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Look once, look twice This main bathroom and ensuite share wall and floor finishes, vanity designs and a strong, contemporary aesthetic
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Strong, semi-industrial and minimalist, the main bathroom and master ensuite in this project share features and finishes. Designer and homeowner James Collins created the complementary spaces. “The industrial-look family bathroom is both attractive and practical,” says Collins. “The design makes the most of available space with three zones – a wash area, shower and toilet – all separated by 2.4mhigh partition walls.” On entering the bathroom, the eye is drawn by an elegant freestanding tub with
a chrome floor-mounted spout. The bath is located under a large picture window, overlooking the jungle-inspired garden. Another eye-catching feature is the custom precast cantilevered concrete vanity with contrasting timber veneer drawers and bright, white display shelves. However, the bathroom’s engaging ambience is largely down to the concretelook, large-format porcelain tiles that cover the shower and toilet zones, together with other walls and the floors. In keeping with the 600 x 600mm-tiles,
Following pages and above left: Concrete-look tiles on floors and walls create a moody ambience in this contemporary family bathroom – one of a pigeon pair of bathing spaces addressed in this project by Collins W Collins. The enveloping effect is heightened by a concrete vanity benchtop and frameless mirrors, which reflect the tilework but which visually disappear themselves. Top: The tub is placed under the picture window so the bather can enjoy the tropical garden Above: Both toilet and shower have their own niches, all finished in the same uniform tilework.
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Above: The master suite is a chip off the same concrete block as the family bathroom – with concrete-look tiled surfaces predominating, even running into the multiple wall niches in this space. High windows admit light into the bathroom without compromising privacy, while an understated glass shower wall keeps water contained without impacting the sense of space.
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similar-size minimalist mirror panels are placed playfully and randomly. Their distinct reflections of the monochromatic wall finishes create a camouflaged effect. The owner-designer also introduced multiple lighting sources to provide for a different ambience for every occasion. “Complementing the main bathroom, the open-style yet private ensuite offers all the essential requirements for the adjoining master bedroom while a separate toilet cubicle provides necessary privacy without compromising the connection between
the bedroom and ensuite,” says Collins. “The finishes in the ensuite echo those of the family bathroom, with concrete-look tiles, frameless mirrors, wall-hung timber veneer drawers and a similar concrete vanity benchtop. We wanted an harmonious relationship between the two spaces.” The ensuite’s high picture windows allow for plenty of natural light while keeping the room private without the need for window furnishings. The minimalistic fixed glass shower panel maximises usable space and adds to the overall spatial effect.
Designer: James Collins, Collins W Collins Vanity cabinetry: White 2 pac and Sublime Teak laminate in Ravine finish Benchtops and basins: Concrete, custom designed Bath: Sanctuary freestanding bath from John L Fischer Plumbing Supplies Taps: Dorf vanity taps, Phoenix mixer and goose neck Fienza bath tap from John L Fischer Plumbing Supplies Walls, floors and shower stalls: Concrete-look 600mm x 600mm Graphite tiles from Amber Tiles Shower fittings: Empire rain shower head by Fienza from John L Fischer Plumbing Supplies Accessories: Custom towel rails, powdercoated in Dulux Monument to match windows
Lighting: Downlights, pendant lights from Maloney Lighting, heat lamps Ventilation: IXL exhaust fan Hot water systems: Solar Electric Gas booster Awards: Trends International Design Awards Bathrooms – Winner
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Above: Exposed brickwork in the bedroom is the perfect counterpoint to the semi-industrial look ensuite. The configuration is simpler than in the main bathroom but the toilet cubicle is again separated, this time with a door for privacy. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Matt Vandyke
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Refined sensibility For this brownstone master suite renovation, a study becomes a beautiful, light-filled bathroom and the master bedroom is rebuilt and upgraded These pages: This master suite renovation by Matthew Baird Architects with interior design by JMorris Design included stripping back walls in the bedroom for soundproofing. The upgraded space is finished in an exotic, hand painted wallpaper. Soft furnishings contribute to the refined aesthetic – the bed cushions are finished in Hermes fabrics while the Matteo bed linen is teamed with a furry throw.
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Classic, character-rich brownstones present enviable places to live, but as with most home styles of earlier time periods, the attention paid to bathrooms was pretty secondary. So when it came time to renovate this traditional New York home, the master bathroom was high on the list of priorities of things to transform completely. Matthew Baird Architects (MBA) with Bradley Kaye as project architect took on this whole house makeover with interior designer Jennifer Morris involved in the choice of finishes and features. The brownstone had good bones and many intact details, including the stair from the first
floor to third, fireplaces, mouldings, stained glass windows and lay lights, says Kaye. “The owners had lived with the small, dated existing bathroom for years. So one goal for the renovation was to have an amazing bathroom.� To achieve this, MBA turned an existing study into the new master bath and connected it to the master bedroom via a walk-in closet. The bedroom was gutted and modernised with sound-insulated walls and new lighting and finishes. The room already had beautiful stained glass windows and a fireplace before the makeover and the interior designer worked with
the owners to pick the furnishings and wallpaper. Several refined touches give the reworked bedroom its charm, says Morris. “Maya Romanof’s hand painted Weathered Walls wallpaper reflects depth and artisanal craft and sets the scene. I selected Hermes fabrics for cushions to dress up a much-loved chair and we made lush velvet pillows for the bed.” The owners requirements for the bathroom were simply that it be spacious and beautiful. “In other areas of the house there was more push and pull in regards to aesthetics – but not in the master bath,” says Kaye. “This space was
the result of a fun collaboration with our client. “We thought it was important that the view down the hall to the fireplace be preserved, so placing the bath in the centre of the room on that axis was the logical choice. This left a third of the room for the vanity area and a third for the shower zone, with its two shower fixtures.” The large mirror above the vanity makes the room feel bigger – helpful since the brownstone is only 4.8m wide. The mirror consists of three parts. The centre panel is fixed to the wall, while the panels to either side front medicine cabinets and are visually separated from the
Following pages: The new master bathroom occupies what was once a study in the gracious New York brownstone. The bathroom is neatly divided into three zones – showering, bathing and the double vanity area. The top of the vanity is in Pietra Cardosa to match other uses of the stone in the room, while the drawers are faced with walnut. Seen above the fire, the art is framed in white to ensure the image stands out.
