Trends New Zealand NZ New Home Trends Vol. 30/4 | Page 118

Perfect match Three new show homes for three different budgets are equipped with three different Smeg appliance collections – these pages profile the high-end show home by Mike Greer Homes If there’s one single thing that will catch the attention of potential home buyers, it’s a great kitchen. The design team at Mike Greer Homes recognises the importance of equipping the company’s show homes with kitchens that combine eye-catching aesthetics with unparalleled functionality. To this end, Mike Greer Homes has chosen to feature Smeg appliances in its show homes, including three brand new homes in Canterbury. Director Mike Flutey says these homes 116 target three different market sectors: medium, medium-high and high-end. Each home is equipped with predominantly Smeg appliances from collections that are matched to the house. “The high-end home, for example, features top-of-the line appliances by Smeg and Baumatic, including the Smeg 90cm freestanding cooker, which is the centrepiece in the kitchen.” Flutey says the company chose Smeg because it was impressed with the quality of the Italian design and manufacture. search | save | share at my.trendsideas.com “We were able to secure Smeg Italian appliances for a very competitive price. We have all the benefits that come with a Smeg appliance, including the high quality and lasting reputation.” The Smeg 90cm freestanding cooker has an electric oven with a vast 126-litre capacity, and five gas hobs, including an ultra-rapid wok burner. The twin fan-forced oven offers five functions and comes with manual or programmable cooking options. The oven also has a 41-litre, full-width