Home Trends Vol. 35/5

Modest and charming from the street, yet expansive and efficiently laid out from right inside the solid front door, this GJ Gardner showhome effortlessly exudes character and class

Tilt-slab construction and 3m-high floor-to-ceiling glass come together to shape a spectacular home, where the views and interiors jostle for attention

Whether building locally, or remotely from another city or country, sourcing a home builder that offers high-quality, reasonably priced homes on time and to budget is a must – and EZ Building Solutions prides itself on just that

An abstract expression of shapes and finishes from the street, this corner home is internally laid out to provide vistas and inter-room connections at every turn – with some spaces set up for adaptive use, the design also looks to the future

Normally used on side walls and or unseen structures, Chicago common brick plays a starring role in this home, including twisting columns on the front facade

This complex build with several key features brings the client’s dreams to life

A great bathroom does not design itself – professional designer Kira Gray can turn your dream bathroom into a reality

A glassed-off bathroom might not be for the super-modest, but it certainly adds to the style and sense of space in this boutique hotel suite

This renovation of a 130-year-old cottage, celebrates that elegant era, but with a twist – painting the upper walls in Resene Bounty played a key role

Often renovations are shackled by available space, existing plumbing, even structural dictates – this master suite, however, tells a different story

Contemporary, efficient and backed by a generous scullery, it’s hard to believe that this kitchen inhabits what was once a garage space

Contemporary and clean-lined, this master ensuite makeover achieves a strong visual presence thanks to elegant choices of tones and tilework

Connected to the wider interior and zoned for efficiency, this contemporary kitchen makes light work of cooking, coffee-making and conviviality

A semi-industrial palette of wood, concrete and steel gives this kitchen a strong presence and also connects it to the wider surroundings

Once compartmentalised and claustrophobic, an existing master suite has been transformed, with lightness and openness achieved in several ways

This kitchen echoes the wider home’s relaxed, light-filled aesthetic with a focus on natural, honest materials and a pared back design

Warm-toned, luxurious finishes ensure this ensuite offers a hotel resort-like aesthetic, while the demure palette defers to the home’s clifftop outlooks