Trends New Zealand Volume 34 No 3 | Page 51

the picture windows and spans of bifold doors . Plus , the sliding door is designed with flush tracks to optimise an easy indoor-outdoor flow .
The choice of the Linear suite with its square shapes and timber liners further extends the showhome ’ s classic-meets-modern appeal . The sleek window-and-door suite is powdercoated black to match the wider interior detailing .
“ We also provided on-site advice regarding the finer details of placement and customisation of the doors and windows to ideally complement and optimise the home ’ s architecture .”
The custom black powdercoated balusters on the three-flight central stair also contributed to the home ’ s black-against-white detailing . The central stairs and their balustrades were designed , custom-manufactured and installed by Continental Stairs – a specialist firm that ’ s been in business 35 years .
Continental Stairs director Anthony Van Erp says his company has worked with Chancellor Construction on many projects over the past five years , with this house being one of the most upmarket projects they ’ ve worked on together .
“ The stairs and their supporting structure are fairly standard but the balustrades , and the
Above : The kitchen is another gathering point in the entertainer ’ s and family home . The parquet floor in this area was laid piece in individual pieces . The Italian Arclinea kitchen features handleless cabinetry , while the cantilevered marble island benchtop is underlit , echoing the cove lighting . The walk-in scullery , to the right , keeps messy aspects of kitchen life away from the limelight . Sleek Gaggenau appliances were specified for the designer kitchen .
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