows to take in the stunning outlooks. Cars are kept out of sight in the lower level garage. A structural support conceals internal drain piping in the modern-meets-cottage-look home.

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which in this quiet, picturesque town is a relative term,” says Koia. “There’s also a large bunk room perfect for children downstairs – ideally setting the home up for two holidaying families, with parent couples having their own spaces and the children also in their own domain.”

While achieving an easy sense of spaciousness, the house is actually contained within a fairly modest footprint. However, the architect made use of every square metre of the site, including maximising indoor-outdoor opportunities via a series of courtyards and open spaces.

The home’s split-level design means you

only have a few steps from the garage up to the living spaces, and from the living spaces it’s only a short flight up to the bedrooms.

“This house really is set up for social living, with the outlooks naturally a star attraction,” says Koia. “While views to the countryside at the front are uninterrupted by the street below, at the rear, the generous-sized living area opens up to a courtyard with a garden wall and builtin fire finished in stone. This sheltered area is served with an outdoor dining setting.

The pale decor in the living area intentionally takes back seat to the views, while a stone

Facing page top and lower: This home makes the absolute most of its breathtaking outlooks, with a pale decor subservient to the scenery.

The kitchen island is ideally set for prepping while taking in the views.

The stairs lead to a second lounge.

Above: A chimney breast finished in stone-look tile anchors the space.

Following pages: Substantial bifold doors let the entertainment zone flow out to sheltered al fresco dining.

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Architect: Tony Koia, Koia Architects Interior design: Sue Bateman Design Builder: KM Smith Builder Kitchen design and manufacture: Coronet Woodware Landscape: Katie Deans Landscape Design Pool: Southern Spas Roof: Eurotray Colorsteel Cladding: Cedar, from Rosenfeld and Kidson Kitchen cabinetry: Oak veneer, stained Benchtops: Corian Kitchen flooring: Oak timber by Peak Floor Trades Kitchen wall tiles and splashback: Porcelain, La Roche, grey Kitchen blinds Luxaflex automated blinds, from McKenzie & Willis Kitchen lighting: Contemporano range, from Ambient Lighting Systems Kitchen sink: Mercer Stainless Steel Taps: Hansgrohe Oven, cooktop, refrigeration, water dispensers: Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher: Bosch Windows/doors: Aluminium Advantage S Main flooring: Haro Flooring Paint: Resene Ventilation: Concealed heatpump, by Central Heating Solutions Control systems: Strawberry Sound Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel

Above: What neighbours? What baking sun? A slatted screen at this end of the home hides close neighbouring properties, while the solid wall beyond mitigates the impact of the mid afternoon sun.

Top right and above right: Beadboard ceilings in the master bedrooms are a nod to the cottage aesthetic, while the bunkroom has every mod con.

Facing page: The schist wall and fire connect tonally with the landscape.

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tile feature wall with built-in fireplace and shelving helps anchor the home. And while the rear of the kitchen has a slate-look splashback and dark timber tones, the island is gleaming white and trained on the scenery.

Although the outlook straight ahead seems to go on forever, there are some near neighbours. Luckily, or rather by finely considered design, this house makes great use of selective sightlines. So while one end of the home is largely finished in glass, the other end – close to the neighbours – has a slatted external element that effectively screens them from sight.

Utilising good passive solar principles, high insulation and underfloor heating, this home captures the sun at the right time of day, while reducing sunlight during the hottest part of the afternoon in summer. Strategic use of solid wall planes, clerestory windows and external shades all play a part in this solar control.

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Passion and experience Whether you’re building locally or remotely from another city or country, a home builder that offers high-quality, reasonably priced homes in good time is a must Above: Cool and contemporary, this multi-level Remuera home was created by EZ Building Solutions on budget, on time and to the owner’s complete satisfaction. The plasterfinished family residence with clean lines and glass balustrading was built utilising EZ Building’s broad industry service connections. The attractive, solidly built home comes with a reassuring ten-year warranty.

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No matter how hands on or hands off you are regarding achieving your new home, build quality, affordable pricing and a reasonable build time are all key in your choice of home builder.

