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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 and the Art Deco house, both enduringly popular today.

California bungalows introduced a casual lifestyle with low-pitched roofs, deep porches, and warm interiors featuring dark timber and leadlight windows.

Prominent after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake, Art Deco homes offer a modern look with flat roofs, smooth stucco finishes, and bold geometric shapes, representing a break from traditional timber construction.

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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Emma Bacon

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