Home Trends Vol. 25/11

Containing a swimming pool, barbecue, fireplace and alfresco dining area, this courtyard has every occasion covered

Originally an industrial warehouse, this property has been transformed into an urban, loft-style house, complete with a courtyard outdoor living area

The traditional cottage garden at the front of this Victorian villa belies the more formal, structured landscape at the rear

Nothing is quite as it seems in this new beach house roofs turn down to form walls, corners open up and walls fold into decks and floors, effectively wrapping the house in a rich timber exoskeleton

This central Otago holiday home wraps around four sides of a sheltered courtyard to provide plenty of space and privacy for family and guests

This small garden makes a big impact with a distinctive water feature and layers of foliage that create texture and interest

From its clipped box hedges and specimen trees to its vine-covered Italian grotto, this classically inspired garden is a step back in time

A crushed-shell pathway, meandering watercourse and large drifts of colour enhance the visual impact of this hillside garden

Nestled high on a hill, this pavilion offers a quiet spot to admire the sights

Building on its iconic barbeque design, popular for half a century, Weber also moves with the times

Traditional solid timber doors and windows make attractive, reliable connections between the indoors and out Dando offers a broad selection

Good landscaping can bring a house to life. This subtropical, resort-style garden was designed by Robin Shafer of Shafer Design

Natural wood decking from Verda enhances any pool setting or outdoor living area

A complementary lighting scheme ensures the lush atmosphere of this entry garden is as appealing at night as it is during the day

You can make even better use of your courtyards and outdoor living areas when they are warmed by a Nouveau outdoor fire from Warmington

It's easy to add extra light and ambience to your courtyard or patio with the new freestanding, mobile outdoor flare from Real Fires

The talents of New Zealand's top designers are not restricted to the catwalk Resene's new Karen Walker collection provides fashion for your walls

Everything about this resort-style entertaining area is designed on a large scale from the stone fireplace to the expansive pool by Mayfair Pools

It requires exceptional design skills to take out a Supreme Award at the Ellerslie Flower Show Palmco's lead designer had expert backing

Engaging a certified builder for a project ensures a high standard of build and finish throughout and complete peace of mind for the homeowner

Combining the essence of the countryside with contemporary details created a holiday getaway that always feels like home

Barbecues have emerged from the backyard wilderness to take centre stageElectrolux's latest models are designed for a decidedly modern setting