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The interior of this home is black to create a cave-like aesthetic – and by contrast the colourful sea and land outlooks shine all the brighter

A large bespoke steel rangehood is perfectly in keeping with the ultra modern steel-look, soft-to-the-touch benchtops in this kitchen

For this bathroom, the designer installed a full length mirror with concealed storage behind it – keeping the modest space clean-lined and clutter free

Several sculptural lighting pendants are served up in this apartment transformation – none more striking than the one over the starburst dining table

This coastal home downplays its size in deference to the wider setting – its stepped design and quiet render and polished plaster cladding both played a part

With your sparkling new backyard oasis there comes protecting the safety of your family, guests and others – the NZ Pool Industry Association has you covered (and fenced)

You don't have to look far to see where the designer drew material inspiration from for this island, with both benchtops echoing the cabinetry wall behind

A guest's inquisitive touch of the lounge's beautiful bespoke walnut wall storage cabinetry reveals the host family has square eyes after all

Marble-look surfaces in this kitchen are ideally complemented by French oak floors – and the wood ceiling overhead also comes to the party

The brief was for a smaller kitchen without losing function or space – in fact detail, design and quality were paramount – here's how that worked

Antiques don't need to gather dust in a formal lounge – why not celebrate them in everyday life, including featuring in your bathroom

Check out all the awarded projects in the Trends International Design Awards for Homes in New Zealand and Australia