Kawau Grove, Waikanae
The layout and light colour scheme encourage a relaxed lifestyle while exploiting an excellent quality of natural light and views to the Kapiti Island.
This home resides in the coastal township of Waikanae Beach.
The house planning allows for efficient use of floor space and a variety of connections with the outdoors.
The layout and light colour scheme encourage a relaxed lifestyle while exploiting an excellent quality of natural light and views to the Kapiti Island.
The garden provides an area for relaxation while an alfresco dining area with an open fire encourages outdoor entertainment.
The home is a relaxed family home and it adheres to wholesome principles – efficient orientation and planning, use of natural light and ventilation, and appropriate material and colour selection.


Colours used: Resene Alabaster, Resene Blanc, Resene Crowshead, Resene Double Drought, Resene Double Malta, Resene Drought, Resene Half Drought, Resene Kwila, Resene Pitch Black, Resene Soapstone, Resene Tsunami.
Products used: Resene Woodsman, Resene decorative paints.
Architectural Specifier: Space Architecture Studio
Building Contractor: Hayden Construction
Colour Selection: Tushka Glintmeyer
Interior Designer: Tushka Glintmeyer
Painting Contractor: Hayden Construction Ltd
Photographer: Peter Evans and Liz Evans
Project: Resene Total Colour Awards 2010