Home Trends Vol. 34/3

The design of our homes – new or renovated – should be an individualistic response to our lifestyle, family set-up and budget. But there are also common requirements we should all aim for – a balance of public and private spaces, practical efficiency in the functional areas and an aesthetic that helps create a comfortable and relaxing environment.

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Changes in exterior materials and form help define home, house, lakeside, property, residential, Altus Architecture, design,

Changes in exterior materials and form help define the various zones of this family lakeside home

An industrial modern home for a family of eight cleverly caters for everyone to be together or in their own individualistic spaces

Clean-lined and contemporary, with a base of natural architecture, building, elevation, facade, home, house, residential area, Giles & Tribe, Contemporary

Position of garage frees up design options for this contemporary new home

Natural materials, strategic facade design and light-filled, open interiors ensure this family home connects to its seaside setting

Lap of luxury – the first-floor living zone home, interior design, living room, real estate, Chancellor Construction, Sang Architectural Design, tracy Guo, Decor+

Upmarket showhome showcases expertise of high-end custom design-and-build company

Natural materials, crafted detailing, quality appliances and smart technologies all feature in this luxury home by Chancellor Construction

A soaring 2.7m tongue-and-groove ceiling sets off this timber ceiling, hardwood, home, house, interior design, living room, real estate, window, wood flooring, orange, open plan living, fowler homes

U-shaped, four-bedroom home wraps around a central courtyard

Offering a broad portfolio of design-and-build homes nationwide, Fowler Homes is also very open to input from owners

On the Wakefield showhome by Landmark Homes, the architecture, home, house, residential, landmark homes, open plan, new home, new home builder, Wakefield Showhome, indoor outdoor

Wood cladding and open-plan interiors make this a warm, relaxing family home

With a natural-look exterior that appeals to lovers of traditional or modern homes, this Landmark Homes showhome is equally welcoming on the interior

How to reap rewards from your under-utilised section

If you own a house and section, home expert GJ Gardner offers some valuable advice on how to unlock your site’s potential

Kitchen

When the owner bought this classic New York ceiling, interior design, living room, real estate, orange, white

Kitchen designed to integrate seamlessly into apartment interior

Lightly stained white oak kitchen cabinetry extends into adjacent living areas in this New York City loft.

This long, linear Poggenpohl kitchen, precision tweaked and architecture, ceiling, countertop, interior design, kitchen, lobby, gray, marble, concrete, marble benchtop

Minimalist kitchen design complements sculptural, clean-lined home

This long, luxurious entertainer’s kitchen slots neatly into the available space, echoing the sculptural feel of the home itself

Warm meets semi industrial in this kitchen with a central sculptural island

A faceted stainless steel and wood island is the centrepiece of this modest-sized kitchen

While this island’s marble waterfall benchtop doesn’t dominate architecture, ceiling, house, interior design, real estate, white

Natural materials help this family kitchen connect with its outlooks

Marble benchtops, oak-fronted cabinetry and oiled oak floors all contribute to a warm, relaxed aesthetic in this central yet understated kitchen

The warmth of wood meets the cool of countertop, cuisine classique, interior design, kitchen, brown

Sleek new kitchen has clean lined design and an organic feel

Modern and minimalist, this wood and black kitchen folds elegantly into its wider natural-look setting

In this kitchen by architect Evelyn McNamara, Resene countertop, interior design, kitchen, white, black

Paint choices help downplay on-view kitchen’s functionality

Black beauty – this kitchen in an open-plan living space is finished in Resene Nero to create a furniture appeal

RH Cabinetmakers creates handcrafted, precision kitchen solutions that cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, interior design, kitchen, real estate, gray

Handcrafted bespoke cabinetry reflects precision design and good taste

Kitchen, living, laundry, bathroom – wherever you need functionality matched by fine workmanship, RH Cabinetmakers provides a crafted, affordable response

Bathroom

This bathroom is a celebration of wood and stone

A cantilevered vanity, freestanding tub and large format tiles give this master bathroom a spacious feel

Teak slats flank the open entry to this architecture, bed frame, bedroom, ceiling, floor, interior design, real estate, room, wall, wood, wood flooring, gray, brown

Opening the bathroom to the bedroom makes this entire suite seem lighter and more spacious.

Rich teak wood joinery provides an elegant, open connection between this master bedroom and its upmarket ensuite

A black marble floor and white marble walls architecture, bathroom, floor, flooring, interior design, room, tile, wall, gray, tribal chair

Classic marble surfaces meet modern Boffi design touches in this balanced ensuite

Traditional black and white marble tiled surfaces are complemented by a black and white vanity and semi-industrial touches in this ensuite by designer Jiun Ho

This bathroom, by Natalie Du Bois Design, was bathroom, bathroom accessory, bathroom cabinet, floor, flooring, interior design, plumbing fixture, product, room, sink, tap, tile, wall, gray

6 vanities designed to play a starring role

It’s where you check your hair or makeup, wash your hands and store your bathing products – the vanity has a lot to do. These six vanity designs show good looks are also a big part of that mix

As part of this renovation of a 1950s architecture, timber flooring, Hardie & Thompson, hardwood, home, house, wood flooring, Kitchen, Higham Architecture

Renovation creates large open-plan living space and opens interior to the backyard

This home renovation emphasises natural materials and sustainability with the wrap-around living area feature in recycled wood left over from the upgrade

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