Trends New Zealand NZ New Home Trends Vol. 30/7 | Page 138

On parade
In a street of show homes in Longhurst, Christchurch, this home stands out
for its parallel gabled volumes and its wealth of special features,
including a sleek designer kitchen with Smeg appliances
Show and tell is always the best way to
demonstrate a product or a service, and
it’s an especially good way to showcase
modern architecture and materials.
Leading Canterbury home builder
Mike Greer Homes understands the
impact is even greater when you can
view more than one home at a time. Consequently, the company has five show
homes in a row on Hamill Rd, Longhurst.
The show home featured on these
pages is already attracting plenty of attention, for both its architectural style and

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the quality of the interior fit-out. Sales
manager John Callaghan says the parallel
gabled volumes are linked by a flat-roofed
entry foyer that effectively separates the
private spaces from the public living areas.
The living rooms, kitchen and study
are all positioned in the volume on the left,
while the garaging, bedrooms and bathrooms occupy the wing on the right side.
In keeping with modern lifestyles, the
kitchen is an integral part of a large, openplan living space. Black Bestwood Carbon
Embossed perimeter cabinetry is teamed

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with Prime Melamine Apollo Velvet
laminate on the back and sides of the
island, creating a bold contrast. Wilsonart
benchtops are in White Tigris, and the
coloured glass splashback makes a
dramatic statement in Resene Wasabi.
As with all the homes, this show home
features Smeg appliances, chosen to complement the style of the house. Callaghan
says the company chose Smeg because it
was impressed with the quality of the Italian design and manufacture.
“We were able to secure Smeg Italian