Trends New Zealand Volume 35 No 2 | Page 50

Above: A barn-style sliding door provides a character entrance to the kitchen’s generous walk-in pantry. From the entry, seen at the rear, you can look right through the dining area and kitchen to the family room. Right: Making a splash – the kitchen is both an entertainer’s kitchen and a family kitchen. A white herringbone tile splashback and a character rear benchtop are matched with sleek, modern Fisher & Paykel appliances. search | save | share at The showhome has stand-out street presence, thanks to its crisp white brick cladding and the Sun Selmo Smoked brick range, seen on the chimney and columns fronting the alfresco dining. And that’s only half the story. The Brickery Designer Series Wenge Panels on the double garage continue through to the entry hall walls, for a seamless flow. Gerard Corona Shake metal tiles, in Midnight, complete the picture. Inside, the GJ Gardner showhome offers a highly functional backdrop to family life. The living room and family room are separate – a great advantage for a growing family. The living