Home Trends Vol. 26/9

Working with a proven team of design professionals will ensure your new home lives up to your expectations both inside and out

The front of this waterfront property gives little hint at what lies beyond the house opens up to a large internal courtyard and an expansive sea view

Positioned within a three-sided glass box, the formal dining room at the Elephant Estate Winery is painted in Resene colours that were chosen to form a backdrop to the picturesque view

From the double glazing to the tight seals, this joinery ticks all the boxes for energy efficiency

This spacious family home combines versatile living options with a strong connection to the outdoors

This American-designed farmhouse meets all local building code requirements thanks to the skill and experience of a Certified Builder

This bold design owes its success to an understated curved glass balustrade

BRANZ-appraised products feature in the David Reid Homes show home

This substantial family residence combines contemporary living with a strong respect for the rugged scenery it overlooks

Thoughtful material choices help bring a sense of balance to this asymmetrical house

With plenty of street appeal, this large family home is easy to live in, thanks to Landmark Homes' attention to detail

This substantial family residence has solid masonry construction and modern, flowing interiors the show home was designed and built by Eden Homes

Whether it's inside or in a courtyard, fireplaces from Fires by Design always draw in the crowds

Every aspect of this two-winged residence celebrates its lakeside setting, from its central covered porch to its window-walled living spaces

With the right design and materials, your home can maintain a comfortable living environment all year round as well as reduced energy bills

Flexible design and welcoming interiors are part of the plan with Platinum Homes

To add visual impact to this new country house, the designer introduced Stutex Stone's Edgestone accents with high-country tonings

To maximise a great harbour view, the joinery on this new house includes extra-large sliders from the Atlantic High Performance Suite

Panoramic views are framed in this suspended living area with bold joinery from Aluminium Systems

With the walls finished in the clay-based interior plastering system, American Clay, your home is healthy and environmentally friendly

Every house should have its own distinct character and provide a secure, energy-efficient living environment that's the message from the team at David Reid Homes

Built above ground to sit flush with a timber deck, this new pool from Mayfair Pools features a Paremata Sand interior