Trends New Zealand Volume 34 No 5 | Page 37

A leading New Zealand home builder offers a comprehensive range of plans to suit all tastes and lifestyles, including meeting the top end of the design and build market. The GJ Gardner showhome featured here is in stunning Rich- mond, Nelson and is full of design inspiration. GJ Gardner was really excited to build this home to showcase a more contemporary style compared to past traditional showhomes, says Graham Vercoe, franchise owner for Nelson. The architectural new build has an H-shaped footprint. The dining, kitchen, living and master bedroom with ensuite are on one side of the home. On the other side are two bedrooms, a main bathroom, study and double garage. The wings are connected via an elegant glass hall- way, which also contains the main entrance. “The open-plan family lounge is ideally positioned to capture the all-day Nelson sun,” Vercoe says. “The shared spaces have also been carefully designed to collect and store thermal energy – perfect for combating those crisp winter mornings and evenings.” A glass door can also separate the main living area from the rest of the home – so there is enough space and privacy for all. Above left: This new H-shaped Nelson showhome by GJ Gardner features contemporary monochrome styling with a pop of colour. Above: First impressions count – visitors are greeted by a grand and spacious entranceway which connects the two wings of the home. search | save | share at