Trends 38-07 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help New Home Just a jump to the left Take two rectilinear boxes, off set them, and a wealth of ancillary spaces are the result – such was the plan for this naturally cooled tropical home Country living with city convenience This Landmark Homes Clevedon showhome combines large light-filled living spaces with a modern country design to create a welcoming and comfortable family home Drawing attention in New Zealand homes for 20 years Santa Fe Shutters and Blinds' descriptor 'the shutter and blinds experts' is more than mere marketing, but rather a reflection of a 20-year journey with New Zealand homeowners Looking to the future Despite a wall of windows stretching up into the gabled roof form at the rear, this home has strong green credentials and adaptable spaces for future needs Big on lifestyle What do you get when your bedrooms are all upstairs? Well, in this G.J. Gardner medium density-friendly design, you get a living space literally the size of the home's footprint Raising the children This dynamic home offers sanctuary for adults and upstairs freedom for growing children, while connecting to the landscape at every turn Act of making – architect felt calling as a child Even before he knew strictly what an architect was, Pat de Pont wanted to be one – decades on and he is a director at leading city architecture firm SGA Together apart The times they are a-changing and although some Kiwis still might dream of the quarter-acre, many more are discovering that good things come on small packages of land With respect to the past A new home replaces an old bach while echoing elements of its character – reinvented with warmth and sustainability in mind Kitchen Second time lucky A redesign of an unloved dark masculine workspace, this new kitchen favours natural, textural products and turns the central island into a social hub Edgy entertainer An industrial edge, retractable door system and great material connections give this kitchen a dramatic presence ideal for entertaining What's hot in the kitchen? About to design your new kitchen? Here's the low down on the latest in appliance trends from five leading kitchen designers Serene disposition Cool stone slabs balance warm timber veneer cabinetry with intricate detailing in this serene centrepiece kitchen with generous scullery backup Bathroom Bringing the indoors out The call of nature is strong in this bathroom which steps outside the home's main footprint – a black concrete tub and one way windows are features Vivi la differenza – exotic Italian tiles all in one place Exclusive tile ranges direct from the design houses of Italy are showcased in the evocative showroom environments of leading tile importer Casa Italiana Relocation for optimisation This bathroom has been completely reconsidered, layout and entrances included – resulting in more space, greater functionality and a dramatic impact Feast for the eyes Led by an exotic dark marble, with prominent veining, this immersive master ensuite constitutes a quiet, restful parental escape Sliding doors and tactile walls This atmospheric master ensuite borrows from the bedroom's tones and is shielded from the latter by battened floor-to-ceiling sliders Interiors Long distance love This responsive interior for a remote Isle of Man home was briefed for, envisioned, presented, and supplied in large part from New Zealand Interiors inspiration – Milan's Salone del Mobile returns Salone del Mobile was back as the industry's biggest event of the year. Award-winning interior designer Penny del Castillo gives her picks for best in show Outdoor Living Garden invitation This design celebrates a natural, undulating groundscape and native plantings at the front, while the rear garden softens forms and brings privacy Miami called, it wants its look back This spectacular Gold-winning pool pulls out all the stops, with an infinity edge, safety/swim trough, spa, sculptures and a cabana Renovation Before & After: It used to be a thing ... From heavy, outdated traditional to light, bright contemporary – you won't believe this transformation is the same apartment Circle of life The traditional Shakkei principle of incorporating borrowed scenery informs this renovation/extension – recycled materials also play a part We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-10 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Verdant retreat Similar Stories