Trends New Zealand NZ New Home Trends Vol. 30/4 | Page 136

Top left and right: Painted wood boards feature
in other areas of the house, adding visual interest
and reinforcing the rural connection.
Above left and right: The boards are aligned with
the windows, which has a subtle calming effect.
Facing page: Colourful towels hang outside the
bedroom wing within the central volume of the
house. An outdoor grill is positioned under the
shade of a leafy tree.

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clutter of food preparation. But there is a
large pantry tucked out of sight behind.”
In keeping with the old-meets-new
design, the rear cabinets have rustic wood
doors, but these are flush with recessed
pulls. They create a textural backdrop to
two white islands, including an L-shaped
island with the cooking centre and sink.
The barn references can be seen in
other areas, noticeably where the walls
are painted boards. In the connectors,
these walls are reminiscent of traditional
porches. Noyes says the construction team

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also took great care to line up the boards
with the windows, to help keep the look
simple and calm.
“It may not be instantly obvious, but
if the alignment wasn’t there, the effect
would be much more cluttered.”
Throughout the house, windows and
doors are positioned to maximise cross
ventilation. Other sustainable benefits
include passive solar gain from the thermal mass of the concrete slab. Provision
has also been made for the installation of
photovoltaic panels at a later date.