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Architect: Matthew Baird FAIA, Matthew Baird Architects Interior designer: Jennifer Morris NCIDQ, JMorris Design Builder: Downtown Renovations Corp Cabinet maker: McKeever Woodworks Tub: Odette by Barclay Products Floor-mount tub filler: Barber Wilson Vanity: Custom, walnut veneer Vanity benchtop: Pietra Cardosa stone Basin: Custom stone sink fabricated by Mondial Tiles Taps: Barber Wilson in polished chrome Shower fittings: Drain, ProLine by QuickDrain USA; shower, Barber Wilson Shower floor: Pietra Cardosa slabs from Stone Source Flooring: Existing, restored – salvaged heart pine to match existing floors where patching was required Wallcovering: Pietra Cardosa from Stone Source; existing brick Fire surround tile: Agate Collection Martini-pisa silk finish from Artistic Tile Toilet: Happy D by Duravit Lighting: Sconce, flush with mirror, from Backlight SLR; recessed lighting, Lightolier; feature pendant, Ochre; art light, Modulightor Accessories: Floating shower shelves by Boffi; towel ring by Kohler Windows: Marvin Windows Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Eric Laignel
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central panel by broad LED strip lights. Barber-Wilsons fixtures were chosen for their classic lines, which tied the modern space with the home’s existing period detailing. Morris says she was brought in midway through to work on the soft items but ended up providing another layer of decor – adding many elements, such as art, lighting, plants, paint colour and finishes, and vanity accessories. “Finishing the bathroom with restraint was important. Since there was so much existing detail, the goal was to let what was already there shine. However, key elements were added.
“The glass mosaic tiles around the fire are one of my favourite additions. These complement the shower partition and the windows. Meanwhile, the shape and colour of the mosaic tiles give the fire great dimension and depth. “The bathtub is another eye-catching feature – a little like an oasis amidst all the strong, clean architectural lines – and I felt that the modern chandelier perfectly mirrored its softness.” The reworked master suite achieves a tricky balancing act between celebrating the rich architectural history of the brownstone and creating elegant, comfortable user-friendly spaces.
Facing page: The architect says the hardest part about installing the massive glass shower screen was getting it up the stairs. The exposed brickwork, complemented by a dark limestone, was finished with several coats of a matte brick water sealant. Above: The connecting hallway between bedroom and bathroom includes a gallery shelf to display family photos. This layout was kept in part so the existing fireplace would be on show from the hall.
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The luxury of less This modern master bathroom rethink keeps things simple, serene and yet five-star sumptuous – touches of classic detailing tie back to the villa When available renovation space is adequate but a developer’s expectations are grand there’s a way to both maximise the sense of spaciousness and at the same time add hotel-style luxury. The answer is about more thinking and less clutter. This dramatic family bathroom renovation forms part of the makeover of the whole villa by residential property developer and project manager Andy Blyth and architect Paul Leuschke. “The existing bathroom had been a typically under-considered villa affair with two step-up showers, wood everywhere and worst of all a cramped, claustrophobic feel,” says Leuschke.
“In its place, Andy Blyth wanted a wow-factor bathroom with the look of a high-end design you might expect in a five-star hotel. “While the room was already a decent size, I wanted to increase the feeling of space – both to imply luxury and to give the bathroom a better sense of proportion in relation to the high stud.” The developer and architect took several steps to achieve this, including the use of largeformat, marble-finish tiles on the floor and walls. “While real marble would be a major hassle to maintain, the porcelain tiles achieve the same gracious effect and are extremely low upkeep.
These pages: A floor-to-ceiling glass shower screen adds to the high-end aesthetic and accentuates the room’s high stud without interrupting the view of the tileware. The curves of the sculptural tub complement the modern, soft-cornered vanity basins. Following pages: Uninterrupted swathes of marble-look porcelain tiles provide a restful and luxurious feel in this villa family bathroom makeover by Leuschke Kahn Architects and developer Andy Blyth.
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Architect: Paul Leuschke, Leuschke Kahn Architects Developer, designer and project manager: Andy Blyth, InsideOut Vanity cabinetry: Designed by Villavilla and created by KMD Kitchens Benchtop: Prime Stone Aoraki by KMD Kitchens Bath: Stone bath by Villavilla Basin: Hand-carved Hunan white marble basins by Villavilla Taps: Kohler Shower stall: Platinum Hardware and Glass Shower fittings, accessories: Kohler Flooring: Calacatta tiles from Casa Ceramica Wallcoverings: Paint – Okarito Double by Dulux Ventilation: Manrose by DNA Electrical Underfloor heating: Casa heating systems by Casa Ceramica Hot water systems: Rinnai water heater by Real Fires Blinds: Plantation shutters by CT Joinery Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Michael Ng
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Above: Minimalist chrome tapware was selected by the developer to stand out against the pale, largeformat tiles. The shower niche’s concealed lighting brings another luxurious touch and also provides a convenient night light – as well as contributing to the bathroom’s overall airy, serene ambience.
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Continuing the tiles across the floor and shower walls invites the eye to run uninterrupted right across them, visually implying more space.” Similarly, the floor-to-ceiling glass shower screen has a dramatic impact but doesn’t detract from the flow of the stone-look tile surfaces. This elegant backdrop sets the scene for the room’s intentionally few but luxurious features. The large soaking tub provides a sculptural feature and works well with the soft-cornered marble basins on the vanity. The tapware is also modern and minimalistic while the shower area is served by two monsoon rainheads, another
pampering inclusion for the potential owners. A full-wall mirror running behind the vanity doubles the sense of visual space all over again. However, while the large-format, natural tilework, giant shower screen and sleek tapware are contemporary, there are touches that relate back to the home’s turn-of-last century origins, “We decided to use typical villa mouldings here to tie back to the wider interior, while the period shutters on the sash windows admit natural light and bring privacy from neighbours,” says Leuschke. “The internally lit wall niche and ceiling spots add a crisp, bright feel.”
