Celebrating 35 years of home design

It's been 35 years since we first opened our doors, and in that time we've covered the full scope of home design in New Zealand and abroad

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Founders: David Johnson and Gordon DrydenAs our original editor Gordon Dryden said in the very first Trends issue, 'this is a book about ideas'. This still rings true today. While we've since launched a website and various digital services that certainly aren't books, Trends is still all about publishing the best in home, kitchen and bathroom design.To celebrate this milestone anniversary, we've put together a few gems from our very first issue, which you'll find in the gallery at the top of the page. Hop into the time machine by clicking the image above, or on a thumbnail below.Here's to the next 35 years.

Story by: David Renwick

03 Nov, 2017

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