Home Trends Vol. 35/4

Stand-out design – including a private studio – make this light-filled GJ Gardner home a great choice when you want to keep your options open

Modern and spacious inside, this home pays homage to the local historic cottage aesthetic on the outside – a traditional mono pitch roof, the use of local schist stone and dark-stained cedar all play their strategic part

Whether you’re building locally or remotely from another city or country, a home builder that offers high-quality, reasonably priced homes in good time is a must

A major renovation project is not just a chance to replace a dated decor scheme – even more important is the opportunity to right the wrongs of the original space planning and circulation pathways

If you’ve got young children, don’t design your home just for the present – it should accommodate their growth and independence over the next couple of decades, says architect Clinton Cole

This spacious home has the air of a tropical getaway, reflecting a natural, relaxed ambience with a life-of-the-party kitchen-bar area at its heart – the kitchen and custom pieces seen throughout are by Kira Gray of Fyfe Kitchens

Raw natural materials combine with a light industrial sensibility to create a kitchen that is perfect for admiring and entertaining

Dark cabinetry contrasts with light on this kitchen while the rich tones of brass and walnut accentuate both – this design is all about drama and extensive, if somewhat played down, functionality

At the centre of the home, with floor-to-ceiling glazing all around, this light-filled kitchen strikes a mid point between standing out and standing back

An owner with a love of colour and a space with verdant outlooks were starting points for the lively Resene tone in this natural-feel bathroom

While the overall result in this bathroom is both restrained and modern, there are elements of boldness and vibrancy seen throughout