Home Trends Vol. 27/11 NZ2711 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Outdoor Living Make it happen Everyone needs to be able to escape, whether it's to the sea, the mountains, or simply a tranquil outdoor living area at home. Westpac can help you create the best retreat for your family Splashing out From the resort-style waterslide and poolside bar to the expansive patios and outdoor kitchen, this property was designed for entertaining on a grand scale Open to view Safety does not have to come at the cost of aesthetics Fresh palette Whether you are building a new holiday home or updating a traditional bach, Resene has lots of colourful ideas to enliven the interior City oasis Space is often at a premium in built-up areas, but, as these projects show, there's usually a landscape design solution that doesn't involve compromise Design with heart The major prize in a national lottery, this family home represents more than the sum of its parts Winning form The Trends Sculptor of the Year 2011 competition was won by Andrew Deadman, whose work celebrates the natural world Outside the square A pared-back yet innovative design maximises a semi-detached site to create indoor-outdoor flow that's also environmentally sustainable Out of the blue Bright blue mosaics complement this Royal Blue pool by Mayfair Pools French connection New Zealand products are transforming landscapes in the south of France. This picturesque Mediterranean hilltop garden features Verda Outdoor timber decking and furniture All the better to play Originally a terraced lawn and garden, this rear yard has been transformedwith a new infinity-edge swimming pool, spa and barbecue area In the frame For visual continuity, this pool landscape features an architectural framework of natural schist pillars that echo the material palette of the house Garden magic Your outdoor areas can easily be improved with advice and assistance from the experts at Palmco Far sighted A terrain-hugging design, green ethos and strong outdoor connections all ensure this residence is in tune with its surroundings More At home in the trees The simple form of this bach respects the bush-clad site on which it sits, blurring the line between indoors and out Clifftop eyrie Perched high above the ocean, this house draws from New Zealand's architectural history and the landscape in terms of its design and materials Close to nature This Bali holiday home is sensitively designed to respect the surrounding landscape We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-10 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Verdant retreat Similar Stories
