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Bronte House.

ArchiPro Project Summary - A stylish and functional home extension in Upper Moutere, designed by Klaus Todt, featuring a seamless blend of nature-inspired materials and innovative storage solutions, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere.

Title:: Bronte House
Manufacturers and Supplier:: Living Design
Category:: Residential/; Interiors
Photographers:: Lifestyle Photography

Location: Upper Moutere

Designer: Klaus Todt

Photos by: Lifestyle Photography

The Approach

Our brief for this home extension and alteration was to not only create a stylish and functional space, but also to create one that emanates a sense of comfort and calm. Spatial Designer Kate Duncan worked with our overseas-based clients to establish the colour palette and finish, drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape – a call to what nature had already provided.

Much thought was given to design functionality, colour, texture and surfaces. The result showcases a meticulously planned and connected series of spaces, with a high level of tactility due to the use of steel, linoleum, oak, tile and cleverly integrated paint-finished cabinetry.

Our approach to design and materials is revealed immediately when entering the home, with an integrated seat in oak and near-invisible storage cabinets in the hallways. This philosophy continues throughout the home with smart use of design and colour, resulting in previously ‘dead’ areas now converted into valuable, near-invisible storage space.

The kitchen is the heart of this home, adjoining an open-plan dining and living space – distinct zones that allow the owners to prepare, cook and socialise in the one space. A long bench top features 6 seam-free metres of stainless steel with built-in double sinks, Bora Professional hob and extractor in black, with a bookend custom-coloured solid oak coffee station.

The cabinetry is a combination of oak and linoleum that wraps and integrates appliances, drawers, pantry spaces and a floor-to-ceiling glass cabinet. The social hub of the space is the island, featuring a custom-coloured solid oak top, a casual dining space, a pull-out bar and wine refrigerator.

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Much thought was given to design functionality, colour, texture and surfaces.

BATHROOMS

Oak cabinetry and tiles were used in the ensuite, guest and powder bathrooms, with built-in front and back of cabinet mirrors. They are well proportioned, tactile and well lit. The walk-in wardrobes, hallway and laundry cabinetry likewise echo the design features and materials utilised throughout the home, cleverly connecting each space.

INTERIOR

Adjacent to the main living space is the library; a retreat for reading and a place to showcase some treasured memorabilia. We chose black oak bookshelves as the centrepiece for this room, a strong anchor and a reflection of the clients’ desire to mirror the deepest colour in their natural-focused colour palette.

Our Exclusive Products

BORA Cooktop
Extractor Fans

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Views and Engagement

Products used in Bronte House

Prime Art Veneer Interior PanelsNZ Panels Group

silverTouch Stainless Steel SurfaceLiving Design

SPACE STEP - Cabinet ApplicationBlum New Zealand

Retro Baltimore Brushed Querkus Unfinished VeneerVidaSpace®

Professionals used in Bronte House

Karsten Architecture LimitedArchitectural Designers

Blum New ZealandManufacturers and Suppliers

CABINETRY HARDWARE

SPECIFICATION SUPPORT

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CABINETRY HARDWARE

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Living DesignManufacturers and Suppliers

ARCHITECTURAL JOINERS

BESPOKE DESIGNS

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ARCHITECTURAL JOINERS

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NZ Panels GroupManufacturers and Suppliers

SINKS AND TAPS

CABINETRY DOORS & DRAWERS

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SINKS AND TAPS

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VidaSpace®Manufacturers and Suppliers

TIMBER FLOORING

PARQUET TIMBER FLOORING

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TIMBER FLOORING

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Artisan StoneManufacturers and Suppliers

Living Design

Manufacturers and Suppliers

Mahana, Nelson

livingdesign.co.nz

Living Design. We are Annett and Klaus Todt. Owners of Living Design in Tasman — an exclusive studio team dedicated to bringing a German approach to New Zealand interiors.