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This bungalow with classic features needed a fresh touch after 30 years with a previous owner. The clients, recently moved from Auckland, wanted to take advantage of the north aspect by bringing several separate rooms together into a large open plan living-kitchen area. A bathroom in the middle of the north side of the house was relocated, and a sunroom was joined into the living space as a dining area, giving an exceptionally open feel. Ceiling heights and granite benchtop suggest helps define the kitchen space. Views of the Green Belt surround, and a new deck and porch allows clients to enjoy the indoor-outdoor flow missing from most houses of this era.

The clients also wanted to bring modern standard of insulation in walls and ceilings to the house, and original timber windows were double glazed. Doors, pressed steel ceilings, and floors were also reused. The master bedroom was also redesigned with more storage and a new ensuite was to be a place of relaxation and retreat. Details around the bath include mosaic tiles with paua, stainless steel and seaside blues, highlighted by LED lighting.

Awards
Commended - Interior Design - 2016
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DWELLING’S PHILOSOPHY

Designing is part of the process of creating, and it should be a process that is enjoyed by all – from the client to the sub-contractor. It is a chance to dream and the end result should be something that everyone is proud of.

Design needs to be sustainable, individual & tailored for the site. Thought needs to be given to materials, sun, views, prevailing wind, budget and how the client lives in order to make the final outcome relevant.

Design needs to be thorough with attention paid to detail. This is the art of communicating through drawings. Time and attention paid at the start, pays dividends during the build. Design decisions need to be made early. It is strange but true that to make something look simple and elegant takes more time, thought and detail than making a cluttered form.

Creating takes a team. For a build to be a successful, it takes teamwork from the client, the designer, consultants, the contractor and sub-contractors working towards a common goal. We are in this together and together we can come up with creative solutions. The job does not end when the design is complete but the designer needs to be involved until the end.

That is Dwelling’s goal – Creative, sustainable and thoughtful design, brought to life by a team that enjoys the process.

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