These all-important factors are at the heart of EZ Building Solutions’ company ethos and reflected in every home the company builds. In fact, to date, EZ Building has created more than 200 much-loved homes across the country.

Director Michael Lee says EZ Building is one of the leading building firms in the country.

“We’re active in all aspects of the industry and this makes life much easier for our clients

– whether they’re in the country or overseas,” says Lee. “Essentially, we offer our clients a comprehensive turnkey service – right from first sitting down to discuss your house design and interiors, through to full site development, construction and closing.”

Besides having a highly experienced team, EZ Building has an established relationship with more than 100 high-quality sub-contractors.

And these invaluable connections translate into optimum value and quality for your home.

“In terms of quality assurance, EZ Building is a proud member of both the Master Builder

and Certified Builder associations – and our company offers the 10-year standard warranties that come with these associations.”

New Zealand’s most respected Chinese building firm, EZ Building has over 18 years’ local experience and has branches in Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Hamilton, with Wellington and Rotorua branches opening soon.

For details, contact EZ Building Solutions, phone: 0800 500 511, email: info@ezybuilding. save and share online: search 361474126 at Trendsideas.com

Above: The heart of any home is the kitchen and the Remuera residence has a clean, crisp designer kitchen with push-to-open cabinetry, a glass splashback and breakfast seating.

Left: Room to move – spacious living and entertainment spaces feature the rich allure of timber flooring and large windows that mean the EZ Building home’s interiors are light-filled and warm all year round.

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Beneath the surface A major renovation project is not just a chance to replace a dated decor scheme – even more important is the opportunity to right the wrongs of the original space planning and circulation pathways

Previous pages: Renovation of this 1980s penthouse duplex by architect Andrew Wilkinson totally transformed its dated look and ‘tortuous’ layout to a relaxed modern interior with Asian references and highly efficient space planning.

Above: The Manhattan apartment maximises views over Central Park and beyond. The fireplace was reinstated and highlighted with marble cladding that extends behind the stainless steel wrapped-flue and up to the ceiling.

Facing page: The revamped kitchen is now open and integrated with the wider interior aesthetic.

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When you walk into a space that’s undergone substantial renovation your immediate response is most likely going to be a visual one – how good it looks. But what may not be immediately obvious is the major work that often goes on behind the scenes to resolve planning and circulation problems in the original design.

And the duplex penthouse apartment featured here certainly had its share of problems when the current owners bought it. As well as its very dated 1980s look, the apartment had a ‘tortuous’ layout plan,

according to architect Andrew Wilkinson.

The kitchen was closed off from the living area, the staircase was also closed in, the powder room opened to the living area and access to a guest room and bathroom on the main floor was by a step-up over the plumbing services.

What it did have was a great location overlooking Manhattan and Central Park and a rooftop terrace for outdoor living on the second floor – though access to this was through the master bedroom.

“The owner came to me with quite

Above: Reconfiguring the stairs was a major contributor to resolving circulation problems in the original layout. Existing framed-in spiral stairs were removed and replaced with a suspended brass and walnut staircase that presents a striking sculptural element on entering the apartment.

Facing page: Steel rods dipped in brass are suspended 7.3m to support the walnut treads in the new light-filled stairwell. Walnut joinery at the base has a dual function – defining the stairs on one side and providing kitchen cabinetry on the other. Similarly, a display cabinet for the kitchen extends up into the stairwell.

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specific requirements for the renovation,” says Wilkinson.

“On the first floor they wanted the kitchen opened up and integrated with the aesthetics of the rest of the apartment.

Plus they wanted a more natural and rational connection between living areas, the guest room/office and the bathroom and powder room.”

Pivotal to resolving the awkward space planning of the original design was Wilkinson’s treatment of the enclosed spiral staircase, which also had the

powder room located directly underneath.

“The position of the stairs was a given because of the opening in the concrete slab,” he says. “We removed all of the existing framing to reveal the opening and worked with that to make the ascent to the second floor something special.”

This reworking of the stairs also gave guests direct access to the rooftop greenhouse and out to the terrace without going through the private space of the master bedroom – a much more sensible way to reach the public outdoor living spaces.

