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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 architectural styles from the early 20th century: the California bungalow and the Art Deco home, both still highly sought-after.
California bungalows (1910s–30s) introduced casual living with low-pitched roofs, deep porches, and warm interiors featuring timber panelling and leadlight windows.
Art Deco homes (1930s–40s), popular after the Hawke's Bay earthquake, showcase a modern aesthetic with flat roofs, smooth stucco, and bold geometric shapes. Searches for these properties on Trade Me are up 15% year-on-year.
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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