Trendsideas

New windows, pivoting doors and louvres ensure the panoramic harbour and city views can be glimpsed from most rooms in this remodelled apartment

Although it's in the centre of the house, this sitting room enjoys natural sunlight from three sides

This dramatic lakeside house is an unrecognisable version of the original, thanks to an extensive renovation by Don Nelson Architecture

With its loggia-style alfresco dining facilities, pool house and 20m-long pool by Mayfair Pools, this property is just made for entertaining on a grand scale

Sourcing refined products benefits any refit project. Apollo Bathroom & Kitchen has a broad selection

Renovating increases the worth of your home, and can also improve your lifestyle

With good preparation, papering your walls is a quick and easy way to redecorate, and advice from Vision Wallcoverings can help you start

Aesthetics and practical ingenuity are features of the new collection of De Dietrich appliances, imported by NZ Appliances

This modestly sized bathroom achieves a spacious presence through several design strategies

Whether you want a gas fire to retrofit into an old villa or a modern style for a new home, Real Fires can help

Some common problems encountered during a renovation project are addressed in Renovate Villas, a book recently published by BRANZ

Standing-seam roofs have durability and looks on their side – Eurostyle presents several options