{"id":4865,"date":"2020-11-17T12:28:04","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T23:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/?post_type=showcase&#038;p=4865"},"modified":"2022-07-22T14:36:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T02:36:53","slug":"taylors-mistake","status":"publish","type":"showcase","link":"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/showcase\/taylors-mistake\/","title":{"rendered":"Taylor&#8217;s Mistake"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container section three-column-layout\">\n  \n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n      <h1>Mediterranean Memories<\/h1>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n      <p>In a secluded position overlooking Pegasus Bay, sits this cherished 20-year-old family home, expertly updated by DJ Hewitt Builders.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n      <p><strong>Designers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Johnston Architects<\/li>\n<li>Lume Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container section section-showcase-gallery\">\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-12\">\n      <div class=\"showcase-slider-container\">\n        <ul class=\"showcase-slider\">\n                                  <li><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors8063-1140x783.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors8063-555x345.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n                                  <li><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7904-1140x753.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7904-555x345.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n                                  <li><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7862-1140x760.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7862-555x345.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n                                  <li><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7866-1140x753.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7866-555x345.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n                                  <li><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7809-1140x760.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7809-555x345.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n                                  <li><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7922-1140x931.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7922-555x345.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n                                  <li><a data-fancybox=\"gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7945-858x1140.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7945-555x345.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/li>\n                  <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container section three-column-layout\">\n  \n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n      <p>A love of the sea drew Dennise and Tom\u00a0 to Taylor\u2019s Mistake 20 years ago, where they built their dream home with views over Pegasus Bay and the South Pacific Ocean.<br \/>\nTwenty years later, they wanted a newer home but just couldn\u2019t tear themselves away from two decades of memories in this stunning location. Instead, they decided to renovate the existing home<br \/>\nwith the help of DJ Hewitt Builders.<br \/>\nThe couple also approached Johnston Architects for some guidance as to what they might change to modernise the house.<br \/>\nThey were impressed by the level of finish and attention to detail in builder DJ Hewitt\u2019s own home, so asked Daryl Hewitt and his wife Tara, an interior designer, to manage the build.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n      <p>\u201cWe really love this area, says Dennise. We\u2019re close to Sumner and Taylor\u2019s Mistake, and we\u2019re able to take advantage of the outdoor lifestyle provided by the tracks around the hills. Sumner Village is a<br \/>\ngreat place to wander around with some top options for dining out and only 20\u00a0 minutes to Christchurch\u2019s city centre.\u201d<br \/>\nThe couple is firmly entrenched in their<br \/>\ncommunity, with great neighbours who all look out for each other. They have enjoyed many years of weddings, birthdays and parties together. When it comes to family, Tom has three adult children and six grandchildren who all live close by and visit often. The boss of the home is Buster \u2013 the couple\u2019s Maltese Shitsu fur baby.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n      <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4907\" src=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7841-1-e1605568413419-555x550.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7841-1-e1605568413419-555x550.jpg 555w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7841-1-e1605568413419-1140x1130.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7841-1-e1605568413419-768x762.jpg 768w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7841-1-e1605568413419-1536x1523.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7841-1-e1605568413419.jpg 1665w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container section three-column-layout\">\n  \n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n      <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4906\" src=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7887-390x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7887-390x555.jpg 390w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7887-801x1140.jpg 801w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7887-768x1093.jpg 768w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7887-1079x1536.jpg 1079w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7887-1439x2048.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7887.jpg 1756w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n      <p>Dennise and Tom wanted to improve their usable outdoor space, making the most of the views while giving them and their neighbours some privacy. They wanted to make the kitchen the focal point of<br \/>\nthe living area, let more light in and reconfigure the house to suit them.<br \/>\nOne of the main challenges was working in<br \/>\nwith the existing house. It was a farm-style finish originally, but it was time for a much-needed modernisation along with improvements to storage areas within the rooms. The weather and the COVID-19 lockdown also managed to cause some delays.<\/p>\n<p>The couple was in constant communication with the builder, Daryl, and his team, and they were always available to work through minor issues that were sorted quickly. Dennise says, \u201cWe came to rely on their years\u2019 of experience to get the most out of the renovation, and we are sure that they took as much pleasure out of the outcome as we did.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Regan Johnston from Johnston Architects, along with the team from DJ Hewitt, helped with the material specs and the interior finishes.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n      <p>The couple wanted natural materials that would blend with the<br \/>\nMediterranean style of the house using stone, wood and New Zealand wool carpet. Stephen Mapleoft from Texture Plants worked on the landscape design, with a style that also complements the<br \/>\nMediterranean architecture.<\/p>\n<p>Builder Daryl came through with a<br \/>\nrecommended team of subcontractors and<br \/>\nsuppliers, with excellent results. Dennise and Tom were determined to stay with local New Zealand made products where possible. The oak flooring and New Zealand wool carpet were selected through the team at Nextdore, who was very helpful throughout the process.<\/p>\n<p>The couple enjoyed working with Oakleys<br \/>\nPlumbing who provided the fittings and bathroom ware to suit their style. The Quartz benchtop came from Artisan Stone and is a real feature of the kitchen. Dennise adds that \u201cthe kitchen island is a<br \/>\ngreat place to sit, especially in the morning.\u201d<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container section three-column-layout\">\n  \n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n      <p>The security and smart house features have raised the couple\u2019s technology and connectivity to a whole new level with help from their electricians, Moot Electrical. The outdoor louvres are from Louvretec, who have done a great job of making the outdoor space more usable. Dennise and Tom especially love the outcome of converting the fourth bedroom into a walk-in wardrobe. \u201cIt suits us perfectly, but we have left the windows in place so that the room can be converted back to a bedroom if needed by a new owner at some stage in the future,\u201d says Dennise.<\/p>\n<p>Using DJ Hewitt meant they not only got the building and management expertise of Daryl and his team, but they also got the benefit of Tara\u2019s skills in interior design. Dennise says, \u201cThey were a pleasure to deal with throughout the project and came up with many ideas that added value. Jason, our foreman, could not have been more helpful, and the rest of the DJ team and all the contractors did a superb job.\u201d<br \/>\nBoth Dennise and Tom are busy business owners and would like to have more time to play golf, go fishing, and relax with the family. But at least they know that when they\u2019re ready, their beautifully renovated home will help them to do just that.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n      <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4929\" src=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7850-370x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7850-370x555.jpg 370w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7850-760x1140.jpg 760w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7850-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7850-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7850-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7850.jpg 1667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col col-12 col-md-4\">\n      <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4930\" src=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7961-370x555.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7961-370x555.jpg 370w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7961-760x1140.jpg 760w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7961-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7961-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7961-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/djhewitt.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/taylors7961.jpg 1667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4877,"template":"","showcase_category":[9],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.1 - 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