Bathroom budgeting What are some of the budget-related things to keep in mind when delving into a bathroom project? Whether it’s a renovation or a bathroom in a new home, we always want something that’s well designed. But how do you approach a project on a budget? It’s easier than you think. The first and most important step for keeping your outlay down is to minimise changes to the layout. Nothing will rack up costs faster than swapping the shower and vanity or pulling out a bathtub. This is because reworking the layout often means getting in a plumber to moving the plumbing around and sometimes even getting in
an electrician to install or remove power outlets. However, if the main problem with your existing bathroom is its poor layout, be prepared to change it. With showers, opt for a simple box design with a wall mounted showerhead. And choosing flexible showerheads is an affordable way to up the functionality. There are also some easy ways to save when it comes to energy use and your bathroom lighting. One option is to replace your existing bulbs with LEDs. Another is to install a ceiling fan extractor
unit that includes lights and a heater. So, if you’re ready to delve into your next bathroom project, there’s no better place to start than Trends Bathroom – a dedicated section of our website packed with ideas, inspiration, articles and interviews with designers. This page: A selection of inspirational bathroom projects from Trends Bathroom
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Outside the square This thoughtful reinvention of a master suite includes the bold move of adding a balcony and ensuite on to the end of the home
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Where do you turn as a renovating architect when the existing master suite doesn’t quite meet spatial needs and the existing services are hard to reroute? Well one savvy design response is to build a pop-out on the side of the building. This comprehensive master suite makeover – part of a whole-house renovation by architect Melonie Bayl-Smith – took just such a route. “The reworked master bedroom has stayed loosely in the form it was before. However, we added a wall at one end of the space to create a spacious walk-in wardrobe,” says Bayl-Smith. “There had previously been no ensuite and the
Top and following pages: Large windows and doors frame the bush setting in this master bedroom makeover – part of a whole house rethink by Bijl Architecture. The private master ensuite addition is accessed only from the bedroom. Above left and above: A black vanity and black accessories avoid the ensuite overpowering the bedroom. Legend: 1 master bedroom, 2 walk-in wardrobe, 3 ensuite, 4 deck, 5 hall
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Architect: Melonie Bayl-Smith and Vanessa Tang-Lee, Bijl Architecture Vanity: Falper Via Veneto from Rogerseller Basin: Mare from Rogerseller Taps: Fantini Mare from Rogerseller Shower fittings: Fantini Mare Shove Minor Toilet: Paco Jaanson from ACS Designer Bathrooms Wallcoverings: Porcelain tiles from Academy Tiles Lighting: LED downlights and vanity light Underfloor heating: Warm Floors Hot water systems: Rinnai from Reece Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Katherine Lu
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Above: Step right up – a chunky seat set back in the shower stall provides a mini retreat for the owners. With the ensuite being high up on the side of the home, privacy wasn’t an issue so glass walls and windows flood light into the modest space. The architect combined tile styles in the shower area and oriented the long charcoal tiles in such a way as to create the illusion of greater space.
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owners wanted one with a discrete entrance – plus the existing plumbing was restrictive.” An old balcony on this corner of the home had been non compliant so the architect elected to replace this with a pop-out comprising the new ensuite and a small balcony. A new pool had also been introduced below – adding to the ambience for the small private balcony. “The addition is clad in Terracade, a fireresistant, easy-maintenance surface in earthy tones. Low upkeep was a must as the exterior of the extension is hard to reach.” Being up high meant privacy wasn’t an
issue, so the ensuite has glass at both ends. And by locating it at the outer end of the bedroom, the discrete link required between the master bathroom and master bedroom was assured. “The owners wanted the ensuite to recede rather than draw the eye, so we went for subdued tones, right down to the choice of black accessories and even a black toilet. And of course the black glass Falper vanity is the centrepiece.” Moody charcoal floor tiles and grey wall tiles were chosen for the main space, while the shower stall comprises a play between the two tiles, adding to the sense of space.
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Perfect fit This renovation creates a master ensuite, main bathroom and other rooms in a sympathetic aesthetic and all within a modest footprint
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No architect-client relationship is more demanding than when the two are one and the same person. No surprises then that this master suite renovation – part of a wider rethink of architect Glen Cornwell’s own 1920s villa – had to achieve so much. “Our brief called for a master ensuite, a main bathroom for the children, and a separate guest toilet,” says Cornwell. “A laundry with storage, and a walk-in wardrobe for the master bedroom were also required.” And these rooms had to fit snugly into
a space previously taken by one bedroom. To achieve all of this there were some challenges, including taking out fireplaces in back-to-back bedrooms to create space for the master ensuite. Building code regulations also influenced the design. With the external wall of the new ensuite and the main bathroom less than a metre from the boundary, the cost of adding the required fire-rated windows was beyond the budget. “But because we were converting an existing bedroom into the main bedroom,
we could keep the original window and just frost it – so no fire rating was required,” says Cornwell. Fitting so much into the limited space available required clever spatial solutions. “To save space, we designed a galley walk-through laundry leading to the main bathroom. This had to be kept as compact as possible to leave enough room for the adjacent walk-in wardrobe and toilet.” To achieve this, the dryer is wallmounted above the washing machine, leaving space for a pull-out laundry
Above left and above: As part of a wider remodel by architect and villa owner Glen Cornwell of Avery Team Architects, this new children’s bathroom is reached via a new walk-through laundry. The washer and wall-mounted dryer are positioned so they can’t be seen from the hallway. Plan legend: 1 main bathroom, 2 master ensuite, 3 guest toilet, 4 laundry, 5 walk-in wardrobe Following pages: A light-filled master ensuite was also created as part of the renovation. The design combines clean modern lines with touches of traditional detailing, such as cornices.
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These pages: For visual interest a strip of mosaic tiles runs up the back wall of each shower, while motion-activated lights under the vanities provide soft illumination of the floors in the toilet and each bathroom. Velux sun tunnels bring in additional natural light to the ensuite, laundry and toilet. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Kallan Macleod
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drawer and cupboard under the large sink set into a Prime Stone benchtop. The wall opposite has additional storage cupboards. “A standard-height hinged door would have made the laundry feel small, limited usable space and restricted natural light coming through into the hallway. Our solution was to install an over-height cavity slider with square-stopped reveals between the main bathroom and laundry.” In the main bathroom, a spacious vanity with a hand basin for each child was a priority. To this end, the design
includes a wall-to-wall vanity with twin semi-recessed hand basins. Plus, each teenager has their own mirror-fronted storage cupboard with further storage in wide drawers beneath the vanity top. The master ensuite has the same wallhung cabinets and wide vanity but with just one hand basin to create additional bench space. “Again in pursuit of space or the illusion of space, we introduced large-format horizontal Italian porcelain tiles to both bathrooms,” says the architect. “The tiles
have a velvet finish and a pattern with a look of fossil stone.” In aesthetic terms, tying the new rooms back to the rest of the interior was naturally also a key aspect of the project. “While the spaces had to be modern and functional, we also wanted to respect and maintain the traditional character of the villa,” says Cornwell. “This included retaining the cornices and skirting boards, and classic-style door hardware.” A picture rail 2.7m from the floor adds another traditional villa element. The tiles
run up to the rail, visually reducing the scale of the 3.4m-high walls. Above the picture rail, the wall is painted Resene Half Tea, matching the rest of the interior. French oak timber flooring also runs through from the hall and main living spaces into the guest toilet and laundry, while both bathrooms have tiled floors. Side lighting – in the form of vertical strip lights – was chosen for the bathrooms as it casts fewer shadows and offers better light. Motion-activated lights under the vanities provide a soft illumination.