Wilkinson then set about designing the staircase as a sculptural artwork that would give strong visual impact at the entrance to the apartment.

Steel rods dipped in brass and burnished to a satin finish drop down 6.5m from the perimeter of the rebuilt skylight directly above the stair, with new support structures engineered and installed to suspend the stairs from the second to first floor.

The bars form the balustrading around the staircase and support the handrail.

They also fold under the walnut treads to

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cradle them and contribute to the floating effect of the design.

Joinery at the base of the stairs serves dual function – giving bulk and definition to the stairs on one side, while adding more cabinet space to the adjacent kitchen on the other. Similarly, a display case in the kitchen continues up into the stairwell.

Full demolition of the existing interior took it back to the concrete floors and columns and allowed the kitchen to now open up to the rest of the living spaces.

“The owner has an affinity for SE Asian

architecture , and my style has Asian influences too. So the aesthetic I used for the apartment is a light version of that, but not a literal translation.”

Columns and ceiling were left exposed and raw and contrasted with slicker surfaces such as the dropped ceiling in the living area. Finishing this in Venetian plaster gives it a slight shine to reflect light back into the room.

The panel also has a practical function – helping delineate the living and dining areas as well as concealing lighting.

Wilkinson points to the fireplace as another design coup. Completely boxed in when the apartment was bought, it was exposed, rebuilt and refurnished with the same marble cladding used on the kitchen splashback.

“We set out to create something that would visually enthrall people,” says the architect. “But we’ve also created a plan that is so much better and more dynamic.

“Architecture is a practical art. If it falls short on the practicalities you end up with a hollow result.”

Facing page: The existing powder room had been under the stairs, opened into the living area and had an awkward arrangement of plumbing services. Moving it close to the apartment entrance has allowed Wilkinson to create a more functional and highly attractive space.

Above and left: A major fault of the existing layout was that access to the rooftop greenhouse and terrace was through the master suite.

Reconfiguring the stairs means guests have direct access to the terrace, leaving the master suite as a distinctly private area of the apartment.

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Architect: Andrew Wilkinson – Architect Interior designer: Andrew Wilkinson – Architect Project team: Andrew Wilkinson, Robert Glass, Olga Bukur, Sean Roper Builder: Garone Construction Cabinet company: Structure NYC Flooring: Porcelain tile from Nasco Stone &Tile Wallcovering: de Gournay wallpaper – powder room Paint: Benjamin Moore; Farrow & Ball Lighting: USAI Lighting Blinds: Somfy Kitchen cabinetry: Walnut; Rosewood with clear finish; Benjamin Moore Decorator White lacquer Countertop: Absolute Black granite Splashback: Carrara Marble Sink: Kohler Oven, ventilation and dishwasher: Miele Cooktop: Thermador Refrigeration: Sub-Zero Microwave: Jennair Bathroom vanity: Custom by Structure NYC Basin: Custom Corian – master bathroom; stone – powder room Faucets: Kallista Shower fittings: CR Laurence Toilet: Duravit Accessories: Kallista Flooring: Walnut – master bathroom; Porcelain tile from Nasco Stone & Tile – powder room Main level furniture: Stillfried Latus dining table; Roche Bobois Brio Bridge dining chair; Minotti Andersen Slim 90 Sofa; Stillfried Bloop coffee tables; Minotti Leslie low lounge chair; Ligne Roset Cupid occasional table; Stillfried Kitchen stool Greenhouse furniture: Croft House Rivera sofa; Croft House Marquina coffee table; B & B Italia Stella Bench Terrace outdoor furniture: Restoration Hardware Aegean Aluminum sectional sofa, lounge chairs and dining table; Lyon Betton Monobloc rectangular coffee table; Roda Harp outdoor dining chair Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Mark Wickens

Left: A major attraction for buying the penthouse was its rooftop greenhouse and terrace providing stunning views over the Manhattan skyline.

The greenhouse underwent some renovation of its mouldings, while new indoor and outdoor furniture plus landscaping make it the perfect entertaining spot any time of day or year.

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