Home Trends Vol. 30/7

Lockwood Stewart family home in low-maintenance aluminium with solid blonded wood interior

With the classic shadowline of weatherboards, no need for painting and a 25-year guarantee, Palliside offers an easy, cost-effective cladding

Mature eucalyptus trees and a meandering stream provide the framework for this contemporary property nestled in the bush

Colour enlivens the interior of the sustainably designed Hybrid Homes house. Resene paint features throughout

Bathtubs, basins, showers, taps and accessories all available at Pecks Plumbing Plus

Highly contemporary house

Contemporary design is right at home in this substantial new country residence built by the award-winning team at House of Nautica

Cedar and plaster-clad, three-bedroom, single-storey home, built in the style of an iconic Wanaka house. living

A new generation of laminate flooring from GD Woodhaus is transforming interiors

Point of difference

With its gabled, cottage-style architecture and painted cedar weatherboards, this Arrowtown home by Fowler Homes references its historic location

This Amish-style house by Shea Soucie offers easy connectivity

This design by Barry Gehl echoes old mining structures

Country house with schist stone, cedar cladding, gabled roofline and swimming pool

This home's architectural doors and windows were made and installed by Fairview Wellington Wairarapa using joinery from Aluminium Systems

Every aspect of this urban loft-style conversion was chosen with an eye for good design from the materials to the Fisher & Paykel appliances

Lockwood home with cedar cladding, solid blonded timber walls and ceiling, built by La Grouw Builders

A new roof underlay makes installation easier and extends durability and performance Covertek¢ is supplied by Thermakraft

This home's interior reflects a love of natural colours and a preference for open-plan, light-filled spaces

Small, urban sites don't have to mean a design compromise. The Landing show home by Jalcon Homes ticks all the boxes for a contemporary, eco-friendly family home on a smaller section

Elevating this new swimming pool has maximised a great view, created a level entry, and avoided the need for a pool fence, says Mayfair Pools

With its sleek lines, modern materials and sweeping driveway, this country home offers a contemporary take on the traditional farmhouse

Walk in and imagine a lifestyle less ordinary that's the message that comes across in this new show home designed and built by GJ Gardner Homes in Taupo

Sleek designer kitchen with Smeg appliances in show home built by Mike Greer Homes

A tiered poolscape and sweeping balconies bring a touch of magic to this contemporary clifftop property designed by Don Nelson Architecture