Architect: Glen Cornwell ANZIA, Avery Team Architects Ensuite vanity: Ravani, wall-hung, from Newtech Ensuite benchtop: Washed oak ply from Newtech Basin: Gala from Newtech Taps: Hansgrohe from Flow Imports Shower stall: Warmup complete shower solution Toilet: Duravit ME by Starck from Metrix Flooring: Manor Atelier engineered floorboards in French Oak; Beren tiles from Roberts Heritage Walls: Beren tiles from Roberts Heritage Lighting: Multi-task Slim from Targetti Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Highly Commended
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Overcoming setbacks Every element in this distinctive kitchen is a design response to a restriction or challenge the architect faced on the narrow site
Previous pages: When is an island not an island? When it’s also a dining table. That was the innovative solution architect Neal Schwartz came up with when presented with a narrow site that couldn’t accommodate the usual kitchen island as well as the dining and living areas. Above: The table height is set in between the normal height for a table and that for a kitchen benchtop, allowing it to be used for both dining and food preparation. Elevated cutting boards can also be placed on the table to protect the top and provide a comfortable working height.
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Including an island has become almost a prerequisite for any new kitchen design. But what do you do when the space you have for kitchen, dining and living areas just isn’t big enough for an island too? For the kitchen featured here, architect Neal Schwartz came up with a novel solution – create a furniture piece that can be used for both formal dining as well as for food preparation. The kitchen is part of major work Schwartz undertook on a dilapidated San Francisco Victorian cottage.
“We lifted the original cottage up to insert a two-car garage beneath and then added a new house at the back,” he says. “So you come through what looks to be a Victorian home into a much more modern space. You enter into what is essentially the kitchen, so a lot of the design had to do with making the kitchen feel like a nice public space.” The owners like to entertain, so the kitchen also needed to be the centrepiece of that level of the home. One immediate challenge was the
restricted space. Like many of the city’s urban blocks, this one was only 7.6m wide. Plus there were planning departmentimposed setbacks on both sides, which meant even less room for the kitchen, dining and living areas. “There wasn’t enough space for a large island like the owners had in their previous home, so we combined the idea of a kitchen island with a dining room table.” For day-to-day living, it becomes a family gathering spot or dining table, but it also provides a place for food preparation
in front of the kitchen – just like an island. To help the table perform this double function, Schwartz set the height in between the normal benchtop and table heights. Elevated cutting boards can also be placed on the table to raise the table to counter height when preparing food. Although having no island reduces the amount of cabinet space available, there’s still plenty of storage in the run of cabinetry along the kitchen’s length and the pantry space alongside the ovens and fridge on the adjacent wall.
Top: Entrance into the home from street level leads down a long hallway and directly into the kitchen. Also at street level is a garage door opening to a steep ramp leading to parking below. The broad staircase was a device used to provide the height needed for the cars to get down. Above: Installing shelving rather than upper cabinets results in less of a boxy feel for the kitchen. Architect Neal Schwartz says that using strong textural tiles on the full wall behind also takes the focus off the kitchen’s functional aspects and allowed the other materials to be toned back.
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Above: The kitchen connects to two outdoor living spaces – stacking doors open to an outdoor living room with fireplace on one side while, on the other side, a sliding glass door connects the kitchen to the barbecue deck. The stairs between these two areas lead down to a family room, while changes in the timber floor define the pathway to the stairs as well as marking out different zones in the kitchen, dining and living space.
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Architect and kitchen and interior designer: Neal J Z Schwartz, Schwartz and Architecture Builder: Gelling & Judd Inc Wooden flooring: Walnut and rift oak by Floorpros Splashback: Ann Sacks, Clodagh Cabinet company: John Dowdall Custom cabinets Base cabinet finish: Painted conversion varnish Overhead cabinets/shelving: Custom, oak Countertop: Quartz from Walker Zanger Sink: Blanco Faucets: Hansgrohe Cooktop: Wolf Ventilation: Ventahood Refrigeration: Sub-Zero
Dishwasher: Bosch Lighting: Elite, Juno Island/dining table: Custom, oak Windows: Fleetwood, Marvin Blinds: Lutron Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Bruce Damonte
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Wood, white and water This relaxed kitchen continues the seaside home’s emphasis on the warmth of American oak – white engineered stone provides a crisp counterpoint
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Ironically, a kitchen in a holiday home has to work as hard or even harder than the kitchen in the main home. Nowhere is an approachable, multi-user, multi-function design more essential than when friends and family muck in together and where cocktails, coffee, or crayfish might all slide across the same bench in quick succession. This kitchen in a beachside holiday escape is tucked into the eastern end of the home’s main living area. Architect Paul Clarke says this position makes the most of year-round morning sun, and offers an easy interaction with other living zones and a direct connection to the beach.
“The owners loved the look of American white oak which features prominently on the walls, floors, and ceiling of the beachhouse,” says Clarke. “So we chose this finish for the kitchen cabinetry, too – but using an American white oak veneer rather than solid planking. We designed the island pendant in the same wood.” While the American oak veneer cabinets merge in with the surrounding surfaces, the wood is dramatically contrasted by the crisp white of the engineered stone waterfall island benchtop and the splashback in the same stone. Seen together, the two materials give the kitchen
Following pages and above left: This kitchen in a home by Studio2 Architects features a bold waterfall island countertop that seems to point to the scenery. The benchtop cantilever provides casual seating for anything from breakfast to cocktails. Top and above: The kitchen is central to proceedings, positioned close to the living and dining areas as well as the sheltered outdoor barbecue zone, built in concrete.
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Architect: Paul Clarke, Studio2 Architects Cabinetry: American Oak Veneer on Marine ply by Customtone Kitchens Cabinetry hardware: Katalog Benchtops and splashback: Stainless steel and Caesarstone in Snow Flooring: American oak Lighting: Inlite NZ Kitchen sink: Franke, undermount Taps: Vola from Metrix Oven, cooktop, ventilation, wine fridge, refrigerator, dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Simon Wilson
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Above: American oak beam ceilings merge with American white oak veneer on the kitchen cabinetry. To optimise the warm, user-friendly appeal of the natural wood surfaces without distraction, the refrigerator is fully integrated. The mix of wood finishes and engineered white stone created the light Scandinavian look the owners liked.
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a light, natural Scandinavian sensibility that was ideal for the beachside location Another appealing contrast in the kitchen is seen in the treatments of the two benchtops. The cantilevered island benchtop is chunky, in part to conceal its support structure, while the rear prepping benchtop is slender and in durable, easy-to-clean stainless steel. With extended edges on the bottom of some cabinet doors acting as pulls, only lower doors and drawers have handles proper, adding to the kitchen’s pared-back, minimalist appeal. Behind the simple cabinet faces lies a wealth
of storage. The main refrigerator is fully integrated to the left of the rear benchtop and a compartmentalised pantry with a pocket door is to the right. The side cabinetry wall includes an appliance garage and a television that extends on an arm. A wine fridge, refrigerator drawer and rubbish bin are all on the business side of the island. And the kitchen seamlessly merges function and form in other ways, too. A discreet air conditioning grill is integrated into the deep island toekick, for example, and the extended underwindow bench seating holds even more storage.
