Home Trends Vol. 33/4

This seaside home optimises views for the owners and a second house behind it both were built by Fowler Homes from plans by Solari Architects

Despite extremely challenging conditions and the large scale construction, this clifftop home fits snugly into the contours of its site

Stand-out street presence is just the start with this roomy, well-appointed family residence by Landmark Homes

Strong, sustainable and easy to install, Kerlite porcelain stoneware tiles are an interior designer's new best friend

On this two-level home, a modest street-side entry opens up to a central atrium and splayed wings that reach out towards individual water views

This modified Edison Platinum showhome by GJ Gardner Homes Marlborough offers modern cladding, intelligent space design, an executive kitchen, and passive energy

Refinished, repainted and with existing architectural detailing expanded upon, this renovation celebrates the past while accommodating a modern lifestyle

This kitchen is integral to the circulation path through a home on a narrow site but it also has surprising connections to other features of the house

Marble, wood and concrete floors combine to create this masculine bathroom which features hidden storage, a privacy wall and furniture-like vanities

The power of colour is reflected in this renovation where Resene Prussian Blue in the dining room pulls together the wider palette

Despite this home's tight site and central-city location, its spacious master suite provides a private, light-filled haven for its owners

This wine storage and display unit by Aurora Australis features an Eisno wine cooler with dual temperature control and low-E door glass, LED internal lighting and custom display shelving

Black wood-look tile floors, a black custom vanity and bedroom tallboy all contribute to a black and gold theme in this master bedroom and bathroom

This reinvented kitchen combines strong, simple forms with a strong, simple colour palette features include improved connections and ample storage

A dramatic cantilevered peninsular island and understated cabinetry are features of this large entertainer's kitchen, which is positioned on two sides of a great room

Large marble slabs in white and black and matching wall trims all help to visually reduce the ceiling height in this remodeled bathroom

This reinvented kitchen features hand-worked surfaces along with touches of wrought iron together evoking an artisanal look that ties back to the Italian-style villa it forms part of

Inverted cones supporting the island create a sculptural feature in this rural kitchen by Celia Visser Design

A bold, contemporary addition creates an expansive, light-filled living zone at the rear of this reconfigured 1920s bungalow

Full kitchen makeover unlocks sea views and adds a masculine feel balanced with the warmth of wood floors and cabinetry