Helping you find your place, your way, with expert guidance for every step of your property journey.
Hosted by Andrew Johnson, the Trends Property Insight Series delivers real conversations with New Zealand’s top designers, builders, service providers, and industry experts.
Whether you're renovating to sell, building new, or simply making your current home work better, each episode brings practical insights and insider advice you can trust. From kitchen upgrades and legal checklists to sustainable design and tradie tips, we help you make confident decisions and turn ideas into action.
Watch or listen today, and find your place, your way. Learn more and sign up for your free myTrends Property Account at TrendsProperty.co.nz
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Helping you find your place, your way, with expert guidance for every step of your property journey.
Hosted by Andrew Johnson, the Trends Property Insight Series delivers real conversations with New Zealand’s top designers, builders, service providers, and industry experts.
Whether you're renovating to sell, building new, or simply making your current home work better, each episode brings practical insights and insider advice you can trust. From kitchen upgrades and legal checklists to sustainable design and tradie tips, we help you make confident decisions and turn ideas into action.
Watch or listen today, and find your place, your way. Learn more and sign up for your free myTrends Property Account at TrendsProperty.co.nz
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You can watch this episode by visiting TrendsProperty.com/Podcast
In this episode of the Trends Property Insight Series, we sit down with Ross Longney, longtime kitchen specialist at Poggenpohl Studio Auckland, to unpack how design discipline and quality systems turn a busy room into the most reliable space in your home. From 130-plus years of German engineering heritage to what that means on site in New Zealand, Ross explains why “the chain is only as strong as its weakest link.”
He breaks down the decisions that matter most: establishing a clear brief, choosing appliances early because they drive the layout, and prioritising workflow as a “work circle.” Think storage, prep, cook, clean, and put away, rather than a dated triangle. We explore why drawers beat under-bench cupboards, how tall kitchens are changing storage, and the real-world benefits of good hardware, integrated appliances, and durable benchtops.
Ross also demystifies installation, the critical last mile that makes everything line up, glide, and last. He shares how to avoid common regrets, such as corner clashes and noisy plant rooms, why branded kitchens can lift resale, and how to balance timeless materials with future-ready tech such as induction through porcelain hobs and high-performance refrigeration.
Whether you are planning a compact upgrade or a full open plan showpiece, you will learn where to spend, where to simplify, and how to work with a trained kitchen designer and specialist installer so your kitchen looks serene and performs beautifully for decades.
You can watch this episode by visiting TrendsProperty.com/Podcast
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