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Whether you’re building new or fixing up your existing kitchen, some design decisions are more important than others – especially when it comes to the kitchen island. Start with how the island fits into the kitchen. The minimum space between the island and the counters should be at least 90cm – any less and you’re going to struggle to have two people working back to back. If you’re set on a large island, perhaps one with a stovetop and/or sink, consider extending the island into the dining or
living room to avoid comprimising the working room in kitchen. Lighting can make or break a kitchen. With the island, be sure to think about light placement – you may find that your current ceiling arrangement makes working on the island difficult, by casting annoying shadows. A three pendant light arrangment is a great balance of style and functionality. The same goes for ventilation. If your cooktop is on your island, some sort of ventilation option is a necessity to whisk away steam. Options include downdraft
rangehoods, which rise up out of the island, and ceiling or hanging rangehoods, which sit suspended over the island. For more more kitchen advice, interviews and inspiring projects, visit the Trends Kitchen section trendsideas.com. This page: An inspirational kitchen project from Celia Visser
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For family and friends This kitchen is set up to cater to the grandest parties, but its feature surfaces are as rugged and family friendly as they are glamorous
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It’s a simple balancing act – you want your kitchen to have refined surfaces but then you don’t want to labour away your hours cleaning everything down when the party or even family breakfast is over. This large kitchen is set directly across from the living spaces in a three-level riverside home created by Urbane Projects with Steve Gliosca as architectural designer. “The home is set up for entertaining on a large scale as well as catering to the needs of a young family,” says Gliosca. “As such it had to look glossy and upmarket
and yet stand up to day-to-day use.” And it was this double-requirement that led Gliosca to create the feature island and cabinetry in marble-look pressed porcelain panels, matched with a durable wood-look laminate product and wipedown two-pac cabinetry paint finish. The same porcelain panels are used to clad the fireplace opposite, and the laminate is also repeated on cabinets in the living area, creating balance through the interior. “The match of wood-look laminate and marble-look surfaces creates an eye-catching
Above left: The dramatic island with its sculptural folding planes is a stand-out feature and helps define the kitchen zone. Top and above: The scullery is a continuation of the perimeter cabinetry and tucks in behind the fridges. The panoramic window and scullery wall are shaped to echo the home’s spiral staircase. Following pages: This two-tone kitchen with its natural-look surfaces and concealed lighting is the perfect glossy fit for the wider elegant living spaces in an upmarket riverside home by Urbane Projects.
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Above: A dishwasher is integrated into the back of the island, while a second dishwasher is found in the scullery. The kitchen is designed so the chef can talk to guests seated on the island stools or in the living areas, or enjoy the view out to the garden and pool beyond the wall-height sliding doors. The open fireplace just across from the kitchen is finished in the same marble-look porcelain panels as the island – creating a sense of balance through the large, open plan area.
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two-tone aesthetic which is also used to delineate the kitchen. A band of the dark brown laminate separates the perimeter upper cabinetry from the white ceiling.” And the interplay of surfaces isn’t the only stand-out element in the kitchen. The large island is positioned out towards the living spaces and features a dense countertop that appears to wrap back, downwards and out again at floor level to form a footrest for the island stools. Sets of concealed LEDs highlight the island’s sculptural form.
Another aesthetic consideration came from a spiral staircase which is the central feature of the home. The curves from this stair are intentionally echoed in the curving landscape window beside the kitchen and living spaces and by the curvaceous wall that helps shape the rear scullery. Along with stand-out good looks, the kitchen delivers big-time on functionality. “The kitchen boasts large fridges in the end joinery block, which also forms the outer wall of the large walk-in scullery,” says Gliosca. “The scullery continues the
finishes of the perimeter cabinetry and has a second oven, second dishwasher and a wealth of bench space. As the scullery is only seen from the rear of the kitchen it was felt a door was unnecessary. “The owners frequently entertain on a large scale and having an easy flow from prepping scullery to living area was a must. There are also lots of cupboards to hold large platters, such as in the high cabinets above the fridges.” Upper wall cabinets hide a minimalist, quiet rangehood with its motor on the roof.
Designer: Steve Gliosca, Urbane Projects Cabinetry: Dark Ciliegio Cleaf timber veneer and 2 pac Dulux vivid white Benchtops and splashback: Marmi Maximum from Artedomus Flooring: Stonebox by Emilceramica Kitchen sink and taps: Oliveri from Winning Appliances Oven and dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel from Winning Appliances Cooktop: Siemens from Winning Appliances Ventilation: Schweigan from Winning Appliances Refrigeration: Fisher & Paykel from Harvey Norman
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Light and natural Contemporary yet raw, this kitchen complements the home’s concrete wall panels and floors while packing in a wealth of high-tech storage
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In contemporary interiors, the kitchen is often located at the centre of proceedings – but that doesn’t mean it has to visually drown out its surroundings along the way. This sleek kitchen by designer Annika Rowson fits into the home’s wider open plan interior without dominating it. “Our brief was for a modern yet raw, pared-back kitchen to complement the stunning concrete panels and floors in the architect-designed home and also to blend into the open-plan living and dining areas,” says Rowson. “The family kitchen
also had to offer plenty of storage.” A mix of Keruing wood and Onyx veneer was chosen as the warm feature cabinetry materials. These black and rich brown surfaces are balanced by the white of the rear cabinetry and the slender 12mm Glacier White Corian waterfall island benchtop and perimeter benchtop. “The island benchtop’s extended overhang is given hidden strength by a matt black powder coated steel support, which disappears into the shadow of the overhang,” says the designer.
In terms of convenience and ease of use, Blum Servo Drive touch-to-open hardware is fitted to all cabinetry. A Hafele Concepta Pocket Door ensures easy access to the side pantry unit while drawer banks are fitted with internal compartmentalised drawers to provide ample storage. “The window splashback is another feature of the design. This admits morning light to warm the kitchen,” says Rowson. “Hafele LED Strip Lighting on a powdercoated track provides additional task lighting over the hob area at night.”
Above left: Light and dark wood, and white cabinets and benchtops all come together for a composed, contemporary feel in this familyoriented kitchen by Rowson Kitchen & Joinery. In terms of day-to-day use, a large vertical pantry to the left of the ovens has plenty of dedicated storage while the island includes a bin unit, a dishdrawer and additional storage. Above: Polished concrete floors ground the kitchen’s predominant palette of wood tones.
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Above: The kitchen’s slender Glacier White countertops underscore the contemporary aesthetic. Push-to-touch cabinet technologies avoid the need for handles and so contribute to the minimalist look of the kitchen. The benchtop overhang on the front of the island is underpinned by a metal plate. The window splashback looks out to a newly planted bamboo garden.
