2025 NKBA Excellence in Design Awards showcase
All in Bathroom
On the surface
Porcelanosa’s high-quality Spanish tiles give high-end spaces a sophisticated touch.
Inside style
Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.
Fun and functional
Wonderful ways to get the best out of your kitchen and bathroom, the most important rooms in the house.
Shower power
An innovative shower design by Empire Glass that’s as practical as it is stylish.
The inside story
Rachael Cone of Total Realty knows exactly what home purchasers are looking for when it comes to kitchens and bathrooms.
Rustic remix
This lovingly restored farmhouse in South Africa is a vibrant mix of pattern, nostalgia and creative charm, where every detail tells a story.
Special vintage
Charming and elegant, yet without a trace of pretension, this unique Cape Town cottage is a masterclass in irreverent style.
Inside Style
Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.
Inside style
Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.
Rural retreat
A lifestyle site on the outskirts of T ̄amakimakaurau boasts a stunning family sanctuary thanks to the construction expertise of Mack Built Sheds and the interior design detailing of Durrant Design.
Inside style
Colour advice from New Zealand’s best designers and architects.
Pride of place
We shine a spotlight on three standouts from the 2024 National Kitchen & Bathroom Association awards, including the Supreme Bathroom Design.
A fine line
You can’t compete with a view like that. Luckily this Lake Hāwea home by MJWarchitecture is so impeccably crafted, it doesn’t need to.
Shifting sands
In a variety of rich colours, these fully customisable bathroom basins from Living Design are 3D printed – from sand.
Evoking nature
Create a serene bathroom sanctuary with Oakleys Plumbing Supplies using hues of blues and greens.
In living colour
Leo Meredith, managing director at LM Architectural Builders in Christchurch, showcases two very different projects.
All set
Polished plaster and microcement by Claddagh Plastering are ideal finishes for those looking to add a touch of luxury.
Fully engaged
In designing his own home in Tauranga, Stufkens+Chambers Architects’ principal Steven Chambers created a sensory feast for his neurodiverse children.
Bathroom essentials
Inspiration and design solutions from Aotearoa’s experts, whether it’s for easy updates or full-scale renovations for ensuites, bathrooms and powder rooms.