Home Trends Vol. 35/3

There's a sense in which we've established a layout plan that is the basis for nearly all new kitchens – one in which the island plays a dominant role. But while we may feel comfortable with using this plan as a template – because it works so well – we still want our own kitchen to have a distinctive style. And the mix of materials we select can have a big influence on this.

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​​​​​​​Timber cladding, dark brickwork and a painted steel , architecture, design, facade, home, house, residential, timber, Dalecki Design

Courtyard home optimises garden outlooks and sustainable design

Fussy detailing is avoided in this new home, where sculptural forms, strong materiality and sustainability hold sway

​​​​​​​Walls of glass, deep overhangs and prominent parapet architecture, design, facade, home, house, roof, glass, ONeil Architecture, Lume Design, gardens

Light-filled home threads elegantly between willow trees

Walls of glass, deep overhangs and prominent parapet bands create a horizontal emphasis in this rural home

​​​​​​​Character, framing and dramatic contrast were all achieved bed, bed frame, bed sheet, bedding, bedroom, building, ceiling, daylighting, estate, floor, furniture, hardwood, home, house, interior design, mattress, property, real estate, room, suite, textile, wall, window covering, window treatment, yellow, white, gray

There is no easier way to manipulate your interior spaces than with colour

Warm, cool, inviting, or atmospheric – a deft choice of colour has a major impact on your project

Kitchen

​​​​​​​Using the expanded available space from the home’s Kitchen Design, Kira Gray, cabinetry, ceiling, countertop, benchtop, dining room, floor, flooring, furniture, hardwood, home, house, interior design, kitchen, wood, wood flooring

White, wood and an irridescent blue combine in this clean-lined entertainer’s-meets-family kitchen

From its eye-catching 3D splashback to its slim benchtops and advanced fittings, this kitchen by designer Kira Gray makes quite a splash

​​​​​​​This kitchen reflects a rich materiality, with touches bar stool, cabinetry, ceiling, countertop, dining room, floor, timber flooring, furniture, home, house, interior design, kitchen, kitchen stove, stool, table, wood flooring, Studio Dearborn

Niche cabinet solutions abound in this kitchen renovation

This kitchen makeover results in a light, luxurious kitchen that complements the classic home and packs a wealth of functionality

​​​​​​​So, what colours go with the brilliant blue architecture, building, cabinetry, ceiling, countertop, design, dining room, floor, flooring, furniture, home, house, interior design, kitchen, living room, material property, property, real estate, room, table, wall, white

White coastal kitchen complements the blue ocean

A substantial island in exotic veined marble is matched with minimalist cabinetry and touches of natural timber – this kitchen offers both a focal point and a natural complement to the ocean outlooks

The traditional, detail-rich charms of a Queenslander home room, floor, fining furniture, interior design, light fixture, lighting, table, white, kithen, Hamptons, Baahouse + Baahouse Architecture

New panelled kitchen matches its traditional Queenslander home

Pale and traditional, with just the right amount of detailing, this Hamptons style kitchen connects to disparate spaces as well as city outlooks

Bathroom

​​​​​​​This bathroom’s wet area containing the bath tub architecture, bathroom, bathtub, floor, flooring, home, house, interior design, plumbing fixture, tile, gray, black, Cantero Architecture

Renovation project improves space planning and incorporates cleverly integrated storage

Limited space in this apartment’s upper floor called for an innovative approach to providing maximum storage for the bathroom and two bedrooms

​​​​​​​Reworked atrium windows add to the immediate connection architecture, bathroom, floor, flooring, furniture, home, house, interior design, tile, Darren James, Bathroom

Nature and natural light flood this bathroom makeover

This bathroom transformation includes a reworked glass atrium, the rich look of exotic stone and strong, pared back sculptural elements

​​​​​​​Two curvaceous white top-mounted vanity basins connect with architecture, bathroom, bathtub, ceramic tiles, floor, home, house, interior design, plumbing fixture, tap, tile, top mounted vanities, QPC, Elite Bathroomware

Two bathrooms but one aesthetic – that was the outcome for this design

The featured master ensuite and family bathroom in this home, boast the same material palette – but there are differences

​​​​​​​A sculptural slipper bath takes centre stage in bathroom, doorway, arch, floor, flooring, tile, gray, freestanding bath, wood veneer, kohler

Porcelain sheet, marble and wood create an upmarket feel in this master ensuite

Luxurious elements, flowing, organised spaces and a sense of drama all come together in this merged master bathroom and walk-in closet

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​​​​​​​Over-sized tinted sliders make the interior of this apartment, architecture, building, ceiling, coffee table, design, door, estate, floor, flooring, furniture, home, house, interior design, living room, property, real estate, room, table, wall, window, gray

A low profile, spacious interiors and big windows make this home ideal for an expansive country setting

Nestled into the land yet designed to capture panoramic outlooks of the Kinloch Golf Course designed by Jack Nicklaus, this Landmark Homes showhome outside Taupo makes for an ideal country family home

Dark tones and stone cladding elements give this architecture, building, cloud, cottage, estate, facade, farmhouse, grass, home, house, land lot, landscape, neighbourhood, property, real estate, residential area, roof, rural area, siding, sky, suburb, tree, white

Two-storey showhome responds to its lake and mountain setting and offers a relaxed family lifestyle

Strong and dramatic on the outside, spacious, light-filled and well-organised on the inside, this GJ Gardner family home in Wanaka really is all about living your best life

​​​​​​​Ground floor living areas – both indoor and architecture, building, ceiling, daylighting, design, door, estate, facade, floor, furniture, glass, home, house, interior design, living room, window, real estate, residential area, room, window, white, gray, home builder

Balancing scale, views and comfort was the biggest challenge in the design of this substantial home

Organising the space planning in a Y or propeller shape ensured this home met all of the owner’s specific requirements while making the most of the spectacular views

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Commercial Design Trends Vol. 35/2C

The world of hotel design is changing, with a move away from bland repetition of a chain’s design template to giving guests a unique experience that reflects the location they’re visiting. In this issue of Commercial Design Trends, we look at how that’s been implemented in three quite different hotels – the TWA Hotel in the iconic 1960s TWA terminal at JFK Airport, the Sudima Christchurch City and Montreal’s new Hotel Monville.

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