b'alternative ideas for thisinterior on pages 50-52MyclientswereheavilyinvolvedinthelookoftheIts easier to landscape flat sites. With holiday houseshouse, says Michael. They wanted a fresh, clean palette ondifficultsites,thelandscapingcanoftenletthem for the interiora white-on-white look. down.Houseshaveanunfinishedappearanceuntil In keeping with the clean colour scheme, the plywoodthelandscapingiscompleted,saysMichael.With sheet floor overlay was finished with Resene Waterbornethe Hahei house, there was an existing garden at the Colorwood in Rock Salt to create a blonded look. Thisfront, which weve tidied up and planted with natives, was then sealed with a matt polyurethane finish.so that eventually it will blend in with the rest of thebush surrounding the house. There is also a grassed area The owners live in Singapore and have shipped much at the front where the children can play. The rear of the of the furniture from Ikeas store there, including thehouse is nudged by the bush and so didnt require any complete kitchen unit, which complements the interior. further work. On a fine day, when all the sliding panels are open to the weather, the house is bathed in sunshine. The whiteThey wanted a fresh, clean palettecolour scheme contributes to the summery feel, and thefor the interiora white-on-white lookfront of the house is a wall of glass to get maximum impact from the stunning view, says Michael.Were very pleased with the standard of workmanship In winter, the house is easy to heat, using a wood-burningon the building. We were lucky to be able to engage stove upstairs and underfloor heating downstairs. theservicesofaverygoodlocaltradesman.Weve Fisher Architecture often gets involved in the landscapeachieved a good look with low-cost materials; one that is planningofitsprojects,particularlyinthecaseofcomplementary to the site, comfortable, and easy to live holiday homes.in and maintain.46 |'