Home Trends Vol. 33/6

A communal media and billiard room in the upmarket Hereford Residences benefits from the warm, near-black wall tones of Zeus by Resene

Complete with great indoor outdoor flow, this modern Fowler Homes design is all about family and socialising

Protected from the wind at the back and taking in views to the sea from its glass-walled interior spaces, this home has effectively created its own sheltered microclimate

Cedar cladding, a large double-height living space and a strong uncomplicated lines are features of this new home in a bush setting

Waterproof, light, and highly stable, a new base product to New Zealand Ceramin underpins a variety of plank and tile options from Creative Flooring

Featuring contemporary architectural lines, this custom-designed new home was built specifically for the owners by GJ Gardner

Prominent home builders GJ Gardner highlights the key things to consider when designing a bathroom in your new home

Black subway tiles, dark cabinetry and crisp white countertops give this apartment kitchen its dramatic presence

Matt black and white cabinetry, and a hand-crafted wood island give this kitchen a semi-industrial feel that's in tune with the brick and steel extension it forms part of

A restrained palette of industrial materials raw concrete and steel combines with refined glass, wood and plasterwork to achieve a relaxed but crisp interior

As well as wanting their new kitchen to be open-plan and light-filled, the homeowners needed enough space for more than one family member to use it at a time

Comprehensive kitchen makeover by designer Kira Gray creates light and airy space for family and entertaining

With a skilled design professional involved, a new kitchen can transform your interior as with this French-look design by award-winning Kira Gray

Glossy jet black glass cabinetry provides a picture-perfect reflection of the scenery in this contemporary Alno kitchen design by German Kitchens.

Fully custom, high-quality bathroom renovations from the team at Five Star Bathrooms are both practical and a pleasure to be in

Large format porcelain tiles and a combined bath and shower zone help give this bathroom the light, open and clean-lined look the owners wanted

Two bathrooms, two agendas, quite separate locations however, sympathetic colourways and floor coverings bring design unity between these spaces

Motorised ceiling blinds provide a flexible connection between this renovated master bathroom and bedroom

This master ensuite connects to its villa surroundings through panelled joinery while adding a semi-industrial accent with tone and fittings

Available in a variety of appealing shapes and colours, there's a smooth-to-touch Ceramica Cielo basin to suit every high-end bathroom

New bathroom by designer Davinia Sutton exudes a masculine quality with an emphasis on strong forms and a bold, simple two-tone colour palette

The post and beam construction of an existing Mid-century Modern home was the starting point for the design of a substantial addition to this property