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Tall columns help to define the various sitting and dining areas on the main floor, and all of these rooms have large bifolds that open right up to the outdoors. Not surprisingly, the home has been designed to maximise the country views and the warmth from the sun in winter. The design also caters to the needs of the whole family, providing a separate parents’ retreat, with the master bedroom opening out to an intimate balcony. There is a formal living room for the adults as well, and self-contained guest quarters. Children can enjoy a large space to themselves, with a dedicated children’s wing with its own central living area. High ceilings, polished concrete floors, and warm timbers are other key features. To contact Don Nelson Architecture, phone (09) 486 4698, mobile 027 496 7450. Email: [email protected]. Or visit the website: www.donnelson.co.nz save & share 45312 at trendsideas.com Above left: This new country home designed by Don Nelson Architecture offers every modern convenience to suit family living. Built from solid concrete, the home has a substantial presence and a permanence that will endure for generations. Top: Ground-floor living areas flow seamlessly out to a large pool terrace with extensive landscaping. There is also a pool pavilion, which is ideal for entertaining. Above: The dining and living areas are a step down from the entry level, which makes them flush with the poolscape beyond. search | save | share at trendsideas.com 103