Trends New Zealand NZ New Home Trends Vol. 30/7 | Page 60

Above: Most soft furnishings in the
home are in the same muted beige
linen. Distressed wood furniture
picks up on the hand-scraped boards
seen throughout this level.
Facing page: The kitchen, like the
decor, is intentionally understated, in
deference to the exterior views. Light
fixtures bring a touch of farmhouse
rusticity to the modern layout. The
pendants are suspended from two
floors up.

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An understated entry into the home creates
drama, especially in light of the volume and
height of the living areas that follow. The great
room, kitchen and dining room are all open to
each other, and to an atrium gallery on the
second level, which in turn opens to the three
bedrooms and a study. In a house that is frequently used for entertaining large numbers of
family and friends, this interconnectivity is a
major design plus.
“What makes this home even more suitable
for entertaining is its ability to offer privacy, as
well as bring people together,” says the designer.

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“For example, the entry to the conservatory is
from the back garden, giving this space a sense
of separation. In the same way, the bunkroom
over the garage is the children’s domain.
“However, while the layout meets the needs
of modern family life, the interior design continues the simple Amish aesthetic, with a limited
palette of colours and materials.”
Hand-scraped hickory wide-plank boards
used for the flooring add to the cottage-style
atmosphere. A brick fire surround in the great
room includes a sunburst pattern, a motif
repeated elsewhere in the residence. Beadboard