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Designer: Annika Rowson, Rowson Kitchen & Joinery Cabinetry: Prime Recon Veneer in Onyx, Keruing, and Sage Acrygloss in white Cabinetry hardware: Blum Servo Drive Benchtops: Corian in Glacier White Flooring: Marble-finish concrete Lighting: Hafele LED lighting strip Splashback: Window, aluminium joinery Kitchen sink: Blanco Grey composite bowl Taps: Felton Axiss in Matt Black Oven: Bosch Series 8 Cooktop: Bosch induction Ventilation: Bosch, integrated Powerpack Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel integrated DishDrawer
Refrigeration: Fisher and Paykel French door Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Gina Fabish
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Salute to the architecture This kitchen and hidden scullery’s strong two-tone palette and the stepped nature of their forms evoke the look and feel of the wider home
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Positioned between two living-dining zones and close to a large exterior entertainment area, this kitchen needed to be well grounded and present a bold aesthetic to match the home. This was a driving part of the homeowners’ brief to kitchen designer Davinia Sutton when she created the large family kitchen with an equally large concealed scullery running behind. “Essentially, the owners wanted the kitchen to capture the bold forms and layers evident in the contemporary architecture – for example, the architect played with varying stud heights through the interior,” says Sutton. “In response
we created a layered, folded, two-tone kitchen. This is seen in the stepped island benchtops and in the material layering on the rear-wall.” Together with the high run of dark-stained American Oak cabinets, the long island defines the kitchen zone. The raised white engineered stone benchtop for the seating area waterfalls to the timber-look tile floor, while the lower black granite keeps prepping and clutter out of sight.” On the perimeter wall, the panelling directly above the hob is stepped in from the main wall of cabinets above and to the left, and this central area steps in again to the glass splashback.
Above left: A stepped countertop helps evoke the spatial features of the home’s contemporary architecture in this kitchen created by designer Davinia Sutton. A playful contrast between materials and proportions contributes to defining the kitchen zone and giving it visual presence within the wider open-plan context.
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“Situated between several living and dining spaces within the open-plan environment, the kitchen always had to always look its best,” says Sutton. “This was achieved partly by the use of the large scullery for open storage and messy cooking, and partly by integrating plenty of function into the on-show cabinetry out front.” For example, the owners owned a steam oven and coffee machine in different brands to the sleek Gaggenau ovens on show. So the designer integrated these behind the pocket door to the left of the wall ovens, avoiding a contrast of styles. This large cabinet is balanced by a pantry
of similar size on the other side of the kitchen, with a wine fridge directly to the right of that. However, it’s the scullery behind, complete with skylight, that is the workhorse behind this kitchen. The scullery features two large cabinets with sliding doors, separated by shallow, quickaccess shelving. There are more shelves on the opposite wall, and the stainless steel benchtop includes an integrated deep fryer. Directly to the right as you enter the scullery lies the kitchen’s secret. A black door in a black wall leads to a custom walk-in fridge, much like a commercial cool store, and used as a pantry.
Facing page: The home’s architecture is also echoed in the purposefully stepped layers of the rear cooking zone. The wood panelling concealing the rangehood is inset from most of the cabinet faces, including the wood-fronted storage above. Then the splashback naturally steps in again – completing the layered look. Above: The thick white benchtop is for breakfasting or entertaining. This also shields the contrasting lower prepping benchtop with its two sinks.
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Designer: Davinia Sutton, Detail by Davinia Sutton Joinery: Fineline Joinery Canterbury Cabinetry: MUF, white gloss; American Oak veneer by Prime Panels, Mirotone lacquer finish Cabinetry hardware: Blum and Hafele Benchtops: Perimeter and lower island countertops in Black Absolute granite; upper island in Caesarstone Frosty Carrina by Tretheway Artisan Stone; scullery benchtop in stainless steel Floor: Tile, from Nextdoor Lighting: LED Splashback: Back-painted glass low iron glass splashback Sinks: Kitchen, Blanco by Hafele; scullery, Robiq Taps: Dornbracht Lot from Oakleys Plumbing Oven: Gaggenau double wall oven, Miele steam oven, Miele combi oven, all from Kitchen Things Cooktop: Gaggenau induction hob, Gaggenau Teppanyaki plate, Gaggenau deep fryer Ventilation: Smeg power pack from Kitchen Things Refrigeration: Custom by Coolfridge, wine fridge by Gaggenau Dishwasher: Miele from Kitchen Things Water dispenser: Evo InSinkErator from Kitchen Things Accessories: Stepfix folding step stool in toekick by Hafele Awards: Trends International Design Awards Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Stephen Goodenough
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Top right: Behind the black door – just inside the elongated scullery there is a large custom-designed walk-in refrigerator. Right: Behind the white door – the scullery also connects directly to the dining room, making it easy for caterers to serve large gatherings. The concealed workspace is packed with functionality, including ample cabinet storage, quick-access shelving and a deep fryer integrated into the stainless steel benchtop.
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With a difference This home takes its rakish facade angles from an unlikely source while inside every room offers a stand-out feature
It may come as no surprise that the owners of this Singaporean home had wanted something out of the ordinary for their island hideaway. Created by Landry Design Group with associate William Mungall as project architect, the grand, sculptural residence is the owners reaction reacting against the typical houses that they had looked at on the resort island of Sentosa. Instead, they wanted a home constructed with a dramatic sculptural feel, and that offered clean lines and a relaxed indoor-outdoor openness that makes the most of the tropical climate. Viewed from the street, the home’s white
stucco facade creates the sense of a substantial home the owners required, but its most impactful feature is its artistically configured forms. “The trapezoidal shape repeated across the front of the home in several orientations was inspired by the shape of the site,” says Mungall. “This angle – 7° off a true square – was worked into the plans and facades as a playful contrast to the rectilinear forms of neighbouring homes.” Adding to the impact of the street frontage, Mungall introduced two graphic elements to the front facade. These panels are scored with LED lights, creating a different effect at night.
Previous pages: A picture of white stucco and dark glass, this home by Landry Design Group has an individual presence. Facing page: Flowing terrazzo floors add to the sense of space while the pedestrian bridge includes glass cutouts that were created on site. Above: The study’s feature ceiling grooves conceal air conditioning while the custom bookcase and desk continue the interior’s curvy decor.
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The interior’s emphasis on organic curves provide a counterpoint to the angular facades. “On entering, you walk into a two-storey atrium that runs the depth of the house, allowing spaces to flow from one side to the other,” says Mungall. “A sculptural curved metal stair rises to a first-floor footbridge directly in front of you. This offers a degree of separation between the upper family lounge and children’s bedrooms on one side from the master suite opposite. There’s also a large study on this top level, reached by stairs or lift, that looks out over a golf course.”
