A bold first impression

From the street, this eye-catching Showhome immediately stands apart. Its low-profile rooflines and strong horizontal form give it a quiet confidence, while the mix of textured plaster and reclaimed timber adds depth and interest without trying too hard. The natural variation in tone and grain gives the timber real presence, especially as the light changes throughout the day.

Designed for daily life

The layout of this home is where form and function truly meet. From the moment you enter, there’s a natural sense of progression. A striking 1.4m wide plasma pivot door commands attention as you arrive through to the entrance hall. Lit from above by a central skylight, the front entrance guides you peacefully through to the main living spaces.

Guest bedrooms, a full bathroom and separate WC, are positioned along the street frontage, offering separation from the master suite at the rear. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area sit at the centre, acting as both a gathering place and a natural link to the outdoors. 

Oversized 2.4-metre-high joinery and a 2.7-metre stud create a sense of openness, while a second living space replete with built-in TV cabinetry offers the option to retreat behind a large glass pivot door.

The kitchen is where this home’s design sensibility really comes to life. At its centre, a wide island bench finished in Dekton Polar offers both beauty and durability. With its subtle undulating texture and natural stone-like feel, it adds warmth and tactility to the heart of the home. 

Behind the cooktop, full-height tiling creates a sense of cohesion, mirroring the fireplace detail in the living area. Above it, the bespoke curved timber rangehood draws the eye and softens the overall palette.

Just behind the kitchen, a hidden walk-through pantry keeps things practical and out of sight, with open shelving, matching cabinetry, and plenty of room for appliances. A servery window opens straight to the outdoor area, with an automated blind that makes it easy to manage sun and shade.

The living areas feel open and expansive, but also welcoming and warm thanks in large part to a carefully curated palette and strong sense of material continuity. At the heart of the space, a full-length interior plaster wall adds natural texture and sets the tone for the wider home. Finished in an Otsumigaki-style lime plaster, it echoes the tactile Cerano plaster exterior and anchors the entire open-plan zone.

Walls are painted in Resene Half Tea, a soft neutral with depth and character. Cabinetry and timber detailing lean into rich, brown-charcoal tones, complemented by smokey oak finishes and undulating tile surfaces. 

On one side of the room, a sleek, tiled fireplace creates a moment of contrast –visually calm but texturally rich, using the same undulating tile as the kitchen splashback. The effect is subtle and cohesive, tying both spaces together without feeling overly designed.

The master suite sits at the rear of the home, tucked away for extra privacy and positioned to catch the morning light. Full-height joinery opens directly to the outdoor living area, with automated sheers that filter the light at the touch of a button.

The tiled ensuite feels calm and quietly refined. Twin vanities offer plenty of benchspace, with one drawer concealing an internal double power point to keep things tidy. The rainhead shower is framed by large-format tiles and a full-length wall ledge. The palette carries through the same warm tones and timber textures as the rest of the home. 

A walk-in wardrobe offers generous his and hers storage with open shelving and thoughtful detailing making it easy to stay organised.

The main bathroom takes a similar approach. A large offset vanity provides more usable bench space, while floor-to-ceiling travertine-look tiles are repeated here. adding warmth and visual interest. 

Behind the scenes brilliance

The laundry is tucked discreetly behind the kitchen and acts as a walk-through to the garage. With elevated appliances, matching cabinetry, and a tiled splashback, and upgraded Dekton Polar benchtop, it feels more like an extension of the kitchen than a utility space. Clever storage solutions keep things tidy, while a built-in seat turns the space into a functional mudroom – ideal for kicking off shoes, dropping bags, or sorting yourself before heading inside. It’s a small detail that supports a home designed to work beautifully day to day.

Outdoor living with year-round appeal

The connection between indoors and out is a key part of this home’s appeal, and it’s been done with both style and practicality in mind. Expansive 2.4m high sliding doors open from the living area onto a covered outdoor space that feels like a natural extension of the home.

At the centre is an automated Louvre roof from Bask Outdoor Living, designed to let in sun or provide full rainproof shelter at the push of a button. There’s also a built-in outdoor fireplace, set against concrete and Corten steel detailing that adds a sense of permanence and texture.