Home Trends Vol. 26/14

A blend of whites and off-whites gives this kitchen a more spacious, contemporary air

A seamless link between old and new preserves the character of this traditional Queenslander

A sliding shower door and lowered ceiling have expanded the appearance and functionality of this bathroom

This Colonial-era home is restored to its former glory but with contemporary references

This century-old cottage has been transformed from a cramped maze of rooms into a free-flowing contemporary home

Boasting energy efficiency and streamlined aesthetics, the clean-burning Rinnai Symmetry gas fire also creates a cosy living environment

Organising space at the design phase of your house has its benefits

Healthy air is important in any refit a range of solutions is offered by Smooth-Air Products

Looks can be deceiving behind this traditional villa facade lies a bold, contemporary interior with walls of glass and stairs of bronze

Resene Residential Alterations and Additions Design Award Joint National WinnerBruce Banbury, Banbury Architects, Christchurch Mt Somers Lodge, Ashburton

With attractive fixtures and fittings, the smallest room in your house can make the strongest design statement. Kalessi Bathroomware specialises in innovative, high-quality products that don't cost the earth

Now you see it, now you don't. This renovated kitchen features a pop-up appliance garage and a height-adjustable table-bartop

The picket fence and decorative fretwork at the front of this traditional square-fronted villa belie a highly contemporary extension at the rear

New windows, pivoting doors and louvres ensure the panoramic harbour and city views can be glimpsed from most rooms in this remodelled apartment

Hot and spicy or cool and calm? Resene paints can transform your home in a flash

Although it's in the centre of the house, this sitting room enjoys natural sunlight from three sides

This dramatic lakeside house is an unrecognisable version of the original, thanks to an extensive renovation by Don Nelson Architecture

Sourcing refined products benefits any refit project. Apollo Bathroom & Kitchen has a broad selection

Renovating increases the worth of your home, and can also improve your lifestyle

With good preparation, papering your walls is a quick and easy way to redecorate, and advice from Vision Wallcoverings can help you start

Aesthetics and practical ingenuity are features of the new collection of De Dietrich appliances, imported by NZ Appliances

This modestly sized bathroom achieves a spacious presence through several design strategies

Some common problems encountered during a renovation project are addressed in Renovate Villas, a book recently published by BRANZ

Standing-seam roofs have durability and looks on their side – Eurostyle presents several options

Resene Residential Alterations and Additions Design Award Joint National WinnerMark McLeay, Creative Arch, Auckland Studio on Newton, Auckland

With its loggia-style alfresco dining facilities, pool house and 20m-long pool by Mayfair Pools, this property is just made for entertaining on a grand scale

Whether you want a gas fire to retrofit into an old villa or a modern style for a new home, Real Fires can help