Trends 37-08

With two homes destroyed by trees, this owner turned the other cheek creating a cutting edge sustainable (and tree-proof) house like no other

For this home, rural farm buildings inspired several lean-to like forms opening to a central courtyard – privacy and connection to the land result

Boasting two light-filled living spaces, a sleek, modern kitchen and flowing interiors, this stylish Kaiapoi showhome by G.J. Gardner Homes is ideal for family life and entertaining

Why have the ground below near when you can simply hang out in mid air? These cantilevered designs provide outstanding examples 

A timeless charm and relaxed modern layout are just two reasons Landmark's latest showhome is the fourth version of this popular villa-style home

This sustainable home's deep overhangs passively mitigate the sun's rays, while a gravel roof filters rainwater entering the storm water system

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Boasting great street presence, this showhome is just as impressive beyond the front door, with visual links through to large decks at the rear

If you love glamour, character, and space this luxurious four bedroom-plus-study character filled home by G.J. Gardner Homes might be for you

Want the skinny on whether benchtops are trending thick or thin? We put the question to designers on the Trends Design Council panel

This minimalist kitchen stands at the heart of the home with material choices and layout helping co-ordinate the wider expansion and renovation

Damian Hannah's love of design started early – however, he probably never dreamed he'd one day be lead designer and managing director of multi award-winning firm German Kitchens

Open to soaring contemporary living spaces and an al fresco area, this white, bright kitchen boasts two islands – one for work and one for play

A furniture-look cube shaped island connects kitchen and living in this design with dining also a strong part of the equation

From bacon factory to bespoke functionality – this bold, contemporary kitchen acknowledges and in places even celebrates the space's origins

A variety of feature tiled surfaces, brassed brush tapware and a reworked layout brought this master bathroom a five star allure

This dramatic master suite celebrates the home's historic fabric while introducing contemporary materials, high-end fittings and artworks – the end result is a luxurious, individualistic sanctuary 

Check out these award-winning bathrooms, ensuites and powder rooms from top Australian designers

Winners, runners-up and highly commended entries – check out the latest in bathroom, suite and powder room design from top designers 

Get the full run-down on winners, runners-up and highly commended entries in the TIDA New Zealand Bathrooms awards

Congratulations to Davinia Sutton of Detail by Davinia Sutton, winner of TIDA New Zealand Bathroom of the Year – taking his and her bathroom facilities to another level

The best in bathroom design – check out our three category winners and runners-up, plus all the highly commended entries

Congratulations to Katie Scott of Sticks+Stones Design, winner of TIDA New Zealand Bathroom Suite of the Year – a luxurious space with both classic and modern features

Congratulations to Leonie Hamill of Cube Dentro, winner of TIDA New Zealand Powder Room of the Year. See more of what's behind the secret door

Choosing your luxurious freestanding bathtub is one thing, ideally showcasing it is another. Here are some ideas that will have your tub sitting pretty

A selection of feature tiles from The Tile Depot proved the perfect way to bring a touch of the outdoors into this home's modern bathroom, ensuite and laundry 

A simple material palette, restrained colourway and minimalist look all marry this bathroom with the rest of the home's interior

Interior design expert and tv personality Neale Whitaker shares his informed perspective on key design factors that make your interior shine

Winter is cranking up and considering your heating for this year and for next makes sense. Here are some dramatic fireplaces to fuel your imagination

Generous plywood wardrobes and a long window seat with internal drawers together have storage covered in this semi-industrial look bedroom

Alaskan yellow cedar (fir) slat cladding and decking lets these airy pavilions weather and become part of their green, natural surroundings

A pool is a major undertaking – one that your family will thank you for every day – so do it once, do it right and involve a Master Pool Builder right from the outset

This interior courtyard – complete with reflection pond – offers shade as well as reverie. Breezes flow over the water, further cooling the home

Why say goodbye to the great outdoors over winter? These blazing examples show how al fresco warmth and al fresco style can come together

Large water feature, Lake Dunstan, meets domestic ball water feature – part of a diverse outdoor living project that adds a pool and private courtyard

Cladding transformed, interiors reworked for open-plan living and indoor-outdoor flow accentuated – this seaside home is unrecognisable

A master stroke of this renovation, a mini tower addition gains rooms and turns a modest suburban bungalow into a versatile courtyard home

No storage opportunity wasted in this comprehensively renovated kitchen, with nifty slots included for a dish drying rack and chopping board 

This white kitchen’s benchtops and splashback are in Savoy marble, a dense stone that the architect/owner says is resistant to marking

This renovation/addition features soaring walls of glass and a central fireplace organising zones – if this sounds like Mid-century modern thinking, you'd be right