Left: The dry kitchen includes a curvaceous island which loosely echoes the ceiling element directly above it. The island accommodates casual seating while the brown door to the rear leads to the wet kitchen. Above: The dining setting is enhanced by a ceiling element with concealed lighting, a pendant chandelier and large wall art.
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The stairway and bridge are the prime focus within the voluminous living space. Organicshaped glass sections set in the balustrade, add to the impact. This fluid feature sets the scene for an interior filled with design drama. “For example, the trapezoid shape seen on the front facade is repeated on the interior in elements like wall display niches,” says Mungall. There are peek-throughs between various spaces, too, while ceiling treatments throughout the home are works of art in their own right. This includes in the dry kitchen where the fluid lines of the ceiling form are echoed in the
curvaceous island and seating below. There’s also a wet kitchen to the rear of this space. Lighting plays a major part in the atrium’s drama and in the house generally. Back-lit wall niches provide colour and throw interesting shadows and lights on the bridge and other elements. Concealed lighting also features in the study, where strips of recessed LEDs create a dramatic feature ceiling. The ceiling’s grooves also perform a second function, concealing air conditioning vents. Another arresting feature on this level is seen in the master bedroom where a bedhead
Facing page: The master bedroom has a rippling, rising bedhead that runs across the ceiling as a canopy. Above: As another one-off space, the master ensuite has toilet and shower cubicles in blue cast glass. In a house that celebrates both the straight line outside and the curvaceous line inside, the under-lit vanity has a wavy form, echoed in the playful wall niche alongside.
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Architect: Richard Landry AIA, ICAA, NCARB, Landry Design Group; project architect, William Mungall AIA, LEED AP Interior design: Owner Kitchen design: Landry Design Group Builder: Incorporated Builders Cladding: Smooth trowel stucco Roof: Metal roof by Vast Engineering Doors and windows: Steel with custom Light Bronze metal finish Flooring: Terrazzo blend tiles from Builder’s Shop Wall coverings: Wallpaper from Goodrich Global Paints and varnishes: Venetian plaster by Decora Art & Colour Singapore Lighting: Recessed, No. 8; in-floor, by SPJ Lighting; decorative, from owner Heating: HVAC from Daikin Airconditioning Singapore Furniture: Giorgetti Atelier Milano Audio visual: Engineered by Rives Audio Kitchen cabinetry: Custom, local made Countertops: Caesarstone Faucets: Dornbracht Oven, cooktop, refrigeration, dishwasher: Miele Bathroom vanity: Wood, painted Basin: Toto Taps: Hansgrohe Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Erhard Pfeiffer
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Above: A backdrop comprised of internally lit alcoves sets off this bar area in the basement of the entertainer home. Right: In tune with its surroundings – the basement theatre is set up for pitch-perfect audio. The room also continues the use of soft curves and spectacular ceilings seen elsewhere in the individualistic home.
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in suede appears to ripple up and away from the bed to form an over-arching canopy. The bed itself is nestled on a faux leather-finished base. The master ensuite has its own unique sense of drama as well, with blue cast glass cubicles, a wavy vanity and a playful wall niche. At the basement level of the residence, there is another lounge, accompanied by a bar and wine-tasting room. These spaces lead to a large home theatre with padded walls that has been designed and calibrated for high-end audio – another owner requirement. This room, too, is set off by a spectacular, rippling ceiling feature.
Building new? Are you about to start building your dream home? You’ll find all the help you need at Trends Home Building a new home is undeniably an exciting experience – especially if it’s your first time. However, without careful planning, things can quickly take a turn for the worse. Here’s a couple of tips to reduce the stress and avoid the drama. Do your research – it’s easy to fall into the trap of handing off all the planning to your designer or builder. After all, who wants to waste time pouring over boring technical issues? But, taking a stand-off approach can leave you feeling dissatisfied with the end result.
For example, there’s nothing worse than finding you don’t have all the extra electrical outlets you want to have. While there are many builders out there , be careful – they’re not all equal. Before signing any papers or shaking any hands, do your due diligence and check them out. Ask family and friends for recommendations. Don’t let the task of designing and building a new home overwhelm you. We’ve compiled more tips and advice like this online at trendsideas.com.. As well as
our helpful guides, we’ve interviewed top architects and designers to give you the latest trends in home and interior design. What’s more, you’ll find hundreds of kitchen, bathroom and home photos you can save to your profile for future reference. Find more tips at Trends Home: tinyurl.com/trendshome Above: Want to create a home like this one by architectural designer Darren O’Neil? You’ll find all the inspiration you need at Trends Home.
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Design led On a tight budget? Prioritise your spending on the form of the shell, says architect Eva-Marie Prineas
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It’s the dilemma nearly all homeowners face as they start a renovation project – on one side of the equation is the wishlist and on the other side the budget. And rarely do they match up. What’s needed is a compromise, which usually means trimming the wishlist. But what should you cut out? Architect Eva-Marie Prineas’ advice is to prioritise the available budget on producing quality space rather than quantity. “I’d prefer to have something that’s beautifully designed and performs a
number of functions rather than trying to get more space for your money,” she says. For the 1930s bungalow renovation and addition featured here, that even meant having just one bathroom. “Although it’s not ideal, a family can live in a house with one bathroom. Instead of a second bathroom, you could put the money into creating better connections to the outside, or on a skylight – things that will give you a better quality of life.” The villa had been in a sad state, with a tiny kitchen and dining room crammed
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Above left and above: This addition to a 1930s California bungalow by architect Eva-Marie Prineas provides a new kitchen, living and dining area at the back of the home, as well as greatly improving the indoor-outdoor flow. All of this was achieved with a modest budget, by prioritising money for the architecture of the shell and keeping the interior fit-out as simple as possible. Left: Spot the difference? The back of the original bungalow had a narrow lean-to containing the old kitchen and dining areas, leading to a dark, covered deck that was poorly connected to the garden.
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Previous pages: Two oversized dormers in the roofline flood light into the living spaces of the addition. In the background is the link to the original bungalow, which now contains bedrooms, a toilet and a sunny rumpus room for the kids. Above and facing page: Architect Eva-Marie Prineas’ design began with the premise that it was better to spend the modest budget on creating the best shell for the addition rather than on custom joinery. The kitchen uses IKEA components – designed to not look like flat-pack cabinetry
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into a lean-to on the back. While the leanto opened to a deck, this was roofed over and enclosed by a fence, making it dark and poorly connected to the large garden. Prineas reconfigured the original villa to house bedrooms, a kids’ rumpus room and a toilet room. But it’s in the addition at the back where her approach to quality space becomes most apparent. “Given the modest budget, we spent the money on the shell – including oversized dormer windows to bring light in through the roof, and the sliding glass
door panels to connect to the outdoors.” Everything else has been kept as simple – and economical – as possible. With no budget for custom joinery, Prineas relied on IKEA cabinetry, installed into alcoves so they don’t look like flatpack. Plus, the addition’s concrete floor, also functions as the structural slab. The link between the old and the new is also a cleverly designed structure, including two lightwells to brighten the master ensuite and a study, as well as housing the laundry.
