Trends Property Insight Series

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In this episode of the TIDA Designer Series, host Paul Taylor sits down with Kate Gardham of Suede + Stone to explore her TIDA award-winning bathroom and the journey that led her from a career in fashion to becoming a recognised interior designer.

Kate shares how her early creative instincts evolved through formal training and hands-on site experience, highlighting the importance of real-world problem-solving in shaping her design approach. She reflects on building her business, taking on increasingly complex projects, and why collaboration with clients, builders, and architects is central to achieving successful outcomes.

At the heart of the conversation is her award-winning bathroom, set within a unique pavilion-style home surrounded by nature. Kate explains how the space was completely reimagined after an initial misstep, reinforcing the critical role of planning, layout, and timing in any renovation. The final design balances privacy and openness, creating a series of connected zones that enhance daily rituals while maintaining a strong connection to the landscape.

The discussion also explores material selection and emerging design trends, including the use of natural finishes such as marble, timber, and Venetian plaster to create warmth, texture, and depth. Kate shares practical advice on budgeting, working with trades, and making smart decisions around layout and fittings to avoid costly mistakes.

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In this episode of the TIDA Designer Series, host Paul Taylor sits down with Natalie du Bois of Du Bois Design to explore the thinking behind her TIDA award-winning bathroom suite and her journey from international design beginnings to building a successful New Zealand studio.

Natalie shares how her passion for design began at a young age and evolved through formal training, early career experiences in London, and eventually establishing her own practice. She reflects on the realities of running a design business, the importance of understanding client personalities, and why great design is as much about people as it is about products.

At the centre of the conversation is her award-winning bathroom — a highly detailed, layered space that combines bold mural tiles, natural textures, and carefully balanced materials to create a truly immersive environment. Natalie explains the design thinking behind the space, the technical challenges involved, and how each element was carefully considered to deliver both impact and harmony.

The episode also explores broader bathroom design trends, including the shift toward bathrooms as restorative, sensory spaces, the growing importance of lighting and materials, and the increasing demand for bespoke craftsmanship. Natalie shares practical insights into working with clients, common renovation pitfalls, and how thoughtful design can transform even compact spaces into something exceptional.

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In this episode of the TIDA Designer Series, host Paul Taylor sits down with Celia Visser of Celia Visser Design to explore the thinking behind her TIDA award-winning kitchen and her remarkable journey through more than 30 years in kitchen and interior design.

Celia shares how her career began through renovating homes of her own, how she built her practice from New Plymouth to Auckland, and why kitchen design continues to excite her through its combination of technical precision, creativity, and deeply personal client relationships. She reflects on what it means to design spaces that are not only beautiful, but tailored to the way people actually live.

At the centre of the conversation is Celia’s own renovated 1870s colonial cottage and the award-winning kitchen she designed for it. She talks Paul through the challenges of living through a major renovation, the importance of connecting old and new architecture, and the clever detailing that allows the kitchen to shift between a highly functional workspace and a calm, furniture-like presence within the home.

The episode also explores wider kitchen design trends, from concealed appliances and innovative induction technology to materials, colour, indoor-outdoor living, and the changing way New Zealanders use their kitchens. Along the way, Celia shares practical advice for clients starting a renovation, thoughts on balancing trends with longevity, and why New Zealand designers are increasingly leading the way on the international stage.

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In this episode of the Trends Property Insight Series, we sit down with Vanessa Williams, spokesperson and long-time industry voice at realestate.co.nz, to unpack what property data is really telling us about how New Zealanders buy, sell, and search.

Vanessa draws on nearly a decade of market insight to explain how buyer behaviour has changed, why people are arriving more informed than ever, and how search habits, pricing visibility, and sold data shape the property journey. From bedrooms and bathrooms to layout, lifestyle, and liveability, this conversation explores what actually adds value — and why the answer is often more nuanced than people expect.

We also tackle the questions buyers and sellers are often too embarrassed to ask: who pays the agent, what a LIM really is, whether you need a lawyer or mortgage adviser, what settlement day means, and how asking prices, valuations, and sales data all differ. Along the way, Vanessa offers practical insight into marketing spend, renovation choices, buyer psychology, and why waiting for the “perfect market” is one of the biggest myths in property.

Whether you’re buying your first home, preparing to sell, or trying to better understand what the numbers are really saying, this episode is a clear, empowering guide to making smarter property decisions.

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