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Practical meets edgy
Brushed steel towel rails work well with the almost semi-industrial palette in this 'something-a-bit-different' contemporary bathroom
The kitchen is now open
Kitchen to al fresco dining is a breeze with this bi-fold servery window at the ready – it also leaves no excuse for melted ice at that garden party
Along similar lines
Did the wall finish take its cue from the island finish or vice versa in this organic-feel kitchen? Either way, we think the pairing is a handsome one
Wind swept and interesting
A contemporary mountain home includes this tousled mid level courtyard – providing a complementary relaxed contrast to the strong architecture
Gentle on your hands
It's not just soap that can be your hands' best friend – Progetto Niagara Belle basins are as smooth as silk, adding a refined touch to this bathroom
Clear advantage
While the cladding on this home catches the eye, the transparent pool balustrading does not – keeping views from the living areas to the pool and garden unobstructed
Calm and pampering
Offering a respite from the world for its owners, this refined bathroom also connects well with the master bedroom through material finishes
Who won? – 2023 TIDA Homes awards results announced
Check out all the awarded projects in the Trends International Design Awards for new homes, renovations and interiors in New Zealand and Australia
From the High Line to the skyline
The Spiral, by architects BIG, visually extends the landscape of the nearby High Line Park up and around the skyscraper's exterior, creating green outdoor terraces on all 66 storeys
Broad appeal
This warm kitchen combines sleek functionality with an aesthetic intended to appeal to empty nesters – a design constraint boasts an adroit solution
That little black number
As with that timeless black dress, black generally never falls from favour – take this appealing black tiled shower in a white bathroom