Past is present

It's the attention to detail that makes all the difference when you are renovating a character villa or period home. Whether it's timber-framed double-hung windows, French doors, mouldings or fretwork, re-creating the traditional look is crucial.

For this major villa renovation project, architect Philip Jones specified custom-built doors and windows from Bungalow & Villa, a company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of a wide range of timber products for character homes.

Simon Buckley of Bungalow & Villa says every door in the house and all the timber-framed windows were replaced.

"The joinery was custom built to the architect's specifications, but most of the designs are included in our standard range. These include double-hung windows, villa-style French doors and a traditional front door with sidelights.

"The over-wall sliding doors at the rear are another key feature they allow a very wide opening from the main living area to the garden."

Timber doors and windows have a high insulation value, which means homeowners can often choose between single and double-glazed joinery.

Joinery and glazing samples can be viewed at the Bungalow & Villa showroom, 11 McDonald St, Morningside, Auckland 1025, phone 0800 428 642, or at the Auckland Home Ideas Centre, Parnell. Website: www.bungalowandvilla.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas