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When you start your next home design project – whether it's a new build or renovation – you'll probably have an idea of the style you like and the different spaces you want. But just as important is how your home connects to its surroundings, both the actual site and its wider environment. So how do you bring all these factors together in the final design?

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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN NEW ZEALAND ARCHITECT-DESIGNED NEW HOME I AUSTRALIAN ARCHITECT-DESIGNED RENOVATION

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The Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – have been established to recognise the best kitchens, bathrooms and homes across a number of the countries where Trends has a

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presence.

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The TIDAs start within a country, with awards programmes

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organised by Trends or by professional organisations.

We’re pleased to announce two of our winners here.

Gary Todd Architecture is the winner of the category

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TIDA New Zealand Architect-designed New Home.

Porter Architects is the winner of the category TIDA Australia Designer Renovation.

These two homes demonstrate how award-winning architecture can be recognised across different budgets and living situations – one is a holiday home on a spectacular South

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Island site, while the other is a modest suburban family home.

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Yet both demonstrate an innovative approach to design that

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responds to the requirements of their owners.

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These homes now progress to join other category winners in the international awards section, with the supreme winners to be announced in March 2019.

Trends and TIDA congratulate Gary Todd Architecture and Porter Architects on their awards and look forward to seeing how they progress in the next stage of the TIDA programme.

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WINNER: ARCHITECT-DESIGNED NEW HOME Gary Todd Architecture, Dunedin

Realm of the senses Biophilia is defined as the connection humans have with the nature world – this Queenstown home reflects that by appealing to four of the five senses Often mountain homes are connected to their setting simply by being constructed with local materials. However, this modern residence – with alpine and lake views to the front and forest and stream outlooks to the rear – takes a more immersive approach.

Architect Gary Todd says he wanted this to be a sensory biophilic residence – essentially, a house designed to evoke its environment through the senses of sight, sound, smell and even touch.

Nestled on a modest, sloping site, the four-tiered concrete, steel and glass home

has a clean-lined architectural presence.

Cantilevered decks reach out to the scenery front and back, while solid and louvred walls provide privacy from the street below and from neighbours. However, seen front on, the extensive glazing gives the four-level home a transparent quality.

Level 1 comprises the entry, stair and lift access, garage, laundry, gym and guest room; level 2 has three bedrooms, an office and movie room and connects to a outdoor spa and sauna; while level 3 is the sprawling open-plan, indoor-outdoor living zone.

Previous pages: Instead of being built in schist and wood to evoke the mountain setting, this glass, concrete and steel home by Gary Todd Architecture embraces its natural environment by appealing to four of the five senses.

Facing page: Sensory experience – a waterfall falling into ponds means the entry resonates with the sound of running water, while the vertical garden walls feature scented plantings.

Above: Look out, look down – the office space includes a glass floor so you can look down into the entry as well as out to the mountains and lake.

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Lastly, the home’s glass lift accesses the top-floor entertaining zone, complete with its all-weather seating/dining, teppanyaki island, lush plantings and 360° views.

Visitors appreciate the setting visually through the extensive glazing. However, this is only one of the senses engaged here.

“The architecture really is all about connecting with nature,” says Todd. “And central to achieving this, we designed a waterfall to cascade from a forest brook at the rear of the home down to a pond in the rock garden. It then appears to continue

inside as a vertical waterfall – flowing into the heart of the home via the internal stairwell to the foyer and entry ponds.”

However, though it all looks free and flowing, in reality pump systems create the illusion of a connected water flow – even though glass walls separate the stream from its indoor counterpart.

So this flowing water finds its way into the long, linear ponds flanking the entry – thus providing a natural water connection to the lake as one enters the home. Once inside, visitors experience the scents of

Facing page top: The living decks are a direct extension of the indoor spaces. The home’s exposed structural steel framing supports concrete floors, stair treads and walls, giving crisp detailing to the contemporary architectural style.

Facing page lower: An outdoor barbecue and pizza area continues on from the indoor kitchen. A louvred roof provides solar control, privacy and shelter.

Above: The kitchen and dining area opens to both north- and south-facing outdoor living areas. The home is well equipped to cater to large parties.

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nature, as well – thanks to the lush vertical gardens on the hallway walls and further scented plantings on the rooftop.

Then there’s a fourth sense – touch.

Board-formed concrete walls reflecting the texture of forest trees, the use of natural stone in ponds, and an exposed rock feature in the garage are just some tactile elements.

The house has features that go beyond the sensory, too. The foyer has a dramatic glass ceiling – the floor of the home office directly above – creating the feel of an airy, double height volume as you enter.

And while the home is south-facing, the interiors are light-filled and sunny.

“The architecture utilises axial view shafts to create a permeable building, overcoming the limited access to northern sunlight,” says the architect. “Glass walls around the lift and stairwell create a lightwell penetrating all four levels.”

While the home looks made for a warm climate with a facade that’s 70 per cent glass, the windows and doors are tripleglazed and argon gas filled. Winter or summer, the home is always comfortable.

Facing page top: Near invisible glass walls separate the kitchen and wine cellar from the stairwell, which also acts as the home’s lightwell.

Facing page lower: Sculptural pendants over the dining table reflect the sprawling living zone. The powder room door to the left has no handle, a minimalist touch seen right through the home.

Instead, doors are push-to-open, with only tiny occupancy indicators on show.

Above: Ceiling strip lights are used in several areas of the home – while they are white in this living area, some can change colour to vary the ambience.

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Previous pages: A transparent picture of glass walls and slender structural steel elements, the Queenstown home looks ready for a warm summer. However, with triple glazed, argon gas-filled windows and doors that push the limits of glass efficiency, it is ready for all the climate variables that mountain living brings. The concrete box to the right is the home sauna, accessed from the second-floor master suite and hall. In a home where nothing is ordinary, glass tubes in the concrete walls create lights when the sauna is in use. Rock excavated for terraced levels was reused for gardens around the house and in the pools.

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Architect: Gary Todd, Gary Todd Architecture Builder: Brian Hill, BJ Hill Builder Kitchen design and interior design: Di Henshall Interior Design and Gary Todd Architecture Kitchen manufacturer: Stevenson & Williams Landscape design/installation: Southern Landmarx Pool design and install: Southern Spas Cladding: Symonite Alucobond Roof: EcoTuff TPO Membrane Louvre system: Insol Window/door joinery: Vistalite Aluminium thermal frame with double and triple glazing Paint: Acrylic Eco by Resene Paints Flooring: Haro engineered timber floor in Tobacco Oak

Tiles: Casa Dolce Casa by Florim in Burlington Grey & White, from Che Stile Tiles Wallcoverings: Wallpaper by Casamance, Wall Gardens by Oasis Kitchen benchtops: Statuario Nuvo by Caesarstone Kitchen sink: Mercer, undermount Taps: Zenith Hydro tap G4 all-in-one; Buddy kitchen mixer with pull-out spray Kitchen splashback: Viridian glass over television Refrigeration: Miele Heating: Reverse cycle ducted air conditioning, from Davies Heat ‘n’ Cool; under-tile heating; Escea gas fires Control systems: Strawberry Sound, Audio Visual, Lighting, Automation Control and Networking systems

Lighting: LED strip lighting and Dali Control; pendants over dining table, Melt Pendant Gold by Tom Dixon Lift: Powerglide Furniture: Lounge room – custom coffee table by Resident Hero; rug by Designer Rugs; sofas in Unique fabric with scatter cushions in Clarke and Clarke, Etamine and Fabricut; dining room – custom dining table with porcelain insert and chairs by Midj Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Simon Darby

Above: On a clear day – visitors riding in the Queenstown home’s glass-walled elevator experience the thrill of popping out the top onto the fourth-level entertainment deck with its dramatic 360˚ views of lake, mountain and forest.

Far left: Extensive glazed walls and stacker doors provide solar gain and maximum views, including for the second-floor bedroom suite. Timber floors running from the interior to the outside add to the sense of space and external connection.

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Queenstown Brilliance

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Natural winner A 2018 TIDA Homes New Zealand winner, this home features key paints and stains by Resene To attract any recognition in the coveted Trends International Design Awards (TIDAs), a house has to be of exceptional merit. And so to actually be a TIDA Homes award-winner, the design has to be next level. By extension it makes good sense that any interior finishes are of the highest possible quality.

Gary Todd Architecture designed this 2018 TIDA Homes award-winner nestled in amongst stunning Queenstown scenery.

The biophilic house is designed to connect with its setting through the senses. And while the holiday house is two-thirds clad in argon-filled triple glazing, the paint and finish selections were also integral to this.

“We specified Resene Alabaster from the Resene White and Neutrals range for the living area ceilings to connect with the full height kitchen and lounge joinery and help frame the views to the front and rear,” says the architect. “Resene Alabaster offered a light, neutral foil along with the flexibility to complement the wallpaper, tile, steel, concrete and wood finishes.

“In fact, we used this same Resene offwhite in most rooms for similar reasons.”

The architect chose a custom Resene stain for the living area’s Macrocarpa board accents – both to enhance the grain and provide a contextual link with forest tree trunks behind the home.

For details, visit a Resene ColorShop, freephone 0800 RESENE (737 363), or head online: www.resene.co.nz save and share online: search 279118207 at Trendsideas.com This page: Resene Alabaster offers a neutral foil to the landscape’s hues in this TIDA winning home, while a Resene stain enhances Macrocarpa joinery.

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WINNER: ARCHITECT RENOVATION Porter Architects, Ballarat, VIC

Open invitation Tweaked original plans result in a hallway running right through this 1940s home, leading to a light-filled modern extension at the rear Previous pages: With wall-height bifold doors pulled back, this new living zone extension – part of a wider makeover by Porter Architects – becomes one with the rear yard.

Above and facing page, top: A hall was created with a sightline through the home to the extension, while the lounge was repurposed as a study.

Facing page, lower: Blurred lines – recycled floorboards were sourced to match the home’s existing floors.

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Not all renovation and extension architecture is driven by a dilapidated existing residence. In fact, for this design by architect Nathan Porter, the 1940s home had been in excellent condition with a wealth of beautiful interior detailing.

“However, the owners wanted to add openplan living at the rear to take in the north-facing sun and to connect with the verdant backyard setting,” says Porter. “Plus, they wanted to draw natural light into the older part of the home.”

To achieve all this, the architect effectively turned the home into two zones – the original house is the more private area with bedrooms

and a front-room study, while the new extension at the back offers generous open-plan living.

“In the existing home, we simplified a slight jumble of rooms at the back and added modern ensuites to existing bedrooms,” says Porter.

“And, importantly, we created a hallway that provides a welcoming line of sight from the front door right through to the rear extension.

The long, linear corridor also allows natural light to penetrate deep into the home’s interior.

While the extension is different in character, it flows on seamlessly from the existing house as Porter sourced recycled floorboards for the new

build that match the floors in the original home.

As well as the principal living volume, the new public zone includes a rumpus room and a courtyard area that separates the two.

The main volume has clerestory windows to maximise natural light and bifold doors that open the space up the rear garden. It comprises a new kitchen, a dining area and the living area.

“Seen from across the small courtyard, the rumpus room almost reads as a freestanding element,” he says. “The courtyard is a little like a buffer zone, whereby the parents can keep an eye on the children without being in their face.”

The rear extension is built on a wood frame with substantial steel also involved to allow for the steep angle of the roof and ample glazing.

“The owners wanted a spacious, airy room.

However, we were somewhat limited by setback heights by the boundary and so raised the angle of the roof to optimise a sense of volume on the inward-looking side of the space.”

As with the flooring, the existing and new exteriors also flow, as Porter sourced matching recycled clinker brinks for the new sections.

These are given a decorative treatment – an echo of the attention to detailing in the original home.

Facing page, top: The new rumpus room is partially separated from the living zone by an external courtyard.

Facing page, lower: The entertainer’s kitchen featuring American Oak and marble finishes is a few steps from the dining table and living area.

Above: A steep roof angle means this side of the living zone has a soaring ceiling height. Clerestory windows make the most of the northern sun.

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Architect: Nathan Porter, Porter Architects Builder: Nat Twaits Building Kitchen designer: Nathan Porter Cladding: Recycled clinker brick Roof: Colorbond Trimdeck Window/door joinery: Capral Series 400, from Troon Construction Main floor: Recycled Tasmanian Oak floorboards, from Lal Lal Demolition Yard Tiles: Carrara marble Wallcoverings: Plasterboard Paint: Haymes Heating: Hydronic Lighting: Brightgreen LED downlights Furniture: Jardan Kitchen cabinetry: American Oak with clear 2-pac sealer Countertops and splashback: Superwhite honed marble Blinds: Ballarat Curtains Blinds Kitchen sink: KSS, undermount Taps: Phoenix Oven, cooktop, dishwasher: Miele Ventilation: Viali Refrigeration: Fisher & Paykel Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Derek Swalwell

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Left: Recycled clinker bricks were sourced for the cladding for the living zone and rumpus room, matching the home’s existing cladding. However, they were given a more detailed treatment here with a protruding brick patterning, an exterior response to the wealth of detailing on the interior of the original home. Cedar cladding is used to break up the red brick walls.

Summer just got easier An automated cover makes maintaining your pool a breeze – trapping the water’s warmth, keeping it clean and avoiding wasting chemicals A swimming pool spells summer fun for everyone – except maybe for the one who maintains it. Installing an automated pool cover, however, is a total game changer.

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by Charles, Paulene and Shayne Olliver, offers an extensive range of automated pool covers and is the sole New Zealand distributor for the internationally popular Coverstar Eclipse Auto Pool Covers.

The Coverstar Eclipse can take the weight of an average-sized adult, bringing complete peace of mind that your family

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pool is always safe, says Covers 4 Pools company manager Charles Olliver.

“Another increasingly popular option, is our new Roll Out Roll Under slatted cover, assembled here in New Zealand.”

This cover features a polycarbonate profile that heats the pool via the sun’s rays throughout the summer months and keeps the heat in over winter – extending your swimming season and substantially reducing your heating costs.

“These advanced covers keep dirt and leaves out of the pool and eliminate 90% of

evaporation – reducing chemical use by up to 70% and, importantly, avoiding wasting thousands of litres of water,” Olliver says.

For details, contact Covers 4 Pools, Email: sales@autopoolcovers.co.nz, phone: (09) 426 0625. Web: www.cover4pools.co.nz see more online: search 285289364 at Trendsideas.com This page: Covers 4 Pools has many automated options with one to suit your own pool situation.

Coverstar Eclipse Auto Pool Covers are a popular choice, as are Roll Out Roll Under slatted covers.

Hand-made appeal Not everything’s here today, gone tomorrow – bespoke wood cabinetry optimises your available space and reflects enduring good taste Quick and cheap aren’t really the first words you want to hear when choosing cabinetry for your interiors. A far better option is a professional, tailored cabinetry solution that goes beyond the ready-made to add to the refinement of your home.

And this is where RH Cabinetmakers really comes into its own, says managing director Rob Hendrickx.

“Our experienced team designs, crafts and installs bespoke cabinetry pieces for the finest homes across Auckland,” he says. “We specialise in hand-made quality

kitchens, bathroom vanities, laundries, furniture, shelving, counters and bars.”

Unlike many cabinet firms that steer you towards their existing sizes and styles, RH Cabinetmakers designs refined wood cabinetry that fits your room’s dimensions like a glove. This means storage just where you need it with no wasted dead space.

“True master trades and craftspeople are a dying breed in a world full of cheap imports. But, if you’re looking for more, then our skilled team will provide it.”

Excellent product knowledge, friendly

service, and a quality guarantee are all part of the professional cabinetmaker’s appeal.

For details, contact RH Cabinetmakers, phone (09) 826 3511, alternatively email: enquiry@rhcabinetmakers.co.nz, or head online: www.rhcabinetmakers.co.nz To save and share online: search 264358067 at Trendsideas.com Above: These upmarket bespoke cabinetry projects

by RH Cabinetmakers reflect precision, space-saving design, quality craftsmanship, and quiet good taste.

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Clearly contemporary Featuring clean lines, a sprawling entertaining zone and sheltered outdoor living areas, this architectural H-shaped home by GJ Gardner delivers on style, affordability and all-year-round enjoyment.

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A leading New Zealand home builder offers a comprehensive range of plans to suit all tastes and lifestyles, including meeting the top end of the design and build market. The GJ Gardner showhome featured here is in stunning Richmond, Nelson and is full of design inspiration.

GJ Gardner was really excited to build this home to showcase a more contemporary style compared to past traditional showhomes, says Graham Vercoe, franchise owner for Nelson.

The architectural new build has an H-shaped footprint. The dining, kitchen, living and master bedroom with ensuite are on one side of the

home. On the other side are two bedrooms, a main bathroom, study and double garage. The wings are connected via an elegant glass hallway, which also contains the main entrance.

“The open-plan family lounge is ideally positioned to capture the all-day Nelson sun,” Vercoe says. “The shared spaces have also been carefully designed to collect and store thermal energy – perfect for combating those crisp winter mornings and evenings.”

A glass door can also separate the main living area from the rest of the home – so there is enough space and privacy for all.

Above left: This new H-shaped Nelson showhome by GJ Gardner features contemporary monochrome styling with a pop of colour.

Above: First impressions count – visitors are greeted by a grand and spacious entranceway which connects the two wings of the home.

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In the designer kitchen, top of the range fixtures and fittings have been installed and a spacious scullery with ample storage is included in the floor plan. Rich wood-plank floors in the kitchen and dining areas run alongside large glass windows and sliding doors to join the beautiful yet practical living room tiles.

“We wanted the layout to be perfect for socialising and entertaining, whether it be dinner and drinks, or summer barbecues out on the deck with family and friends,” says Vercoe.

Off the living room, down a passageway, is a spacious master bedroom with large walk-in

wardrobe and two entryways to the ensuite on either side of the master bed.

“The ensuite wouldn’t be amiss in a luxury resort with its double vanity, copper sinks and large dual rain shower,” says Vercoe.

“Minimal, sleek and modern, this really is the perfect home in which to begin and end a busy day.”

For more details, contact GJ Gardner Homes, phone 0800 42 45 46 or visit gjgardner.co.nz

Facing page: Expansive living, dining and kitchen zones make this home ideal for parties and entertaining.

With a front façade that is essentially all glass, the home is light-filled and welcoming all year long.

This page: The master suite’s designer ensuite has a walk-through shower and built-in storage.

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Means of expression Concrete is so much more than just a construction material in this home – it also provides a range of textured surfaces, a heat sink and ever-evolving artworks

While many of us might view concrete as just another construction material, for designer FuTung Cheng it’s so much more.

“Of course it can function entirely as a structural material, but for me it’s also a means of expression,” he says.

“It imitates anything you press against it – rough or smooth. I use it with integral colour and texture, so it becomes a lot more expressive than any other material.”

That relish in the versatility of concrete is apparent in his design of the home featured here, a 560m2 family home on a

4000m2 suburban site. The house itself is a cluster of five distinct structures – the twostorey main house, office, guest house, meditation centre and the garage.

“I didn’t want it to be a single monolithic structure that felt overwhelming or out of scale,” he says.

Cheng’s aesthetic approach to concrete helps mark out the different elements on the front facade, with a double-storey wall of textured, board-formed concrete used on the main house, while the single storey office is in smooth-faced concrete.

Previous pages: Designer FuTung Cheng combined board-formed and fair-faced concrete with reclaimed redwood cladding to help define the five structures that make up this 560m2 family home.

Facing page: The structural column at the entrance was created on site by pouring concrete into a polyester tube and then ‘pinching’ it to give it its smooth, sinuous shape. The concrete wall leading up to the front door was formed with a crevice that weeps water to develop a natural green wall.

Above: 38cm-thick concrete walls create a heat sink, reducing the need for artificial heating and cooling.

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Above: Just inside the entrance, the stairs have a dramatic sculptural quality. Each 160kg concrete tread is post-tensioned into the concrete wall and cantilevers out to give a floating effect – the wire balustrading plays no structural part in the design.

Facing page,top: Kitchen, living and two dining areas form one open-plan space, with large glass panel doors opening up to provide a seamless transition between inside and outside.

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The 38cm-thick walls, with vapour barrier insulation, provide another concrete benefit – acting as a heat sink and reducing the need for artificial heating and cooling For the structural column at the front door, Cheng used a third technique. Concrete was poured on site into a polyester tube, which was then pinched at various points to create a smooth organic shape.

The second storey of the main house is clad in contrasting reclaimed redwood that had been felled over 100 years ago.

It’s topped by a butterfly roof concealing

the photovoltaic cells covering 60 per cent of its surface.

The roof’s angles, pitches and pleats collect rainwater, allowing for potential water tank storage. But rainwater is also channelled to form water features and to interact with some of the concrete walls to create ever-changing art installations.

So, at the front of the house, a copper pipe extends over the walkway, spilling out a stream of water from the garage roof during rain showers.

Meanwhile, small pumps also direct

rainwater into the middle of the wall running alongside the entry approach.

“I cast this concrete so it looks like a natural crevice in the side of a mountain, with spring water weeping out,” Cheng says. “Over time, this has developed into a green wall with moss and algal growth.”

Water from the butterfly roof creates another art installation at the back of the house. Here it is channelled along a copper beak onto a series of rain chains hanging above a concrete blade wall, which Cheng refers to as an ‘erosion’ wall.

“I’ve deliberately encouraged moss and algae to grow here too, but we also embedded various items from us and the owners into the concrete, and these will be revealed over time as the wall weathers.”

All the concrete work in the house was fabricated and detailed by the designer, often creating hands-on, spontaneous compositions.

“We tried to strike a balance between the disciplined planning of architecture, spur of the moment opportunities in construction and the relentless forces of nature.”

Above: The kitchen contains two islands. Designer FuTung Cheng says he wanted the inner island to be more of an architectural piece rather just a collection of cabinet boxes.

Following pages: An angled, oxide red concrete island delineates the kitchen from the more formal dining area and acts as a cutting and prepping area, or as a buffet servery. The second island houses the cooking zone and has a 7.6cm thick, bullnosed concrete benchtop that cantilevers over the cabinetry on the back side.

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Designer: FuTung Cheng, Ann Kim, John Chan; Cheng Design General Contractor: KC Loewen, RJ Dailey Construction Cladding: Concrete; reclaimed virgin redwood Doors & windows: Fleetwood; Weiland Flooring: Concrete; Plyboo Flooring Wallcoverings: Artisan Plaster by Thom Bruce Heating: Warmfloors radiant floor heating Staircase: Cast concrete, by Cheng Design Kitchen cabinetry: Custom cabinets in Plyboo Countertops: Cast concrete, by Cheng Design Splashback: Handmade crackle glaze tiles by Gary Holt Kitchen sink and drainboard: Custom stainless steel

Faucets: Elkay and Hansgrohe Oven, refrigerator, dishwasher: Miele Cooktop: Wolf Ventilation: Custom hood design by Cheng Design Microwave: Panasonic Waste disposal: Insinkerator Bathroom vanity and countertop: Concrete by Cheng Design Bathroom faucets: Hansgrohe Toilet: Toto Wall tiles: Handmade crackle glaze tiles by Gary Holt Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Matthew Millman

These pages: At the back of the house, water from the butterfly roof is channelled down rain chains to a concrete wall seeded with biomass so that it develops over time into a living green wall of moss and lichen. Also at the back of the house is the meditation room, set 45cm below grade to increase the sense of tranquil separation.

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Personality plus Your new home is the heart of your family’s lifestyle and has to offer individual character and charm to reflect that – experienced builders Fowler Homes understands this very well Above, facing page top left and right: With the look of classic roof tiles, but made from enduring steel, the gabled roof is a crowning touch on this Fowler Homes riverside home.

The attractive, individualistic home has low-maintenance cladding, corner pillars in stone and a large deck with superior balustrading. Designed for an active life, the home has a double garage and a handy two-ended garage, ideal for garaging the toys.

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There are many boxes a new home has to tick, from a great flow to effective insulation and quality construction and finishes. Then there’s something that’s hard to quantify – personality.

Set on the Manawatu Estuary, this characterrich home enjoys magnificent views of the river mouth and wildlife bird sanctuary, says Shane Walker, director of Fowler Homes Manawatu.

“The two-storey design has a Corona Shake roof with gable ends – setting the tone for the home,” Walker says.

The home’s low-maintenance cladding is a pleasing mix of Rockcote Graphex and Linea

weatherboard, with Rustic Ledge West Coast stone pillars adding rich, solid corner accents.

“This home has real individual presence.

The Latitude aluminium front door opens to a view of the beautiful corner staircase, in a stairwell with detailed glass fantail features.”

The home is laid out to maximise comfort, ease-of-living and, of course, the river views.

The three-car garage, laundry, guest bedroom and separate toilet suite are all at ground level.

From the entry hallway, guests can access the first level, living floor via the staircase or by the state-of-the-art Logan hydraulic water lift.

“Upstairs, the open-plan living area is both cosy and welcoming, with a freestanding wood burner and glass sliders running the length of the space. These open to the generous balcony with toughened, low-mark glass balustrading.

“The designer kitchen is another character feature,” says Walker. “The cabinetry is finished in Arborform foil wrap in the colour Tusk Embossed, complementing the Silestone natural quartz Bianco Rivers benchtop. A back-painted glass splashback of Kapiti Island is a focal point, plus the inclusion of the latest Fisher & Paykel appliances makes cooking a pleasure.

The main bathroom boasts a tiled spa bath, while the generous master bedroom has a large well designed his and her walk-in robe and an easy flow to the adjoining ensuite. As with the other bedrooms in the home, the master is lightfilled, spacious and connected to the views.

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Middle and lower left: The sleek, modern kitchen boasts a stunning splashback, crisp cabinet finishes and the latest Fisher & Paykel appliances.

Silestone countertops also feature.

Above: Designed for sheer ease of living, the Fowler Homes design connects with its surroundings.

Timber decks downstairs as well as up ensure the house has plenty of sheltered outdoor living spaces.

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Reflected glory In this entertainer’s kitchen, high-gloss cabinetry reflects the high-rise apartment’s views, while the tactile island is silky to the touch

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Previous pages: This entertainer’s kitchen by Kitchen Distributors includes a walnut veneer island bar top that stops short of the ends of the island to make more plating room. Recessed pulls and slender countertops create a minimalist feel for the modern, on-show kitchen.

Above and facing page: The reflective white gloss rear wall panels include a niche that lets you clip on utility shelves exactly where needed. LED strip lights add an ethereal touch.

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An incongruous rustic kitchen was removed from this high-rise apartment before designers William Landeros and Jed MacKenzie could introduce this entertainer’s kitchen in its place.

“The owners wanted the new kitchen to have an open, modern appeal, with the stainless steel appliances on show to the adjacent living areas,” says MacKenzie. “The look of metal is continued with stainless steel panelling high on the side wall of the kitchen and on the toekicks.”

The kitchen faces towards the views and so the designers chose a Bulthaup kitchen with the rear wall panels in a white high-gloss lacquer.

“The gleaming surfaces bounce natural light through the interior and reflect the view, too – making the most of the apartment’s situation.”

Matching bright, white glass panels provide the splashback behind the hob while the island is in a Cashmere-hued, soft-to-the-touch lacquer.

To enhance the light feel, overhead cabinets were avoided. Storage is supplied by the underbench cabinetry, the side cabinetry, an appliance garage and drawers on both sides of the island.

The scullery includes a wine fridge, further storage and a washer-dryer, and is entered via the pocket wood and glass door to the rear. .

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Designer: William Landeros CKD and Jed MacKenzie CKD; Kitchen Distributors Kitchen cabinetry: Bulthaup Denver by Kitchen Distributors; base cabinets in White high gloss lacquer and Cashmere Soft touch lacquer; wall panels in white lacquer, white glass and stainless steel Flooring: Walnut Wall tiles: Bulthaup White Kitchen furniture: Bulthaup b3 Lighting: Bocci Splashback: Bulthaup panels glass white Kitchen sink: Bulthaup stainless steel Faucets: Dornbracht Tara Oven, cooktop: Wolf Ventilation: Bulthaup Refrigeration: Sub-Zero Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Scott Hassen

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Right: The well-set-up kitchen is served by a substantial scullery that includes a wine fridge, ample storage and bench space, and even a washer/ dryer at the other end of the room.

Walnut floors in the kitchen proper give way to low-upkeep tile flooring in this multi-use ancillary space.

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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

While function in a kitchen is paramount, it's the material selection and use of colour that make the first impact.

For the Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – we search for the best kitchens across a number of countries where Trends has a presence. Our four highly commended TIDA kitchens featured here all illustrate how top designers use materials and colour to give each of their kitchens a highly individualistic look.

McMahon and Nerlich

di Rosa Cabinetry & Furniture

Highly Commended: Australian Architect-designed Kitchen

Highly Commended: New Zealand Designer Kitchen

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Architect Prineas

Highly Commended: New Zealand Designer Kitchen

Highly Commended: Australian Architect-designed Kitchen

Recipe for relaxation The cool look of marble matched with blue cabinetry and generous outdoor connections give this kitchen the relaxed ambience the owners wanted

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Sometimes a few strategic architectural moves can set the tone for a kitchen design even before the first cabinetry piece has been designed. Such was the case here, where architect Rob Nerlich of McMahon and Nerlich merged two existing spaces and added three sets of French doors.

“The owners were renovating and wanting a relaxed setting to reflect their love of fine art, cooking and reading, as well as entertaining for their extended family,” says Nerlich. “We proposed opening up the two ground floor spaces to each other and reorganising the facade to introduce three French style doors, which better

linked the landscaped courtyard to the kitchen.

Nestled into this spacious, light-filled area, the two-tone kitchen is a restful mix of natural marble and blue cabinetry faces.

“The blue-veined Arabescato Vagli marble is the hero of the kitchen. This is complemented by the Dulux North Sea-painted cabinetry, the Victorian Ash shelves, the wood dining table and oak engineered floors.”

The design and placement of the cabinetry and appliances helps build the serene aesthetic, as well as adding a wealth of functionality.

“Vertical elements – mainly the integrated

Above: Rooms were merged and French doors with matching screen doors introduced, looking out to a courtyard garden to set the scene for this marble and blue kitchen by McMahon and Nerlich.

Following pages: The clean, crisp island with its waterfall benchtop is the centrepiece of the kitchen.

Free from sinks or other functional elements, it offers a large prep area for the owners to use while they chat with family or visitors.

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Architect: Rob Nerlich and Kate McMahon, McMahon and Nerlich Cabinetry: Custom – Dulux matt finish, 2 pac in North Sea Hardware: Satin chrome pull handles from Designer Doorware Benchtops and splashback: Arabescato Vagli marble, from Signorino Tile Gallery Kitchen sink: Blanco Subline 700, single bowl, undermount Taps: Sussex Scala goose neck pullout sink mixer, chrome finish Oven and cooktop: Cormatin classic range oven and hob, by Lacanche Ventilation: Qasair executive range 800 Lismore undermount rangehood Refrigeration: Fisher & Paykel fully integrated French door fridge Dishwasher: Miele fully integrated dishwasher Wine storage: Macphee Bordex Racking Flooring: Tongue & groove engineered oak, in colour Bistre, from TNG Flooring Lighting: Gemini track lighting, from Masson for Light; Darkon and Louis Poulson pendants, from Cult Design Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Shannon McGrath

fridge and tall pantry – are located together at the inner end of the kitchen, facing the French doors,” Nerlich says. “The appliances and sink are arranged on the long bench to the rear.”

Beneath the frameless, flush rangehood, the Lacanche cast-iron range is proudly on show, bringing a touch of country charm to the kitchen and complementing the French doors.

Storage is addressed by the pantry, drawers on the business side of the island, the perimeter cabinetry and the open display shelving.

“The deep overhead cupboards imply a continuous surface, subtly resolving the junction

with the pantry and creating a recessed area to contain the air conditioning unit.”

And the kitchen is just as elegant behind the scenes. The tall pantry doors open to reveal marble-lined interiors lit with sensor lights.

Free of services, the island is the central focus, providing a generous preparation area and space for relaxed gatherings. Melding with the living, dining and courtyard spaces, the kitchen completes the informal living zone.

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Facing page: The end cabinetry houses the fridge and a tall pantry.

The Lacanche range adds a country accent to the design.

Above: Open timber shelves provide a pleasing aesthetic end-piece for the tall cupboards and allow for display of glassware and objets d’art. These are continued in other areas of the ground floor living zone too, helping to draw the spaces together.

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Minimalist by the sea A wealth of functionality is tucked out of sight in this family kitchen which achieves a dramatic presence without detracting from the views

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What can you do if you have limited space for your kitchen? One approach is to turn the limitation to an aesthetic advantage – which is exactly what designer Glen Diprose did for the kitchen featured here.

The kitchen is part of a new home and the owners wanted a minimalist, modern design with a dramatic presence and plenty of storage, preferably tucked out of sight, says Diprose.

“However, it was a tight space to work with, having floor-to-ceiling doors at each end of the kitchen and a stairwell almost directly in front.”

To optimise movement in this through area,

the island was designed with sufficient space to tuck the breakfast stools right in when not in use.

To give the kitchen a sense of drama and to address storage requirements, Diprose designed a full wall of rear cabinetry in a dark finish.

To further maximise storage he added internal drawers behind the full-height cabinet doors and introduced more drawers on the island.

And it isn’t just the storage that disappears from sight when the doors all close.

“We also integrated two fridge/freezers, and chose a flush cooktop matched with a concealed power pack rangehood, to keep the clean look.”

Above left and top: A white waterfall benchtop flowing over a woodfronted island creates a strong presence for this minimalist kitchen by di Rosa Cabinetry & Furniture.

Above: The kitchen is constrained by floor-to-ceiling glass doors on both sides so the wealth of storage and appliances required is integrated into the dark cabinetry on the rear of the island and also into the room-height, room-length perimeter cabinetry.

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Above: Space is at a premium in the contemporary seaside home and to give the kitchen visual breathing space, the stairwell balustrade beside the kitchen is in clear glass.

Avoiding a cantilevered benchtop and providing space for the breakfast stools to fit right under the island also maximises space. The kitchen is only a few steps from the outdoor dining table and barbecue area.

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Designer: Glen Diprose, di Rosa Cabinetry & Furniture Cabinetry manufacturer: di Rosa Cabinetry & Furniture Cabinetry: Bestwood melamine, colour Carbon, matte finish for doors; carcass in Prime melamine, colour Anthracite Cabinetry hardware: Blum Benchtops: Island – Eurostone in Serene Trace; rear benchtop – Dekton in Sirius.

Flooring: Ultratop polished concrete

by Mapei Splashback: Window glass Kitchen sinks: Blanco by Hafele Taps: Buddy Tapware, from Mico Plumbing Oven, cooktop: Gaggenau, from Kitchen Things Ventilation: Whispair, from Kitchen Things Refrigeration, dishwasher: Miele from Kitchen Things Wine fridge: Vintec Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jahl Marshall

While having only a simple recessed handle pull running right across the bank of cabinetry adds to the kitchen’s minimalist look, it wasn’t that easy to achieve in practical terms.

“It was tricky to continue the finger pull handles across the integrated fridge/freezers,” Diprose says. “In the end, we applied custom steel to the appliances and painted this to match the cabinets – thus continuing the handle line.”

A glass balustrade was chosen for the adjacent stairwell so the kitchen wouldn’t feel constricted by the proximity of the stairs.

The kitchen’s perimeter benchtop is in a dark

Dekton to match the rear cabinetry. And Diprose ran this heat-resistant surface on beyond the window as part of the outdoor barbecue area.

“However, the waterfall countertop on the kitchen island is in a white Eurostone – giving it a stand-out presence. The front of the island, drawers included, is finished in wood to bring a warm contrast to the cool wall cabinets.”

Wood is also repeated in the cooking zone to visually connect the front and rear of the kitchen.

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Far left: The perimeter cabinetry’s minimalist lines achieve a clean-lined presence without detracting from the panoramic sea views.

Left: A fixed low glass window is incorporated into the kitchen design as a splashback – throwing natural light directly onto the cooktop zone.

The Dekton bench and contrasting dark cabinetry and wood surfaces are all continued outdoors in the adjacent barbecue area.

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Centre of attention Forming part of a dramatic flowing indoor-outdoor space, this kitchen blends in with its surroundings tonally while the island stands out as a feature

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A predominantly white kitchen in a large white entertainer’s space sounds a bit like a simple disappearing act. However, with this project, by designer Emma Morris of Eternodesign, the kitchen is a central focus within the wider indoor-outdoor space.

This architecturally designed family home reflects a wonderful use of spaces and forms – conveying a modern feel through an interplay of textures and light, and simplicity of forms, says Morris.

“Essentially, we wanted to complement the forms and spaces through a generous

kitchen design and a strategic palette of materials and colours.”

The combination of high gloss lacquer cabinetry finishes and the Vanilla Noir Caesarstone benchtops gives the design a sense of both practicality and style.

“The white cabinet surfaces connect the kitchen with its wider surroundings, as do the marble-look porcelain floor tiles that run right through the space. The tiles also add to the design’s strength and presence.”

In terms of form – and also function – the kitchen is designed around the tall wall

Above: With handleless cabinetry closed, this pristine white entertainer’s kitchen by designer Emma Morris of Eternodesign melds with the surrounding white living and dining spaces. The stand-out exception is the chunky, engineered stone, black with white veining benchtops – particularly the one on the central island. The island benchtop also includes a negative detail, creating a floating effect.

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units, with retractable recessed doors, set to both sides of the ovens. These pantry and appliance units have internal Caesarstone benchtops that match the cooking zone benchtop and expansive island benchtop.

The wall units and the other kitchen cabinets are all seamless in design, with no handles. Instead they feature the latest Servo-Drive, push-to-open mechanisms.

The substantial refrigerator is set to the side of the kitchen and is easily accessed from the living areas without actually entering the kitchen. Cabinetry beside this

houses the microwave and coffee maker, while the dishwasher is in the island.

“The large island with its cantilevered benchtop is a stand-out feature of the kitchen,” says Morris. “It provides a large worksurface and a casual breakfast bar.”

This kitchen offers a sense of freshness and lightness through its grand stature and strong forms, flowing indoors to out.

Recessed lighting over the island and around the kitchen perimeter adds a subtle ambience to the design, while the high-set air-conditioning grille is unobtrusive.

Facing page: The kitchen features two tall wall cabinets, to the left and right of the cooking zone.

Fitted with advanced opening mechanisms, the doors pull back and then slot into the side of the cabinets – leaving plenty of room for the chef to work, even when the cabinets are open. The fridge is set at the side of the kitchen for easy access.

Above: The long, clean lines of the kitchen match the crisp, linear nature of the room itself. Having large marble-look porcelain floor tiles run right through the space further harmonises the kitchen with its open-plan surroundings.

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Above: With a side door open, the kitchen is only a few steps from living spaces on this side as well.

The retractable pocket doors on the cabinetry can be seen directly to the right of the refrigerator.

These offer speedy and complete access to the cabinet interiors and avoid taking up space that an ordinary open cabinet door would. The large island includes a sink and moveable tap, as well as a hot water tap. Further storage and a dishwasher are tucked into the rear of the island.

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Designer: Emma Morris, Eternodesign Cabinetry: High gloss 2 pac lacquer finish Cabinetry hardware: Blum, Servo-Drive, Legra box – Ambia Line Benchtops: Caesarstone Splashback: Diamante glass Kitchen sink: Franke Taps: KWC Oven, steam oven, microwave, cooktop: Miele Ventilation: Schweigan Refrigeration: Samsung Dishwasher: Miele fully integrated Water dispenser: Billi Flooring: Marble porcelain sheets

Lighting: Spot and strip lighting from Accent lighting Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Stephen Goodenough

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Light and textural This white and wood kitchen in a new light-filled extension to a 1920s cottage melds into the wider colour palette, while standing out in terms of texture

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Some additions simply add more room space.

However, as well as creating high-ceiling living, dining and kitchen zones, this hard-working extension also connects the existing house to the rear garden. Plus, the raked roof line avoids overshadowing the garden and near neighbours.

Studio Prineas, with architect Eva-Marie Prineas at the helm, designed the lofty, lightfilled extension and the kitchen within it.

“While the recycled classic red brick facade is in keeping with the original home, the owners didn’t want too much colour brought into the new interior – and that included the kitchen.”

As a result the interior is a combination of white surfaces and grey-coloured floors. Within this wider setting, the kitchen is predominantly white – in a variety of surfaces – and wood.

“In place of strong colour – supplied already to an extent by the extension’s immersion in the lawn-and-garden surroundings – we made the emphasis on texture and finish instead.”

To this end, the tall cabinets that separate the L-shaped kitchen and the dining area from the adjacent living area are in a warm wood veneer, while the island is wrapped in engineered stone with a veined-marble finish.

Above left: This light, bright red-brick addition to a 1920s cottage by Studio Prineas creates new high-ceiling living, dining and kitchen spaces away from the body of the home.

Above: A large pivot glass door next to the kitchen maximises natural light and also provides an immediate connection to the garden.

The modern-look door has even more impact given its setting in a traditional red brick wall.

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These pages: Wood veneer cabinetry, white-painted shiplap wood cabinetry, marble-look engineered stone island surfaces and whitepainted recycled brick walls all feature in this light, bright, userfriendly extension. The small side window beside the glass splashback works in tandem with the pivot door to provide valuable cross ventilation.

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The rear upper and lower white cabinetry is finished with a grooved surface resembling shiplap timber. At the same time the interior faces of the brick wall are painted white – again forgoing colour for textural emphasis alone.

As well as connecting more intimately to the garden, the extension also met the owners’ other main request – that it be sunny and light-filled.

“The extension’s raked roof climbs to a high point over the kitchen and the corresponding part of the living area,” says Prineas. “So to achieve the bright ambience required we tucked a skylight up at the ceiling’s high point and this

runs the length of the extension.”

The long, discreet skylight floods light from above through the space and, of course, highlights the surface textures in the room – the white brick walls and grooved cabinetry included.

“The rays of light move across the interior as the day turns, creating an ever-changing feel in the addition. And a glass splashback further contributes to the kitchen’s light, airy feel.”

Colour choices aside, the kitchen downplays its presence in other ways, too. The cabinetry has a minimalist feel with push-to-open side cabinets and overhang pulls on the rear cabinets.

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Architect: Eva-Marie Prineas, Studio Prineas Cabinetry: Custom in Essential Rimini Eveneer timber veneer, matt finish Cabinetry hardware: Blum Benchtops: Caesarstone in Statuario Maximus Flooring: Concrete structural slab, with Pandomo finish by Ardex Lighting: Highline pendant by Archier Splashback: Splashback window Sink: From Winnings Appliances Taps: CafÊ Kitchen Mixer with Pull-out Spray, from Rogerseller Oven, cooktop, ventilation, dishwasher: Smeg from Winning Appliances Refrigeration: Milee Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Chris Warnes

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Above: In an extension that already improves culinary connections to the yard, this project also includes an outdoor barbecue complete with storage, counter space and seating.

Right: Shafts of sunlight on the walls indicate the presence of the understated skylight that runs the length of the extension. Banks of push-to-open veneer cabinetry separate the living area from the kitchen and dining zone.

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Foodie’s dream This attractive, feature-rich kitchen is the result of a detailed brief and a professional response by award-winning kitchen designer Kira Gray

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Packing everything needed into a kitchen for a family that loves to bake and entertain might leave a design looking cluttered and crammed.

Right? Well, not necessarily. Engaging a skilled kitchen designer such as Kira Gray will result in a balanced mix of great looks and functionality.

For this project, the existing kitchen was dated and bland and didn’t suit the needs of this foodie family who entertain often, says Gray. “The owners had several requests that they wanted in the new space. These included a long serving bench, and a separate scullery specifically for baking needs but also to house a

refrigerator and coffee machine,” says Gray.

“In terms of feel, they wanted a kitchen with an eclectic mix of materials for a unique look – they didn’t want a white kitchen.”

The kitchen had to work around an existing circular post and dark joinery, and offer easy connections to the bedrooms and the outdoors.

An existing hallway was transformed into the new scullery. A U-shape kitchen was chosen to achieve the large servery requested and to maximise seating. The new walkway through the kitchen connects all areas that lead outdoors.

A solid Corian benchtop with waterfall ends

creates a balanced sculptural feature facing the family room. Accents of striking black stained oak blend with the existing joinery and contrast the painted grey cabinetry.

Back-painted glass panels continue linear/ negative detailing right through the kitchen, while LED lights highlight specific areas at night.

For details, contact Fyfe Kitchens, phone: (09) 274 7055, Kira’s mobile: (027) 271 4705. Email: kira@fyfekitchens.co.nz; www.fyfekitchens.co.nz search: 258442306 or kira gray or fyfe kitchens or at Trendsideas.com

Above left: Crisp Corian benchtops play off the warm wood floors in this kitchen renovation by Fyfe Kitchens.

Top: Two pantries for food and crockery flank the entrance to the scullery. The immovable post was squared up and clad to match the kitchen finish, with shelves added for interest. The sink and hob are sited to face the outdoor entertaining area.

