Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 31 No 12 New Zealand | Page 34

Above: Thick, warm-toned carpet
meets hard-wearing vinyl planking,
demarcating the transition from
living space to kitchen in the airy,
open-plan interior. Touches like softclose drawers, concealed lighting
under the Mineralstone benchtop
and toekicks all add to the kitchen’s
modern designer feel. GJ Gardner
Homes can take care of everything
from permits to resource consents,
to planning issues – delivering the
home on time, on budget.

If the showhome’s exterior combines a great
street presence with low-maintenance longevity, the interiors are equally well considered.
The home’s 191m2 floor area incorporates three
bedrooms and a study, with the master bedroom
having a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. There
is also internal access from the double garage –
everything is about an easy family lifestyle.
“The living area and bedroom floors are in
a plush Norman Ellison Tongariro carpet, with
the kitchen floored in Expona Camero Driftwood and the ensuite in durable Novara Ivory
tile – as with the exterior, these are just a few

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options offered. It’s about tweaking any one of
our one hundred-plus plans to meet your own
location, aesthetic tastes and family needs.
“In addition, with GJ’s, many perceived
extras are included as standard,” says Colville.
This showhome’s light, airy kitchen has the
convenience of soft-close drawers, the latest
Fisher & Paykel appliances and a Mineralstone
benchtop with a Diamond Gloss finish.
Part of the national group’s success is due to
its broad industry connections – meaning great
value for top quality products all contribute to
the finish of a GJ Gardner home.