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A heated pool, covered outdoor areas, and a courtyard with retractable louvre roof are some of the features in this Hamptons-style coastal home

Bamboo is a great choice for a wide range of building-related solutions – specialists Plantation Bamboo outline some of the key reasons

Mitigating the impact of a steep site played a part in the choice of both form and finishes for this highly sustainable, building-efficient home

Remember those indolent childhood days where time hangs and the natural world holds thrall? This home celebrates that idyllic feeling

Bold contrast and design flair are balanced by spacious rooms, bedrooms included, and an ergonomic flow in this stand-out G.J Gardner showhome 

Rustic cladding, a design that responds to a tricky site, and rural interior elements – this home responds to it owners needs and its setting

Why have just the one kitchen island when another ancillary island nearby splits the workload and keeps guests out from under the chef's feet

A freestanding cabinetry block and 4.5m long island comprise this refined entertainer's kitchen/butler's pantry – freeing pedestrian flow and sight lines

Family fun, architectural extension, exercise resource, thing of beauty – there are many reasons to get a pool; here are some great watering holes to inspire

Timber slatwork, feature lighting, custom rugs, stand-out wallpaper – glam touches complement pragmatic elements in this relaxed interior 

This cottage kitchen finds tonal connections with the outlooks while rounded cabinetry forms create a soft, stream-lined presence

Making a splash is the name of the game in this master ensuite with artistic Italian fibreglass wallpaper bringing feature wall and shower stall to the fore

This home is expanded to facilitate an open and engaging residential experience, melding both old and new within the one generous site

With integrated appliances and sleek, fingerprint-free surfaces, this Poggenpohl Studio kitchen matches clean, sculptural looks with impressive functionality

This refined and light-filled master bathroom retreat exudes a traditional vibe – but there are some contemporary touches, too

A 'wow' blue quartzite island benchtop is the star of this balanced, functional kitchen, even connecting with the pool tiles in the backyard

A full renovation extends rooflines and adjusts window sizes – indoors, spacial perceptions shift with layout adjustments maximising views, flow and natural light

Celebrating intimate views of a mature Himalayan cedar, this seaside suite also looks inwards – offering coastal hues, natural flow, light and privacy

Sure, green walls look amazing but there's more to recommend them, too – as Mark Paul, founder of nature-based solutions company Greenwall, outlines here

Check out all the awarded projects in the 2024 Trends International Design Awards for Kitchens in New Zealand and Australia

Don't want to fight the traffic to the local pool? Sea too far or too cold? Swim Spas offer something better at home. Here, HotSpring Spas talks running costs

Check out the gallery of 2024 TIDA Australia Kitchens winners, runners-up and highly commended entries

Congratulations to Sarah Nolen & Stuart Gibson of Birdblack Design, winners of the 2024 TIDA Australia Designer Kitchen of the Year –  island inspired by boat hulls

Congratulations to Jack Fugaro, winner of the 2024 TIDA Australia Architect Kitchen of the Year – where two islands are better than one

Check out the gallery of 2024 TIDA New Zealand Kitchens winners, runners-up and highly commended entries

Congratulations to Felicity Brenchley, winner of the 2024 TIDA New Zealand Architect Kitchen of the Year, for a kitchen with Mid-century modern influences

Congratulations to Damian Hannah of German Kitchens, winner of the 2024 TIDA New Zealand Imported Kitchen of the Year – cabinetry that appears to float

Congratulations to Toni Roberts of Kitchen Architecture, winner of the 2024 TIDA New Zealand Designer Kitchen of the Year – bold stone and clever functionality

Congratulations to Landmark Homes Auckland Central, winner of the 2024 TIDA New Zealand Group Home Builder Kitchen of the Year – a kitchen with warmth and personality

A Trompe L’oeil, or visual illusion, forms part of this interior makeover where soft curves, wood tones and exotic furniture warm up an otherwise cold apartment 

Rainhead fitting and/or water efficient, a tiled stall, or clear glass, set back or in the limelight – just some of many options for your new shower. Here are some great examples 

Rangehood and cabinetry cloaked in aged brass, island and floors in exotic stone, oh, and futuristic appliances – this kitchen is next level