Home Trends Vol. 24/1 NZ2401 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Renovation From a transparent past Two turn-of-the-century glass factories have been reconfigured as spacious lofts. Respect for the buildings' origins on the outside is carried through to the apartment interiors Return to splendour Through a floor-plan reconfiguration and refreshed interior, a flow of movement and sense of homogeneity has returned to this 1930s cottage Bright outlook Extensive glazing and decking, and a large, louvred pergola ensure this 1970s house has an attractive outdoor living area, and a much stronger connection to the landscape Space saver A rethink of this multi-purpose room sees the kitchen set along one wall and every nook and cranny utilised to maximise space Powder the nose This traditional powder room lets guests freshen up with just a touch of elegance Room with a view Modern and classic features merge in this renovated ensuite, designed to relate to the 1930s home Dreaming in colour This former Masonic Temple was dark, neglected and lacking in architectural merit just what the new owners were looking for Calm vibrations Rich colours, soft fabrics and clean lines give this apartment the relaxed look of a high-end serviced suite Shuffle across Built around 1920, time had made this house a shell of its former self but a recent face lift has given it a new lease on life Taking the long view When the homeowners first viewed this property, an abandoned petrol station, they saw the potential for a tranquil riverside home Hot new look Introduce a distinctive, individual touch to your living spaces with the new flueless and environmentally friendly EcoSmart fire from Real Fires Keeping dry The most important function of cladding on a house is to keep the weather out. Ulltraclad is designed especially to withstand New Zealand conditions Pure and simple Sometimes a simple solution works best the clean lines and pale aqua interior of this pool by Mayfair Pools enhance its tranquil appeal Well-organised Providing a place for everything in the home and office is storage design company Creative by Design European quality These renovation specialists work by a code of conduct that includes attention to detail and cost-effective project management Bright spark Warmth and good looks go hand in hand with an open-fronted gas fire from Real Fires Setting the scene Creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow was a key requirement for TV builder John Cocks when he renovated his own house for the My House My Castle programme. Rylock satin anodised joinery fitted the bill Evolved for warmth This glass-fronted gas fire combines contemporary styling with the traditional allure of an open fire Classic meets chic An effective makeover takes empathy with tradition and adds a touch of the modern Plumb-Line has the product range to make it happen Curved and frameless To meet the increasing demand for innovative, affordable shower enclosures, Kohler offers the Englefield Ario range of frameless, curved showers Go with the flow To provide a close visual link between inside and out, the Peter Fell coloured concrete flooring in these homes extends to the outdoor living areas Time for a cool change Everyone knows dark colours absorb the sun's rays but there is a way around the problem. Resene Cool Colours reflect the heat to provide a cooler, more comfortable living environment Dramatic result Dark cabinetry, white benchtops and stainless appliances make this kitchen the focus of the open-plan living area Fairy-tale transformation With its new facade and spacious living areas, this 1970s property has been transformed into an eye-catching contemporary family home Builder specification Ensuring a certified builder undertakes your project is the first step towards a reliable outcome Designed to fit Three European storage-solution and kitchen-design brands are available at Palazzo Design More Room with a view Modern and classic features merge in this renovated ensuite, designed to relate to the 1930s home Proud face, warm heart A comprehensive rethink of this stately residence sees its classic good looks backed by contemporary aesthetics and convenience Floor show Rustic or regal, Floorscape's laminate flooring creates the right atmosphere for your home Adding the x-factor It takes more than architecture and furnishings to make a house a home. It's the personality of the owners and a welcoming atmosphere that create an individual, lived-in look A new song to sing Ringing the changes brings a total transformation to this bathroom, completely renovated by Bathroom Direct We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-11 Trends 40-11 Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Verdant retreat Similar Stories
