A look at some of the highlights in kitchen design from the 2025 TIDA New Zealand Kitchens Awards.
All in Materials
Urban vertical
A bold design transforms a small site into a grand statement, brilliantly executed by MO Brown Builders, Krush Architecture and Michelle Lamb Interior Architecture.
Move forward
Want to get a kitchen designed but don’t know ho? Rachael Kwok of NKBA explains all.
A little bit country
Casabella Interiors brings a designer’s eye to a refined yet rustic Ōtautahi home.
Welcome home
Every day is a holiday at this luxurious Far North home by Arcline Architecture – and everyone’s invited.
Brutalist retreat
On a hillside east of Wānaka above the meandering Clutha River, this modernist holiday home from Team Green Architects was designed to frame the views of its breathtaking Central Otago site.
Exceptional circumstances
A challenging design from Threefold Architecture led to masterful execution from Bagley Construction on this Wānaka family home.
A whale of a tale
Inspired by the fluid elegance of a diving whale’s tail, this home, designed and built by Home Factor, merges organic curvature with strong architectural lines.
The merino dream
After a good night’s sleep? Think merino, says David Henderson of Dreamwool.
A good designer makes all the difference
Rachael Kwok, Executive Officer of National Kitchen & Bathroom Association NZ (NKBA), on designing the best kitchen for you.
Wonderful wool
Here are four inspired ways to make the most of the versatile feel-good fibre.
A light touch
Cast Lighting’s handcrafted timber and wool pendants are inspired by the Aotearoa landscape.
Take the floor
From pristine New Zealand wool to an innovative design philosophy, managing director Laura Furey explains the magic of Designer Rugs.
A real luxury
To Wilson & Dorset, its sheepskin furnishings are an invitation to relax and reconnect.
The better option
Knauf Insulation’s residential glasswool range from Carters Building Supplies sets a high bar.
The art of (un)building
Levela Deconstruction offers a sustainable alternative to demolition.
The new bamboo
For cladding, decking, flooring and more, Plantation Bamboo offers high-performance, eco-friendly alternatives.
Making peace
R&B Build and RBA Studio demonstrate that it’s possible to create a cosy sanctuary in the heart of suburban Ōtautahi Christchurch, with a thoughtfully designed home that balances privacy with outdoor connection.
High-country haven
Hoogervorst Builders' meticulous craftsmanship brings to life a luxury restaurant, elevated by Hierarchy Group's creative architectural and interior design solutions, setting a new standard in hospitality architecture.
Perfectly formed
Combining architectural design with warm, layered finishes and welcoming interiors, this compact Cape Town home makes for ideal modern living.