Home Trends Vol. 25/9

Window system provides passive ventilation

Professional design advice can ease the stress of selling your house the team at Yellowfox has the experience to help

Made to impress this show home was designed and built by Contemporary Homes

A strong presence and timeless good looks are intrinsic to hand-carved stone mantles from The Natural Stone Fireplace Company

With plenty of options, you can find products to suit your style at Apollo Bathroom & Kitchen

With a spotlight on art from New Zealand, this short-stay apartment surrounds international and local visitors with Kiwiana

The range of materials for houses means we are no longer bound by four straight walls and a door curved glass goes with the flow

A carefully designed lighting scheme highlights the features and functionality of this home

Tailoring your dream house to match a tricky section calls for experience Rod Percival Builders can help

This new home's classic exterior is contrasted with a contemporary, light-filled interior. The design is by ICR Consulting

While the design of this house has its roots in Classical Revival architecture, its Federal farmhouse character is pure West Coast America

A future-proof show home with design flair proves a winning combination for a holiday house or a year-round residence

A warm home is as close as the flick of a switch when you have a remotely controlled gas fireplace from Real Fires

A subtle colour scheme was achieved by specifying The Range Whites & Naturals from Resene

Thermally efficient design combines with German turn-tilt hardware on timber window and door systems from Heirloom Joinery

Products from Phoenix Aluminium provided a functional and attractive joinery solution

This classic-look weatherboard residence is built from two giant redwoods milled from the land it stands on

This comfortable yet luxurious seaside home has been developed by Harbourcity Developments & Construction

Crisp architecture, a spacious, designer interior and seamless indoor-outdoor flow ensure this show home is all about lifestyle

The owners of this house wanted an individual appearance for their new home, so they approached Hinuera Stone

With its stark geometric forms, monopitched roofline and macrocarpa cladding, this coastal house is strongly reminiscent of traditional rural buildings

From slab size to finishes and edging styles, nature's most enduring building material offers diverse options

With its integral fountain and semicircular bays, this Mayfair Pools project sets the scene for relaxation

A European plaster system gives this home an aesthetically interesting point of difference

Neutral, complementary tones give a clean, relaxed look to this home's interiors

Fine design and high-end finishes are central to the interiors of this David Reid show home

Built to last CBANZ ensures homes built by their members are solid and weathertight

This modern residence combines an architectural response to its seaside environment with an interior that offers guests an intriguing approach to the scenery

The specified joinery ensures the location of this house is its prime feature

Shapes and colours from the mountains inspired a house that blends smoothly with the surrounding landscape

Chic street appeal and generous living options are features of this show home by David Reid Homes

Careful design ensures this kitchen is the heart of the home

Materials and colours in this home by Walmsley Builders reflect the nearby hills and sea

To re-create an Italian wine cellar, the owners of this home approached Auckland Stonemasons

Living in a beautiful coastal area and running a business is a successful combination for Kiwi Internet Marketing at its new Pebble Bay subdivision

Weatherboards with 25-year guarantee

Carpets from Feltex give this casual seaside home a touch of cosy luxury

In a busy kitchen the right appliances can be your trusted allies all Westinghouse models combine good looks with functionality

Updating a traditional gable style links this house to the past as well as connecting it to a long-established neighbourhood

Smeg appliances for new show home

This dramatic lap pool sets off the home it was designed in conjunction with. The sparkling feature was built by Pool Resources

When it came to fitting out the kitchen for this show home, Smeg appliances were a perfect match for the high-quality finish

Cool in summer and warm in winter, pure wool carpets from Feltex feature in most rooms

Award-winning design and European fittings lift this bathroom above the ordinary

A fireplace adds a stylish and cosy ambience to any living area

To create a consistent look in your kitchen and triple your cooking options, the Electrolux Convection Microwave Oven and Electrolux Pyrolytic Oven extend the range of E:Line matching appliances