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New Zealand character homes: California bungalows and Art Deco
Discover California Bungalows and Art Deco Kiwi homes, enduring appeal a century on.
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Discover two iconic New Zealand character homes from the 1920s-40s. The California bungalow offers a cosy, lifestyle-focused design with low-pitched roofs, deep porches, and rich timber interiors.
In contrast, Art Deco homes, popular after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake, feature flat roofs, smooth stucco, and bold geometric motifs. Both styles moved away from formal Victorian designs, embracing a more modern way of living that remains popular with Kiwi home buyers today.
The California bungalow (1910s–1930s)
Two examples of the time include this renovated California bungalow in Remuera, and Glen Aros, an enduring Hawke’s Bay country estate offering heritage on a grand scale. Both are currently for sale.
The Art Deco home (1930s–1940s)
Prime examples of Art Deco, an apartment in Hawke's Bay, and a 3-bed beauty in One Tree Hill, Auckland.
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