Home Trends Vol. 25/3

Close indoor and outdoor connections and three design schemes to choose from make these transportable homes the pick for any site

It's easy to make the most of your indoor and outdoor living spaces with made-to-measure timber doors and windows from Dando

Every concrete pool built by Frontier Pools reflects an individualised design approach

Creating a lush tropical setting in your own back yard is easy when all the hard work has already been done

New Zealand is blessed with a clean, green environment strong, colourful play equipment from Adams Engineering allows your family to enjoy it

Therapeutic and hygienic, the new MagnaPool system is an eco-friendly alternative

A soothing waterfall, native plants and Grey Edgestone schist define this landscape

Integral to the design of a new home, this pool frames one side of the home and provides a visual connection to the river beyond

Encircled by lush greenery, this inviting poolscape is further enhanced by Haddonstone pavers from the Jagas Paving Platinum range

For chic barbecues that combine the versatility of indoor appliances with a dramatic presence, consider the latest entertaining ideas from Electrolux

A triangle corner, sheer descent waterfall and bright blue interior enliven this new pool from Mayfair Pools

With piezo ignition and variable flame control, it's easy to operate any of the outdoor fires available from Real Fires

From watery blues and coral pinks to soft sandy hues, it's easy to choose Resene paint colours to complement the setting of your holiday home

Large banks of hardy plants evoke the informality of this colonial homestead's original garden

Everyone needs inspiration even designers. Trends Home Series books are an invaluable resource for all your new home and outdoor living projects

This linear pool and spa forms a focal point for the seaside home that shelters it

This show home features the latest plumbing, solar and gas technologies, sourced and installed by a registered craftsman plumber

With professional skills and expertise in home building, this 1970s house was extensively rebuilt by a Certified Builder to suit a modern lifestyle

This roof terrace sits atop a conservation home's extension, providing a welcome retreat in the middle of a busy city

This garden design makes the most of its shady location and subtropical microclimate to create an outdoor conservatory

With a harbour on three sides, and an avocado orchard on the other, this property has its own microclimate one that is well suited to a lush green landscape

Curving lines and the relaxing play of water are features of this project by Pool Resources

Good landscaping substantially increases a home's value. This resort-style garden was designed by national landscaping awards judge Robin Shafer

This waterfront holiday home reflects its picturesque native bush setting and its boat-only access

From its bure-style roof and lanai to its wood shutters and exposed beams, this beach house echoes the simplicity of many tropical resorts

The design of this beach house, with its separate, externally accessed living and sleeping quarters, alludes to the old-style New Zealand camping holiday