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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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Explore two iconic New Zealand architectural styles from the 1920s-40s: the California bungalow and the Art Deco home.
Bungalows offer casual living with low-pitched roofs, deep porches, and rich timber interiors. In contrast, Art Deco homes provide a modern aesthetic with flat roofs, smooth stucco, and geometric details, popularised after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake. With searches up 15% on Trade Me, the appeal of these classic character homes continues to grow.
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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