Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 31 No 13 New Zealand | Page 68

You set the tone
This executive-meets-family home is shaped by the tastes and needs
of the owners combined with the design and build know-how
of the team at Fowler Homes Auckland South
Above: Not a cookie cutter in sight
– this home was specifically shaped
to meet its owners’ tastes, from
the Linea weatherboard and brick
cladding right down to the snug
carpet in the large, two-car garage.
The expansive, two-storey house
has four bedrooms plus study, three
living areas, and three bathrooms.
It was designed and constructed by
Fowler Homes Auckland South.

Before you consider your roof style or your
cladding, it pays to take the time to choose your
design and build company very carefully. The
right firm will have the expertise that brings
start-to-finish peace of mind for your project.
However, it will also need to have another key
skill from the outset – listening carefully to you.
Fowler Homes Auckland South does exactly
this, says company director Bret Robinson.
“We worked closely with the owners of this
executive and family home from the beginning.
We bring the professional skill set, but it’s their
personal tastes that set the overall tone.”

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First impressions count and, from the street,
the house is a show-stopper. A mix of brickwork
and low-upkeep Linea weatherboard results in
dramatic curb appeal, while a tile roof completes
the picture of an attractive, solidly built home.
Entering the front door, guests are greeted
by a soaring 2.7m high living area with two
steps leading to a main living and kitchen area.
“The engineered wood floor is warm and
welcoming while the green of the kitchen’s
back-painted glass splashback catches the eye.
This is a favourite colour of the owners.”
Also the request of the owners, one bedroom