Trendsideas

As the waves reflect the ocean, so the cedar screens on this Balinese inspired sanctuary echo and complement the MetalCraft ribbed roofing

When the owners of Vistalite Otago – E13 Performance Windows built their own home, their own thermally efficient triple glazed window solutions were a stand out feature

Mesh cabinet door inserts in this kitchen are in keeping with the home's heritage status – bi-fold cabinet doors below offer quick access

Vertically oriented serene blue tiles and a strip of floor-to-ceiling louvres accentuate the height and airy ambience of this bathroom

A silky Uno Etch Mixer in Brushed Nickel, from Robertsons, is matched here with a concrete basin and a granite benchtop for a fan of textures

Shower stalls can feel enclosed, but this one, with dedicated skylight, takes things the other way – bringing the joy of sunshine or sound of rain over head

Here, porcelain tile floors and custom-built timber bench seating beneath a mature Mango tree epitomise modern outdoor living

In a kitchen already replete with features, this crafted steel rangehood adds powerful extraction and an equally powerful design presence

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best – here, a flowerbed within an expansive landscape is delineated, naturally, by river stones

Here, the homeowners wanted dining family members or guests to feel equal so the custom organic shaped dining table avoids appointing a head of the table 

Sumptuous green tiles in this bathroom were inspired by the verdant tones outdoors – a walnut vanity and gunmetal touches complete the lush, natural allure

The brief was for a pet-friendly, eat-in kitchen with an expansive feel and great natural light – classic design details merge with a little modern and a little farmhouse style