Above: Black tiles in the scullery link to the kitchen tones and add depth.

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The look of luxury The look of marble or granite takes your design to the next level – and Smartstone offers just that at an affordable price There are a number of options when choosing the benchtops in your kitchen, laundry or bathroom – but nothing makes a bigger impact than the look of richly veined stone. Importing natural stone such as marble from Italy will cost a small fortune, but there’s another way to achieve this luxury look that’s kinder to your bank account.

Smartstone presents the ideal refined benchtop surface to lift any room in your home, says Smartstone NZ sales manager Doug Angove.

“The names of our Smartstone options – such as Statuario Venato, Calacatta Blanco and Nero Astral – reflect the look of the veined patterning in these game-changing engineered surfaces.”

Smartstone surfaces are created using the latest advanced technologies to achieve the most natural looking surfaces available in engineered stone. They’re composed of a minimum of 93% natural quartz – one of the hardest materials on the planet – with resins used as a binding agent, and pigments. And it’s this make-up that gives Smartstone such an advantage over stones such as marble or granite – boasting superior strength and durability, lower moisture absorption and a high resistance to heat, scratches and stains.

Smartstone surfaces are offered in four price points – so there’s an option for every budget – and an array of 31 colours and several slab sizes.

These surfaces also tick all the boxes in terms of superior hygiene and are fully compliant with the International Health and Safety Foundation standards as being safe for food environments.

Established in 2002, Smartstone has a solid reputation for quality, sustainability and value and is specified by architects, interior designers and kitchen designers throughout Australasia.

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Left: This eye-catching kitchen, by designer Kim Primrose, features Smartstone Bianco Molasa. The marble-look veined patterning in the island countertop is continued down the waterfall side to elegant effect.

Above: Strategic grooves in the Bianco Molasa Smartstone benchtop creates effective, stylish drainage.

Smartstone surfaces are offered in a variety of thicknesses to suite every designer’s and homeowner’s tastes.

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Natural transition A master bathroom addition retains the classic feel of the original 1940s home, while giving the owners the space and contemporary functionality they wanted

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When you want to improve an existing bathroom that’s tiny and dark, sometimes the only way forward is to create an addition to contain a totally new master suite.

And if that’s the way you go, one of the issues to then resolve is the aesthetic connection between the old and the new.

Designer Mark Williams designed the master bathroom shown here as part of an addition to a traditional-style 1940s home.

“The owners wanted their new bathroom to look like it had always been there, and not like an addition,” says Williams.

Previous pages: An inset mosaic tile mat gives subtle but clear definition to the three functional zones – bath, vanity and shower – in this master bathroom in an addition to a traditional home by designer Mark Williams.

Left: The large vanity is finished in a very light lacquer so as to not overwhelm the room, despite its size.

Above: Designer Mark Williams selected materials in a black, white and grey palette – a classic combination that never dates or goes out of style.

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Above: The bath tub sits in a recessed area, giving even greater definition to that zone. All the tiles are in natural marble, including the small brickshaped tiles arching around the tub. These have a bevelled edge, adding a soft dimension so that room doesn’t feel too slick and hard.

Facing page: The large-sized shower is fully enclosed in glass, helping create the steamy environment the owners like when showering.

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“But it still had to function in a very, very contemporary way.”

To link in with the original home’s classic design, Williams selected a variety of natural stone floor and wall tiles, and a colour palette of black, white and grey – a combination that, he says, never dates.

There’s also a strong division between the functional zones in the large space – shower, bath and vanity.

This was achieved by recessing the tub area, totally enclosing the shower, and insetting a mosaic tile mat in all three areas.

Designer: Mark Williams, Mark Williams Design Bath tub: Cheviot Regal Tub filler: Cheviot Extra Tall Tub Faucet Vanity countertop: Carrara marble Basins and faucets: Kohler Shower fittings: Delta Floor and wall tiles: Carrara marble Mosaic floor tiles: Mark Williams Collection for Stonelluxe Lighting: Circa Lighting Story by Paul Taylor Photography by Emily Followill

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The controlled use of light – both natural and from lighting fixtures – is just one of the factors that contribute to the design of award-winning bathrooms. The Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – recognise outstanding bathroom designs across a number of the countries where Trends has a presence. Here are the winners of our TIDA Australia Designer Bathroom and TIDA New Zealand Designer Powder Room/Guest Room, plus two of our highly commended Bathroom entries.

Du Bois Design Winner – New Zealand Powder Room/Guest Room

Leon House Design Winner – Australian Designer Bathroom

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CAAHT Studio Architects Highly Commended – New Zealand Architect Bathroom

Bijl Architecture Highly Commended – Australian Architect Bathroom Suite

WINNER: DESIGNER POWDER/GUEST ROOM Du Bois Design, Auckland

Designer: Natalie Du Bois, Du Bois Design Cabinetry: Custom designed solid oak trestle table with resin coating for waterproofing Mirror: Round, custom, bronze frame Tapware: Buddy by Progetto Toilet: Zero 55 floor mount toilet with soft close seat by Catalano; Speedo in-wall mechanical cistern Heated towel rails: Scarpa by DCS Short Accessories: Young by Fantini Wall finishes: Mix of split-face travertine and sealed limestone Floor: Sealed limestone Ceiling: Painted in ¼ Resene Rice Cake Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Powder/guest room – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Kallan Macleod

Powder and rock Natural surfaces, pared-back elements and seamless finishes give this powder room a simple yet welcoming aesthetic Previous pages: This powder room by designer Natalie Du Bois achieves a relaxed ambience by the choice of a simple custom-designed trestle table as vanity, natural surfaces and an earthy palette. The shower is only for use when other showers in the home are occupied.

These pages: The custom mirror has a bronze frame, while LEDs highlight the textural split-face, travertine feature wall. The relaxing space also has a strong symmetrical appeal.

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The brief to designer Natalie Du Bois for this powder room renovation was for it to double as a guest bathroom and offer a serene aesthetic.

The owners didn’t want any complex cabinets so Du Bois designed a simple solid oak trestle table to keep things light and open.

“One of the biggest challenges was to create a seamless surface finish ready for installation of fittings on the split-face travertine wall,” says Du Bois. “We addressed this by water blasting the rough areas where these elements were to be fitted, resulting in a smooth installation.”

Lighting is important yet understated in

the design, with simple task lighting in the ceiling, while two mini LED spots wash down the travertine wall either side of the mirror. These, together with recessed LEDs below the timber benchtop, emphasise the textural stone face.

“Earth tones and the mix of natural and organic materials – the limestone side walls and floor, the travertine, and the timber table – are the key elements in achieving a sense of tranquillity and balance in this spa-like powder room.” see more images online: search 268553384 at Trendsideas.com

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WINNER: DESIGNER BATHROOM Leon House Design, Perth

Two-tone harmony Black is matched with white and classic with contemporary in this bathroom, which also finds a mid point between masculine lines and a softer ambience

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Looking to the corners of this space you could be forgiven for thinking it’s a traditional room in a classic home. This, however, isn’t the case.

The new bathroom – in a brand new home – is by award-winning designer Leon House.

“I wanted a classical-meets-contemporary look for the space, but without over-thinking it,” says House. “Detailing like ceiling cornices and wall panels set a classical backdrop while elements like the freestanding tub and the floating, unfitted look of the vanity bring a furniture-like appeal that works well with that aesthetic.”

Playfully contrasting this feel is the modern

shower stall, the ladder-cum-shower ledge and the clean lines of the vanity design itself.

“The long, uncluttered vanity plays with openness and levels,” says House. “And part of this was having the basin formed out of the same stone as the benchtop. While the stone could have been masculine and cold looking, I avoided this by setting it into the vanity body, which frames and softens its presence.”

