Home Trends Vol. 27/1

Hidden away from the bustle of the city, this contemporary house comprises a series of linked pavilions interspersed with courtyards and walled gardens

A big small house that boasts a North American aesthetic

Featuring a long, floating flame inside a contemporary fireplace, Illusion is the latest innovation from Real Fires

Spacious open-plan interiors flowing to covered alfresco dining areas are just part of the charm of this David Reid Homes display home

Each of the four townhouses in this development was designed to maximise the available floor area without compromising privacy or individuality

Designed to catch the full sun and views of the countryside near Lake Taupo, this house is clad with a premium Rockcote plaster finish.

Nestled into the hillside high above the sea, this family retreat references small clifftop villages in the Mediterranean

Nostalgia and simple, everyday pleasures will be influencing colour trends for the next few years, say the experts at Resene

Swimming pools that are as simple as nature itself filled with clean, clear, natural water are the speciality of Palmco Landscapes

This sculptural residence suits both coastal and urban locations and offers a relaxed indoor-outdoor lifestyle the design is by Platinum Homes

The new wave of televisions from H2Otv can be found in some surprising places

Although this new house has a modernist architectural style, the symmetrical elements and painted brick exterior reference the more traditional residences in the neighbourhood

Sleek home automation augments an enjoyable lifestyle for the owners of this house with technology from Schneider Electric

With a combination of highly polished black glass, stainless steel and red Smeg appliances, this kitchen is designed to catch all eyes

All the various automated systems in your home can be linked with Bang & Olufsen's simple home integration system, BeoLink

The stepped-back facade of this new apartment building allows for expansive sea views from nearly every room

From new furnishings to home staging, the team at Amazing Interiors can transform your home

Where there's a will there's a way. This pool, built by Mayfair Pools, was engineered to sit on the edge of a steep, bush-clad slope