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Dreamy Kiwi bathrooms win Trends International Design Awards.

20 August 2025

AI summary

The latest Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) celebrate Kiwi bathrooms with a strong connection to nature. Two key trends emerged: serene, spa-like retreats and invigorating spaces using bold colours and biophilic murals.

Winners include:

- Kate Gardham’s design featuring glazed walls with lush landscape views.

- Natalie Du Bois’s suite with immersive, forest-like porcelain tile murals.

Other awards for Maddren Homes and Landmark Homes recognized moody, dramatic retreats that use natural textures and views to create a relaxing escape.

The cantilevered vanity has its own “space” within the suite.

Walnut timber for the vanity and reeded wall panelling establishes a connection to the surrounding landscape and adds richness in colour to the interior spaces.

Designer Natalie Du Bois designed this bathroom suite renovation for a couple who requested a “vibrant, imaginative suite”.

The Iconic Patricia Urquiola-designed tin bath features an Iroko timber backrest and shelf, complemented by brushed bronze tapware to enhance the natural, raw aesthetic.

Natural stone with strong veining creates an artwork backdrop for the shower.

Group Builder Homes

The TIDA judges were impressed with the way the Maddren Homes bathroom design is flexible to allow privacy - there is a cavity slider that slides across into the slot within the vanity to close off the space.