Home Trends Vol. 25/13

This contemporary residence combines an emphasis on natural materials with a design that melds with the scenery that surrounds it

With its bold geometric form and dark cedar cladding, this modern home nestles comfortably and privately into a small suburban site

Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio inspired the design of this grand Italianate residence, which is an exercise in authenticity

To maximise great views and natural light, the designer of this new house upended the floor plan the main living area is on the top level

Glazed turquoise-green tiles enhance the tropical look of this poolscape by Mayfair Pools

A light, spacious interior and an easy indoor-outdoor flow define this David Reid Homes show home

Stacking doors and corner sliders maximise the indoor-outdoor flow in this new show home

Outdoor spaces can be used whether the weather is hot or cold, windy or sunny, when they are fitted with a sliding system from Louvretec

This kitchen, in a new clifftop house, provides a visual link to the glassy blue ocean beyond the glass splashbacks are painted in Resene Coastal Blue

Following European trends towards more atmospheric decors, Electrolux has released the new Ebony Kitchen Collection

Fittings that are both artistic and functional were provided by Robertson to adorn the bathrooms in this new home

The sleek style of this new home is highlighted by this kitchen from Fabulous Kitchens

To maximise an expansive view and a seamless connection to the outdoors, this house features Euroslider and Eurostacker doors by Rylock

This substantial, solid, single-level home offers generous living spaces and a highly versatile layout Platinum Homes had the vision and then built the reality

The central principle behind the design of this infill house was to provide a high level of privacy from the surrounding homes, while minimising the impact on the bush-clad site

Ensuring your home is up to scratch for your family, and for generations to come, starts with getting the basics right

Gracefully curved balustrades crafted by glass specialist Glasshape enhance the harbour view while adding architectural interest

Asking questions, then asking more, is all part of building a new home. Resolving them is the speciality of Landmark Homes

High sunshine hours, golden beaches and a safe community make the new Pebble Bay subdivision an idyllic retreat

Concrete tilt slab construction ensures this large family home, built by a professionally qualified Certified Builder, is solid and well constructed

To provide a durable finish for this beach house, the designer specified Resene paints inside and out

Privacy and shelter from the prevailing wind are provided by stone walls from Auckland Stonemasons

Huge sliding walls in internal living areas and architectural sliders on decks allow the creation of large, open spaces or private retreats

A contemporary European-style gas fire takes centre stage in this new show home

Sleek designer looks meet environmental responsibility in the latest Electrolux E:Line refrigerators

A warm fire needs to be more than decorative when your home is nestled among the snowy peaks of the Southern Alps

As your most important financial investment, your home is not just a house

Thoughtful planning gives this compact masonry home most of the advantages of its larger cousins, but with a quarter of the upkeep

With a large extended family who visit regularly, the homeowners wanted a practical kitchen, and a freestanding Smeg range fitted the bill