In the kitchen, dove grey cabinets and soft green tiles ensure the scenery outside remains the hero. : Remodel fosters warmth
In the kitchen, dove grey cabinets and soft green tiles ensure the scenery outside remains the hero. : Remodel fosters warmth
The kitchen before renovation. : Remodel fosters warmth
The kitchen before renovation. : Remodel fosters warmth
Timber panelling conceals the doors along the hallway, creating a clean, uncluttered look. : Remodel fosters warmth
Timber panelling conceals the doors along the hallway, creating a clean, uncluttered look. : Remodel fosters warmth
The hallway before the revamp. : Remodel fosters warmth
The hallway before the revamp. : Remodel fosters warmth
High-level fluted glass windows accentuate the 3.2m-high ceiling in the living area. : Remodel fosters warmth
High-level fluted glass windows accentuate the 3.2m-high ceiling in the living area. : Remodel fosters warmth
Bathroom laminates were swapped for stylish tiles. : Remodel fosters warmth
Bathroom laminates were swapped for stylish tiles. : Remodel fosters warmth
An image of the bathroom before. : Remodel fosters warmth
An image of the bathroom before. : Remodel fosters warmth
The studio flat on the lower level is accessed by a concealed internal door. : Remodel fosters warmth
The studio flat on the lower level is accessed by a concealed internal door. : Remodel fosters warmth
A copper penny tile, combined with dark wallpaper, provides drama and texture in the powder room. : Remodel fosters warmth
A copper penny tile, combined with dark wallpaper, provides drama and texture in the powder room. : Remodel fosters warmth
A larger deck makes the most of the alpine setting and panoramic views. : Remodel fosters warmth
A larger deck makes the most of the alpine setting and panoramic views. : Remodel fosters warmth
Charred timber and fluted concrete blocks feature on the exterior. : Remodel fosters warmth
Charred timber and fluted concrete blocks feature on the exterior. : Remodel fosters warmth
A view of the exterior prior to renovations. : Remodel fosters warmth
A view of the exterior prior to renovations. : Remodel fosters warmth
The bedroom before renovations. : Remodel fosters warmth
The bedroom before renovations. : Remodel fosters warmth
Another view of the exterior before. : Remodel fosters warmth
Another view of the exterior before. : Remodel fosters warmth
Remodel fosters warmth
The aim when remodelling this Queenstown house was not just to modernise, but to create a warm and thermally efficient home, Kim Dungey reports....