Trends 19-10

The great thing about one season arriving is you can look ahead to plan for the seasons that follows. Here Warmup New Zealand Founder and CEO Paul Fielding responds to commonly asked questions about the increasingly popular option of underfloor heating for both tiled and carpeted areas of your home

Opening up to the wider interior – and to the outdoors as well – this light-filled, hard-working kitchen provides a social hub and a harmonious focal point

This was our top interiors story of 2020. Read the full story to see why it was a hit with our readers. 

Opening up at the back to connect with an existing pool area, this home's open-plan interior has plenty of warm natural wood accents, the floors included

Kitchen designers who are good at what they do often have more than a few tips and tricks up their sleeves when it comes to design. Here are six design secrets for your next project

Hidden behind the original facade of a former shop is a beautifully considered family home. Discover how it manages to make a dramatic statement while treading lightly on the land

A wealth of storage is tucked out of sight in this family kitchen which achieves a dramatic presence without detracting from the sea views

This master suite is all open and connected, while marble-look porcelain surfaces give the ensuite a sense of enveloping luxury

Open to adjacent spaces in terms of both architecture and finishes, this elegant kitchen lets its architect owner take part in family proceedings and dinner preparations at the same time

Featuring a carefully chosen colour palette, arched window frames and patterned brickwork, this home's new extension opens the interior up to the back garden in an architectural way 

From architecture to artwork, the design team behind the minimalist interior of this penthouse apartment strove to honour the ethos of place and time. See how quality craftsmanship and contemporary style meet in this impeccable home

Symmetry plays a part in this bathroom’s striking presence. However, perhaps its most elemental pleasure is tucked away out of sight

The bathroom in this home is a great example of how a project’s biggest design challenge can end up being the stand out feature. Discover how it masterfully overcame its narrow 1.4m x 8m space

Need help to select quality, long-lasting furniture for your home? Here's how to buy pieces that will stand the test of time

The renovation of this classic Victorian home celebrates heritage style and modern living with a beautifully refined palette and expansive extension out the back

Opening up to its environment with seamless indoor-outdoor connections, this transparent, sustainability-focused family home by Borrmeister Architects achieves privacy where it needs it

Open sesame – part of a major renovation and extension, floor-to-ceiling sliders open the main living areas up to this rear deck and garden, while the deck is sheltered from the street by the carport. The feathered slats on the carport soften its form and admit natural light

Give your garden a refresh and get ready for the warmer months. Landscape expert Matt Leacy shares his new season colour trends for outdoor spaces

Celebrate the best of Australian design and check out the winners of the 2020 TIDA Australia Bathroom Awards. Featuring very unique spaces but also some clear design themes these bathrooms are sure to inspire 

This master ensuite design makes the most of dramatic outlooks while offering a light-filled, airy aesthetic

This contemporary kitchen packs in a wealth of functionality but at the same time presents a strong, pared-back aesthetic

This home renovation emphasises natural materials and sustainability with the wrap-around living area feature in recycled wood left over from the upgrade