tial display homes,” says O’Brien. “These
include an outdoor room with a fully
recessed bifold corner for the ultimate
indoor-outdoor living experience, and a
celestial ceiling in the kitchen that rises to
4m, providing a light, airy focal point for
the surrounding public spaces.
“The stud and door heights are also
higher than usual – a small difference in
terms of build and budget, but a major
boost to the interior aesthetic.”
There are several other versatile living
areas – living, separate dining, and media
rooms, as well as the outdoor living room.
Floors are in SmartStrand carpet and a
rich, oak laminate in the living areas. The
house has four bedrooms, two bathrooms
and walk-in wardrobes. Linea weather-
board offers a durable, never-paint finish.
For details, call Fowler Homes
Tauranga, 120 Eleventh Ave, Tauranga.
phone (07) 579 9200
Website: www.fowlerhomes.co.nz
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Above left: This show home by Fowler Homes BOP
won the Master Builders Show Home of the Year
for the Bay of Plenty region. Linea weatherboard
cladding means the house requires no upkeep,
other than a wash-down once every two years.
The house includes a range of features seldom
seen in a design-and-build environment.
Top: This sheltered outdoor room opens up to the
expansive entertainer’s kitchen via bifold doors.
Above: Open-plan living spaces can be partitioned
for versatility. The celestial ceiling rises above the
kitchen to the right.