Trends 38-05

A low key street presence belies the open, spacious feel in this single-level, ocean view home organised around a central, sheltered courtyard 

This holiday home was custom built by Landmark Homes Taupō for two couples who wanted to enjoy the spectacular setting from a spectacular getaway 

A rustic red shed across the river was the inspiration for this wood-rich Coromandel bach with weather moderators built into the architecture

This sustainably minded family home on a north-south oriented site is designed to allow the northern sun to penetrate into all the living spaces

This welcoming family home by nationwide homebuilder G.J. Gardner boasts a run of living spaces from front to back, designer kitchen included, and character finishes 

This hilltop home is a response to its setting – three pods, a central living area, over-arching roof and encircling deck comprise a sustainable design open to land and sea

Moving to Wellington proved seamless for this family who worked closely with David Reid Homes to achieve the contemporary, detail-rich home they desired

This sculptural hillside home encourages occupants to look up as well as out thanks to an inverted pyramid roof which allows for clerestory windows that capture the iconic mountain rising above

The designer/homeowners both loved the homes they’ve previously owned, but there were things they would have done differently – Landmark Homes Tauranga & Bay of Plenty responded down to the finest detail

This home by popular homebuilders G.J. Gardner Homes offers everything that a growing family wants – starting with three separate living spaces

This modern kitchen offers an entertainment hub while connecting visually and materially with its surroundings – innovative elements abound

Want to bring impact to your kitchen from one key feature? Well, splashbacks are high visibility – here are some great examples to inspire

Check out all the top kitchens in the Trends International Design Awards for Kitchens in New Zealand and Australia

Congratulations to Rachel Freeman and David Kane of Pepper Design, winner of the 2022 TIDA Australia Imported Kitchen of the Year. Check out this kitchen with impressive mechanisation

Congratulations to Penny Del Castillo of Studio Del Castillo, winner of the 2022 TIDA Australia Designer Kitchen of the Year. See more of this striking new kitchen

Congratulations to Damian Goode of Hive Architecture, winner of the 2022 TIDA Australia Architect-designed Kitchen of the Year – a kitchen designed to be a bespoke piece of joinery

Check out the gallery of 2022 TIDA New Zealand Kitchens winners, runners-up and highly commended entries

Check out the gallery of 2022 TIDA Australia Kitchens winners, runners-up and highly commended entries

Congratulations to Melanie Williams of Matisse, winner of the 2022 TIDA New Zealand Imported Kitchen of the Year. See more of this luxury penthouse kitchen

Congratulations to Leuschke Kahn Architects, winner of the 2022 TIDA New Zealand Architect-designed Kitchen of the Year. See more of this clever design in a tight space

This standout kitchen merges historic glamour with modern trends – from doorways hidden in the perimeter cabinetry to the gold rangehood 

This thoughtfully detailed kitchen is a master class in working with a shoestring budget to create a look that reflects champagne tastes 

Customised detailing, aged brass inclusions and concealed features take this powder room to the next level – but first guests have to find it

An abundance of natural light, a sense of space and a harmonising theme are just three features of this rejuvenating bathroom makeover

Humble in terms of allotted space only, these powder rooms offer surprise and theatre as well as a great place to check that tie or eyeliner 

Referencing and celebrating existing architectural elements, this master suite features soft forms, diaphanous natural light and a tranquil ambience

While modern and symmetrical in terms of design, this bathroom also uses tone and texture to evoke a bold, seductive ambience

A multi-purpose walnut joinery element runs through the ground floor of this home – offering a variety of interiors solutions from room division to appliance concealment

A dull interior of a 90s home is transformed into a cohesive sequence of light, open spaces, dotted with bold statements throughout

This landscape design optimises the home's indoor-outdoor flow and includes an outdoor fireplace and teppanyaki along with a modern garden

Pool construction today takes a few short weeks – but planning and design options are best looked at ahead – Cascade Pools makes this easy 

New lawn, ornamental features, planters, decorative edging and strategic lighting turn a small angular rear yard into a functional designer area

It's not just plants that thrive under sunlight – whether it's task lighting or for a room with no windows, these skylights bring natural light and design joy

With the front of this bungalow retaining its traditional charms, a renovation opens up the back for modern living – over two levels