And the black framing motif is continued on the wall mirrors and around the shower door.

“The classic tones work in with this look too – a dark floor with white walls and ceiling.”

Previous pages: Classic detailing dovetails with modern design in this bathroom by Leon House. Don’t be fooled by the ornate cornices, high kickboards and wainscot panels – the space is brand new. The vanity has long storage drawers along with makeup drawers in the upper tier.

Above: Even the artwork over the freestanding tub gets the black frame treatment in a design where the mirrors, shower stall and cabinetry all have a similar delineating feature.

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Designer: Leon House Vanity: Custom, wood veneer Vanity sink and benchtop: Elba Dolomite Shower fittings: Hansgrohe Bath: Kaldewei Taps: Axor Starck Hot water systems: Rinnai Flooring: Charcoal tiles, 600 x 300, from Myaree Ceramics Wall trim: Painted Dulux Natural White Wall tiles: Carrara 50 x 50 tiles, from Myaree Ceramics Wallcoverings: Mouldings painted Dulux natural white Toilet: Parisi Lighting: Dimension 8 Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathroom – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Peter Ellery

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Above: Why a ladder in the shower?

The quirky inclusion has a ‘found’ quality to it, as if the space was drawn together from various, nearto-hand sources. Not only does the ladder offer plenty of shelf capacity it also avoids the need for the stall to be cluttered up with inset shelving.

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Classic air Good bones and fresh features come together in a light, airy and timeless family bathroom

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Designing a new main bathroom for a classic villa doesn’t have to be an exercise in stand-out contrast. Making the most of the good bones of the existing interior dovetailed with sympathetic new elements is another appealing, enduring way forward.

This bathroom, along with an adjacent master ensuite, was designed as part of a larger alteration and addition project to an Auckland villa, says architect Chris Holmes of CAAHT Studio Architects.

“The owners wanted a family bathroom suitable for bathing young children.

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They also wanted it to include a generous shower to provide convenience for future teenage years,” says Holmes.

Due to spatial constraints within the home they were also keen to include a concealed laundry within this bathroom.

Holmes repurposed part of the villa’s existing living room to form the new bathroom. To anchor it comfortably within its villa context, the architect retained and restored elements of the original space.

These included maintaining the polished wood floor, the double-hung window and

the original high, board & batten ceiling.

“We introduced a complementary palette of lightly blonded birch plywood cabinetry, along with subway tiles, glass and chrome, for a light, clean, in-keeping aesthetic.

“Even the modern, chunky countertop basin harks back to the sink styles of old and, of course, is an ideal basin for kids.”

The required laundry is set behind unobtrusive flush, floor-to-ceiling white bi-fold doors. High cupboards were also included to provide further storage without adding clutter.

Architect: Chris Holmes, CAAHT Studio Architects Builder and cabinetmaker: Sawhorse Vanity and countertop: Bespoke, blonded birch plywood with expressed edge grain Basin: Envy 2 Taps: Photon mixers; Moments swivelling bath spout Bath: Newbury 1700 Shower fittings: Moonshadow round shower column with Photon shower mixer Bath surround, shower stall, and walls: White subway tiles, from Tile Space Shower stall floor: Hexagonal black tiles, from Tile Space Flooring: Existing wood tongue and groove floors

Hot water systems: Instant gas Toilet: Cygnet Neu square cistern, CC BTW suite Ventilation: Manrose Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Dave Olsen Photography

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Previous page: Always-current subway tiles offer elegance and low-maintenance surfaces in this new family bathroom in a dignified villa by CAAHT Studio Architects. The existing living room was re-purposed to create the bathroom and an ensuite alongside. The living room’s original wood floors, board and batten ceiling, and double-hung window now add to the character of the new bathroom.

These pages: Now and then – the tub is ideal for bathing young offspring while the walk-in shower will get more use during teenage years. The modern blonde vanity matches the light-toned decor while the countertop basin has a classic air.

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Contemplative air Designed with various roles in mind – from guest bathroom to bathing retreat – this versatile bathroom boasts luxe materials and a reflective ambience

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Many elements can influence the look of a bathroom, such as exactly who will be using it and even how it relates to other bathrooms in the home. These considerations, among others, helped inform the look of this luxurious and subtly toned bathroom, by architects Melonie Bayl-Smith and Andrew Lee of Bijl Architecture.

This bathroom design is a careful response to several factors, says Melonie Bayl-Smith.

“Located in a reinvented and extended lower level of a cottage-style home, the new bathroom serves two guest bedrooms and a living space on this level. It’s also the bath retreat for the

home as the other bathrooms don’t have a tub.”

For this reason – and to contrast the light, bright master ensuite upstairs – Bayl-Smith and Lee went for a subtle variety of tones that would appeal to a broad spectrum of tastes. The emphasis is instead on textures and patterns.

“The owners liked the way the light catches the herringbone-pattern tiles as it reminds them of the textures and colours of an old London mews, a look they were particularly fond of.”

This surface takes on different characters in the room – dark and rich on the side where the tub is positioned and lighter on the other side of

Above left: Concealed lighting under the wall cabinetry washes down the eye-catching herringbone tilework in this bathroom by Bijl Architecture.

Shutters outside the shower window conform to heritage regulations.

Above: Oak-look cabinet fronts complement the subtle tones of the herringbone tilework on this side of the bathroom. On the other side of the room – seen in reflection – the zigzag tiles take on a darker appeal.

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Architect: Melonie Bayl-Smith and Andrew Lee, Bijl Architecture Vanity: Polytec Melamine – Artisan Oak, matt Vanity benchtop: Caesarstone – Fresh Concrete 4001 Vanity hardware: Blum Bath: Moda Teresa, freestanding Vanity basins: Moda Claudine countertop stone vessel Taps: Fantini Extended basin mixer, from Rogerseller Bath pourer: Fantini Milano floor -mounted mixer/filler, from Rogerseller Shower stall: Magic Glass, frameless Shower fittings: Fantini Soho Slim Handshower on Rail and Fantini Soho Round Ceiling Shower Rose 200mm, from Rogerseller Toilet: Belig 560mm wall-faced pan Accessories: Kado Lux heated towel rail 830; Milli Glance hook and Milli hand towel rail, Aquabocci strip drains Floor and wall tiles: Cendre Stoneclay Grey 300 x 600 by Bisanna Feature tiles: Mews Mutina, herringbone pattern, 55 x 394mm Lighting: Darkon Wyn LED wall GEN2, Exhausted LED 1, both by Dean Philllips Ventilation: Halliday Baillie HB1010 frameless vent extraction grill Heating: Under Tile Heating by Comfort Heat Hot water systems: Rinnai 32 Blinds: Vental external blinds Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Katherine Lu

the room where the cabinetry’s lighting washes over the tiles, lightening their tones slightly.”

While the herringbone tile gives the room an intriguing character, the large-format tiles used on the floors and other walls offer a peaceful backdrop to the overall design. The oak-look vanity and concrete-toned engineered stone benchtop both fit within this subdued colourway.

The potential different uses also called for diverse functionality, too, hence the double basins and separate bathing and shower zones.

“The design is also influenced by the bathroom’s physical location,” says Andrew Lee.

“It’s intended to orientate the user by offering views out to the front and back of the house. The window next to the bath gives a sense of the subterranean level of the excavated space, while the window in the shower overlooks the rear landscaping towards the water views.” save and share online: search 268555504 at Trendsideas.com

Facing page: The new bathroom partially steps outside the main lines of the home, allowing for natural light to enter the room from both ends. The pendant adds another luxe touch to the atmospheric space.

Legend: 1 side path, 2 bedroom, 3 lower hall, 4 bathroom, 5 shower, 6 laundry, 7 study, 8 lower lounge.

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