‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.

La Villa Sayulita, un Bed & Breakfast dont le nom est inspiré d'un village sur la côte Pacifique du Mexique, l’idée étant de faire de ce gîte un voyage entre le Mexique, la France et la Californie. Pour donner cette allure de côte ouest américaine imprégnée de l'ambiance surf à cette habitation, nos clients ont opté pour des filets et garde-corps blancs LoftNets. En parfaite harmonie avec les plantes et le bois brut de la terrasse, cette installation crée une atmosphère propice à la relaxation tout en communiquant aussi un esprit « cool » de bord de mer. Références : Filets en mailles de 30mm blanches pour les garde-corps et l’espaces détente ; meilleur compromis entre luminosité et confort.

Modern inredning av en mellanstor terrass längs med huset, med räcke i flera material

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Inspiration för mellanstora exotiska terrasser på baksidan av huset, med räcke i flera material

Hochwertige und vielseitige Betonelemente für das gewisse Extra in der Gartengestaltung. Durch die Kombination mit Holz als Sitzecke entsteht ein moderner Garten, der witterungsbeständig und elegant zugleich ist.

Optimisation d'une petite terrasse de 15m2 au cœur du Camas. Banquette maçonnée, voile d'ombrage et matériaux artisanaux transforment ce toit-terrasse en salon de vie extérieur.

Idéer för mellanstora funkis takterrasser, med utekrukor, en pergola och räcke i flera material

The client wished to create an outdoor kitchen in the corner of their large deck that was functional with minimal impact and complemented the woodfired pizza oven and pool pergola. Compact laminate with a 2 pak finish and outdoor engineered stone were used to ensure the outdoor kitchen would not be affected by the weather and could be easily cleaned. Next to the sink was a pull-out bin with utensil drawer above, an oil and condiment pull out with internal drawer, an open cupboard to house chopping boards, general storage, the GPO for the wok burner and the fixed fascia above was used to locate the remote switching for the large Qasair rangehood. Substantial storage was achieved in the drawers under the large 1200mm BBQ for trays, wok, pans, large utensils and rotisserie and the corner cupboard for oil fryer, juicer and additional drink storage. Two sets of drawers either side of the 900mm drinks fridge gave ample space for storage of cutlery, crockery, place mats, glassware and napery. The functional L shaped kitchen blends into nature without major impact and has created an area the clients love.

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Modern inredning av en stor takterrass, med räcke i flera material

Idéer för en maritim terrass, med räcke i flera material

Terrazzo commissionato da una famiglia di americani trasferiti in Italia. Desideravano un terrazzo dove rilassarsi, che ricreasse l'ambientazione e il sentore dello stile mediterraneo della Toscana. Un'ambiente dove il verde facesse da cornice alla zona living con le varie fioriture durante tutte le stagioni. Un affaccio nel cortile interno che con la presenza del Glicine rampicante donasse la giusta privacy per vivere i momenti in famiglia. Abbiamo utilizzato piante sempreverdi e perenni graminacee tra cui cipressi, nandina, hakonechloa, acero giapponese, loropetalum, bambù nigra, ortensia rampicante, heuchera. In particolare nelle fioriere sono stati inseriti rosmarino, lespedeza e pittoshorum.

Inspiration för en stor vintage takterrass insynsskydd, med en pergola och räcke i flera material

Foto på en mellanstor funkis takterrass insynsskydd, med räcke i flera material

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Exempel på en liten modern takterrass, med en pergola och räcke i flera material

A Family Retreat in the Mackenzie Basin On a 40-acre site above the Ōhau Canal, this home creates space for a family of four to hunker down together and tune out from the demands of everyday life. With vast skies and the Ben Ōhau mountains as a backdrop, it offers both refuge and connection — a place to slow down and share time as a family. The design embraces simplicity of form, fostering relaxed living and easy-going functionality. Behind this calm, however, lies a carefully engineered response to the Mackenzie Basin’s extremes: winds exceeding 200km/h, heavy snowfall, and scorching summer heat. Durability, resilience, and comfort were at the heart of every decision. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) provide both rigidity and thermal performance, paired with airtight detailing to maintain a healthy and comfortable interior throughout the seasons. Collaborating closely with engineers and suppliers, the structure, cladding, and glazing were all finely tuned to withstand the harsh conditions. A bold yet simple material palette was chosen with longevity in mind, anticipating that the house will weather gracefully and settle into its landscape over time. The result is a retreat that holds strong against the elements, while offering its family a warm, enduring home — deeply grounded in one of Aotearoa’s most dramatic environments.

Foto på en mellanstor lantlig terrass insynsskydd, med räcke i flera material

Dachterrasse mit MYDECK Premium WPC Balkondielen in bildschönen sandbraun. Die Dielen sind mehrfach prämiert für Design und Qualität und splitterfrei und langjährig beständig auf Terrasse und Balkon. Einladender Spa-Bereich auf der Terrasse mit den splitterfreien WPC Balkondielen von MYDECK,

‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.

The canopy area with composite decking is partly enclosed. In the corner is a BBQ and food preparation area with Rattan sofa in the other corner and Rattan dining set for outside dining.