Trends New Zealand Volume 35 No 4 | Page 33

TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN For the Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – we search for the best kitchens across a number of countries where Trends has a presence. The four awarded kitchens featured here each illustrates how the material selection by the designer has had a major impact on the design outcome – from bold and dramatic to a more subtle presence. Darren James Interiors Matisse Runner up: Australian Designer Kitchen Winner: New Zealand Imported Kitchen 84 91 Kyla Potter, Carlielle Kitchens Borrmeister Architects Highly Commended: New Zealand Designer Kitchen Runner-up: New Zealand Architect Kitchen