Trends 40-04 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help New Home Secret garden The owners sought a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces for this home – in response, split levels are connected by a tranquil courtyard Stretching out to nature Children, parents, guests – three wings and an upstairs means everyone has their space in this sprawling, sustainably minded rural home Historic lakeside site for versatile new home Take a quick video tour of this impressive home in a top Queenstown lakeside development Treading lightly With sustainability at its core, this home produces more energy than it consumes and saves water and electricity – attracting a NatHERS 8.3 star rating All about family, all about friends This L shaped G.J. Gardner showhome is ideally configured in terms of both social and private spaces – sunny and roomy, it also exudes character at every turn Twice as nice Two leasable townhouses stand together with complementary cladding and scenic overhangs – double master bedrooms in each allow for two families per dwelling Holiday at home With giant windows taking in Mt Rangitoto; flowing, high ceiling interiors, and a sparkling pool – Box™ the Architect Builder creates a warm, sunny home that feels like a permanent holiday More Bringing nature inside This renovation honours the home's heritage credentials while developing connections to the outdoors via skeletal structures and a garden room Grand design How to respond to a French chateau-look exterior? This interior comprises ornate detailing, a formal run of rooms, a grand staircase and modern living amenities Peaceful, easy feeling In this airy kitchen, everything is designed that way for a reason – depth of cabinetry, surface finishes, canal views and even duct integration were all key Al fresco in the city This townhouse landscape design creates outdoor spaces that extend the home's interior and are useable for most of the year Creating interest in a limited space Not all powder room opportunities come with a large floor plan – see how this designer achieved design impact in a relatively tight space Minimalist design – maximum utility German precision is to the fore in this crisp white, easy-to-use Poggenpohl kitchen – by designer Lara Farmilo – that's organised for family & entertaining Natural is always in style The owners wanted a timeless bathroom – the responding restrained design features earthy handmade tiles and a curvaceous timber wall Weathered charm Industrial chic is the name of the game for this family/entertainers' kitchen, offering every high-tech touch along with distressed surfaces Yellow wattle blooming With a focus on the kitchen, this renovation revamps tired interiors, creating a vibrant and homely weekend retreat inspired by the colours of nature Light-filled and harmonious A warm, seamless vibe is achieved for this master suite which favours plenty of sunshine and pleasing connections between spaces Homely, inviting – and lived in A renovation is a chance to go all shiny and new, but this kitchen makeover creates a warm vibe with a lived-in feel – balanced with touches of modernity Nature infused This interior doesn't just connect with nature outdoors, it also brings it indoors – with a waterfall and organic-look staircase at its heart Cottagy entwines contemporary Layers of greenery and a natural material palette feature in this landscape design that melds homage to the home's origins with a more contemporary air Coral fantasy Dramatic hand-painted glass wall panels, a striking wall sconce and illuminated basins are just some highlights of this artistic bathroom Golden touch This social kitchen features a hero marble benchtop and splashback with gold and copper veins – a nod to the owners' Indian heritage Celebrating character – not reinventing it This slab-up renovation held onto the layout of the original coastal cottage – adding 'elbow room', optimising flow and prioritising sustainability 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