Trends 39-01 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help New Home Rustic yet refined on the landscape At one with its rural setting, this homestead celebrates the traditional barn vernacular – disciplined proportions, crisp detailing and sustainable aspects further inform the home Open hearted and all about family Echoing the sunny Mid-century Modern Californian vernacular, this light-filled David Reid Homes courtyard-centric residence combines style with flowing family functionality Easy family living in Taupō This stand-out showhome by Landmark Homes Taupō is all about relaxed family living, offering meticulous design detail and year-round alfresco living Bold meets a natural feel Natural materials and tones together with relaxed indoor-outdoor connections give this clean-lined showhome a warm presence Ship ahoy There was a strong desire from the owners of this coastal home to feel like they were living on the water, looking out to the horizon from a ship’s deck Force of nature Not only is this grand new residence built right amongst mature oaks, it also boasts several integral wellness and sustainability strategies 2022's most viewed New Home story – house on a rock 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 Take your pick At David Reid Homes we build custom homes in developments and subdivisions throughout New Zealand – here are just three quality examples from across the country More Hanging by the pool A pool set high on the property set the landscape agenda for surrounding entertaining spaces complete with a pergola dripping in Boston ivy To the lake Freshly cooked trout all day long – this lakeside kitchen offers a tight palette of oak veneer, Iroko timber flooring, black granite and black slate mosaics Through the portal This renovation transforms a suburban home with a dramatic entry, stepping down to expansive living, views, and private outdoor living Peaceful feeling – media room with a difference Space planning, adroit lighting, in-tune colours, custom furniture and even the essence of nature – this media space verges on the therapeutic Grand approach A windowless powder room with ornate glazed tiles splashed in sunlight from a skylight also boasts a dramatic curving wood entry Simple but with impact This bathroom had to offer comprehensive functionality for family while at the same time creating a dramatic look for occasional guests Part of the family This kitchen embraces its surroundings, opening to a family space, an alfresco area and laundry – an island with both casual dining and breakfast zones was part of the mix Where the tui sing Curves, custom furniture, natural materials and texture hold sway in this interior, leading a seamless flow from inside to out, accentuated by stacker doors and high-pitched ceilings Room for everyone The redesign of this South Pasadena residence turned a family residence into a multi-generational home by drawing the garage into the picture Rolling with it This balanced kitchen captures the natural feel of its Waiheke Island location while its island is on discreet castors for easy relocation What brings you outdoors? For this al fresco project, elements include a 12m pool, a pool house, half basketball court and gym – along with low-upkeep lawns and seating/dining options Quirky by the sea Two bathrooms and a powder room are reinvented for a fresh, understated look and to make the most of their quirky windows on Wellington Harbour Emerald escape Exuding the elegance and elan of an exclusive hotel, this master ensuite has become a piece of art in itself and a tranquil sanctuary for the owners Not in a vacuum This bold, dark kitchen is shaped by design choices that create an open flow and connect the linear workspace adroitly to adjacent spaces Most viewed 2022 Outdoor Living feature has it all Tennis, swimming, outdoor dining – no need to pick and choose with this everything-included expansive al fresco environment Rustic meets sparkling in our top Interiors feature for 2022 Dripping chandeliers and a decidedly rustic dining table share space in this much-viewed sumptuous inner-London interior Our most viewed Bathroom story in 2022 A dark, atmospheric bathroom with glass-walled his & her zones tops our list of Bathroom stories for the year Most viewed Renovation story in 2022 The world is renovating it seems and this project resulted in a fully updated home, suitable for the changing demands of a contemporary family lifestyle Top Kitchen story for 2022 – full of advice When it comes to plotting and planning a new kitchen, we need all the help we can get – this expert kitchen advice story was our most popular in 2022 We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-11 Trends 40-11 Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > In the limelight Similar Stories