Top and above: The link between the old and the new includes the master ensuite, the laundry and a study. As with the new living areas, the ensuite interior uses economical but effective fixtures, fittings and surfaces. The areas beyond the vanity space contain a double shower, toilet and closet. Above, right: Natural light floods into the ensuite from one of the two lightwells built into the link between the old and new structures.
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Architect: Architect Prineas Builder: Element Constructions Cladding: HardieGroove by James Hardie Window and door joinery: AWS Flooring: Concrete Paint: Dulux Vivid White Kitchen cabinets: IKEA Cabinetry handles: IKEA – black Benchtops: Caesarstone Sink: Abey Taps: IKEA Oven, induction hob, built-in extractor hood, microwave, dishwasher: IKEA Refrigerator: Fisher & Paykel
Bathroom vanity: IKEA Shower fittings and taps: Rogerseller Basin: Caroma Tiles: Bettertiles 23cm x 23cm, white matt Toilet: Rogerseller Lighting: Gamma Illumination Ventilation: Halliday & Baillie Accessories: Madinoz Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Highly Commended Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Chris Warnes
Fluid options Sculptural curved glass, framed in wood – another safety element turned star feature with Glasshape Curvaceous glass balustrades create an attractive, practical architectural element without blocking natural light or views. Traditionally seen with metal and stainless fixings, now their flexibility goes further. This feature staircase in a house built by Fowler Homes Manawatu is a case in point. Leading architectural glass experts Glasshape created the distinctive curved glass designed to fit the timber balustrade. Glasshape’s technical manager Ken Ware says the company’s close coordination with Brad MacLean of Viridian and
Fowler Homes ensured the project went smoothly and the client was delighted with the result. “The toughened glass was curved to fit into a very tight channel in the timber and the sizing had to be extremely accurate,” says Ware. “People often associate curved glass with metal frames or fixings, but here traditional timber framing was more in keeping with the style of home while the curved glass adds a modern accent.” Glasshape’s product and service has many advantages. The glass offers superior
clarity, with no green hue, and can be shaped to a tight radius, increasing design options for both architects and specifiers. For details, contact Glasshape, phone (09) 422 2565. Email: info@glasshape.net.nz. Website: www.glasshape.co.nz see more online: search 47600 at Trendsideas.com This page: A curvaceous glass balustrade framed in wood creates a traditional-meets-contemporary feature in this house by Fowler Homes Manawatu.
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Yesterday and today This renovation respects the home’s heritage past while adding space and functionality There is more than one path to take for an extension to a protected historic home – one is to echo what’s gone before, another is to stand out in sharp contrast. And then there is a third option – create a modern addition that stylistically and in terms of scale echoes the existing residence. This renovation and rear extension to a heritage-protected city villa by architect Tom Rowe took the third way forward. “The owners’ brief was for a cleanlined addition with modern functionality that would at the same time work well
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with the existing home in terms of both scale and materiality,” says Rowe. Other requests were for maximum usable space in the extension, including a semi-separate living area for the owners’ children to play in while still feeling a part of the new living and kitchen volume. In addition, natural light penetration was required in the add-on but not at the expense of privacy from near neighbours. Plenty of storage was another requirement. The renovation project also involved reshuffling and upgrading bedrooms and
bathrooms in the original home. Plus the villa’s Matai floors were restored and oiled. To prepare for the rear extension, an inefficient lean-to added at an earlier time was removed. Next a concrete slab was laid, extending back roughly the length of the existing structure again. “We retained the villa’s original multipitch roof and added a new internal metre-wide gutter between the old and the new roofs,” Rowe says. “This was, in part, to allow for any elements being out of square on the
100-year-old villa. A sympathetic hip roof was chosen for the extension.” The extension is clad in shiplap weatherboards, sympathetic too but not the same as the villa’s bevel-backed cladding. On the inside, the addition presents as one long open-plan volume. The front door opens to the original hall and offers a direct sightline right through from the existing to the brand new. The large volume is achieved by supporting trusses and a plywood portal frame. “While the new is in step with the old
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Facing page: A demure heritage-protected street facade provides little indication of the wealth of modern living added at the rear of this villa as part of a full renovation by Rowe Baetens Architecture. Above: Shiplap weatherboards were chosen as a complementary but slightly different exterior to the villa’s original, traditional bevel-backed cladding. Left: This unattractive lean-to was removed to make way for the contemporary extension which doubles the length of the existing house.
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in terms of detail and construction, the addition doesn’t emulate the historic ornamentation and detail seen in the villa.” Instead, the extension is clean-lined and bright, with two skylights, clerestory windows and a low-set window looking directly onto the garden, all bringing in natural light while maintaining privacy. And of course the whole addition opens up to the rear garden with glass sliders. At the villa end, a modest mezzanine children’s area is contained by a half wall at about the point where the original
home ended. From here, the balance of the modern extension comprises a new kitchen and the main living space. The high stud matches the height of the rooms in the villa. The two-tone kitchen features slender Brazilian stone countertops and a matching splashback. Plenty of discreet storage was incorporated above the kitchen, around windows and above the sliders. The airy extension is snug and warm, thanks to in-slab water pipe heating which also circulates into radiators in the home’s remodelled bedrooms.
Facing page: The modern entertainer’s kitchen is packed with storage and functionality but doesn’t have an overpowering presence in the large room. Top: On entering the villa’s front door, the sightline runs right through the home to the extension and the rear garden beyond. Above and following pages: Light from the side, light from above, and light from the wall of glass sliders at the rear – the addition achieves a bright and airy ambience despite its length and while addressing the need for privacy from neighbours.
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Renovation, interior design and kitchen design: Tom Rowe, Rowe Baetens Architecture Builder: Lindesay Construction Kitchen manufacturer: DJS Cabinetry Cladding: Pine weatherboards, painted Roof: Colorsteel Window/door joinery: ASL Windows Main flooring: Tiles in colour Tundra from Italian Stone; existing Matai timber, oiled Paint: Resene Heating: Sunflow underfloor heating and radiators Kitchen cabinetry: Dezignatek Benchtops/splashback: Titanium granite from Italian Stone
Oven, dishwasher: Miele Refrigerator: Smeg Bathroom floors and walls: Tundra marble from Italian Stone Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Sam Hartnett
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These pages: Bathrooms and bedrooms in the villa were reworked as part of the project with new skylights bringing natural light into the master bedroom and ensuite. The existing Matai native timber floors were restored and oiled. While traditional detailing was generally retained in the villa, the reworked family bathroom is clean-lined and contemporary in flavour.