How much do New Zealanders love black? An all-black show home turns heads and draws widespread praise!
Have you ever wondered why New Zealanders love black so much?
Recently, a striking all-black show home appeared on a street in the picturesque town of Feilding. Its creators, Tom and Lisa, are a couple who have worked in construction and design for more than a decade. They brought together their deep love of home design and distinctive understanding of architecture to create this stunning all-black show home.
The show home sits on a picturesque street in Feilding, a small town in New Zealand’s North Island, within walking distance of the town centre. Its owners, Tom and Lisa, are a builder and an interior designer respectively, and the founders of Narley Construction and Narley Homes, both established more than a decade ago. Over the years, they have become experts at running efficient operations in construction and design.
With this philosophy in mind, they decided from the outset what they most wanted the show home to achieve: a striking exterior that would turn heads! One of Narley Homes’ latest developments, the show home needed to attract the attention of passers-by in a way that an ordinary residential project would not. The finished result met their expectations perfectly. From the picturesque street, this distinctive all-black building is unmistakable.
The black exterior has an air of mystery and modernity, while the carefully designed interior uses white and pale timber as its main colours. This creates a striking contrast without making the home feel oppressive, reflecting the designer’s meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of comfort. Every corner offers creativity and surprises, inspiring admiration for the architectural skill on display.
To achieve the all-black exterior, they specifically chose James Hardie’s Oblique™ weatherboards, finished in black Resene paint to create a truly smooth, seamless appearance.
They said:
Tom emphasised that choosing James Hardie products had played a key role in keeping the company at the forefront of the industry and its projects ahead of the field. “From a builder’s perspective, choosing Oblique™ weatherboards was almost a self-evident decision. They are easy to maintain, and we also like their versatility.”
In terms of aesthetics, Oblique™ weatherboards are a contemporary yet classic choice, offering a wide range of installation possibilities. They come in two different sizes and can be installed horizontally or vertically.
Tom was generous in his praise for James Hardie:
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