Home Trends Vol. 27/2

Poolside entertaining steps up a level when you have two adjacent kitchens to cater to every requirement

An extension to this 1890s house provided space for a large kitchen, scullery and family living room, and seamlessly integrated the interior with a new pool and outdoor living area

This kitchen was designed as a seamless, quiet backdrop to a dynamic living space defined by a series of sculptural elements

Not only the centre of operations for a busy family, this award-winning kitchen is also a chef's domain from the work triangle to the choice of appliances

Varying the floor levels in this home ensures views of nearby bush and sea can be enjoyed from both the kitchen and living areas

Positioned beside the pool terrace, this kitchen-family room opens right up to the outdoors for easy entertaining

Existing traditional touches inspire a delicate design for this kitchen

Tactile surfaces seamlessly merge in this kitchen to create a modern, yet visually warm composition

This kitchen presents an earthy material palette and an attention to handcrafted detail

Designed for a coastal holiday home, this new kitchen features recycled rimu cabinets that appear as box-like inserts in the living space

Floor-to-ceiling glazing and a shared graphic wall ensure this kitchen and courtyard work together

With its bar-style counter and sleek, contemporary design, this kitchen puts a whole new spin on home entertaining

This contemporary kitchen renovation combines an industrial look with a nod to the home's original 1890s aesthetic

This central kitchen has a contemporary, understated air that enhances rather than detracts from the views

A long and successful family history of working with natural stone ensures Architectural Stone is well qualified to help its clients

Bright artworks, comfortable seating, and all the appliances needed to create meals for family and friends make this kitchen a great place to be in

Low-upkeep benchtops are a must for any kitchen design project durable Borelli surfaces from Mercer Products also offer versatility and affordability

Crisp white benchtops set against jet cabinetry, and abundant display niches make this kitchen by Joinery Specialists a focus of the living spaces

Warm timber veneer, crisp white quartz and sleek laminates from The Laminex Group create a lively mix of materials in this new kitchen

There's no reason to stay neutral when it comes to the use of colour in the kitchen. Surfaces in this kitchen feature several complementary shades, including Resene Moxie a bright shamrock green

Warmth and natural beauty are among the qualities of a solid wood benchtop from The Woodsmiths

To contrast hot pink glass cabinetry, the designer of this high-end kitchen specified a Corian cantilevered benchtop in Glacier White

All the fun of the '50s is reflected in this pool house kitchen

Making a feature of natural materials such as wood, stone and metal creates a rich, textured space

Clutter on surfaces can mar the look of any kitchen discreet Hideaway Bins from Kitchen King offer fast solutions

Whisper-quiet appliances are in high demand as designers and homeowners pay greater attention to comfort levels in open-plan living environments

Where you position the Bosch ActiveWater Smart¢ modular dishwasher is up to you

Twin islands in this new kitchen by Celia Visser Design allow views in two directions

Hand-crafted granite and quartz countertops can bring a kitchen design alive Stone Warehouse has a variety of options

The Art Deco heritage of this home is recognised in its renovation by interior and exterior designers Yellowfox

Your rangehood needs to combine discretion with power Smooth-Air has some invisible options

Apartment kitchens don't have to be spare and minimalist warm and inviting is a more apt description of this transitional kitchen

With its clean lines and top-quality hardware, this kitchen, built by RH Cabinetmakers, looks good and functions well

To complement the Tuscan-style architecture of a new house in Alexandra, the Kitchen Focus team modelled this kitchen on traditional lines