Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 32 No 2 New Zealand | Page 88

Above: The owners wanted a
dramatic yet practical kitchen.
Features include jet black cabinetry,
a contrasting red splashback and a
wood island countertop with inset
stone for a durable work surface.
Right: Bright bouquet – the wine
cellar is off the central laundry. This
temperature-controlled room has
frosted glass panelling and is back lit
to show off the wine collection in the
best possible light.

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In terms of layout, the home’s ground floor
has a guest suite and garage at the front and then
pinches in at the middle via the two side courtyards. This core area has the wine cellar and
laundry. The design opens up to the rear, with
large sliders pulling back to connect the large
living-kitchen-dining pavilion to the garden.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, an ensuite,
main bathroom, a private lounge, and a study.
For aesthetics, the owners wanted a sharp,
contemporary look. Responding to this, the
house has strong, complementary cladding finishes – the cool of black fibre cement sheet with