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For this long, narrow home, a modest frontage gives way to a double height central element followed by a beautiful indoor-outdoor pavilion at rear

Want a character home that stands apart from the crowd? This spacious showhome by G.J. Gardner has strong street presence matched by bold, moody interiors 

A clever architectural design has turned this home inwards to contemplate a central courtyard – the design brings together two families under one roof while maintaining a sense of freedom and a sense of privacy

The striking angular lines of this two-wing, single-level home provide shelter and lead the eye out to distinct areas of a sprawling seascape

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This holiday home's cross-shaped plan allows an extended family to enjoy a host of coastal activities – all within a relatively small footprint

Are you in love with a classic style of home? This showhome from Landmark Homes Bay of Plenty is a distinctive and elegant example of the Hamptons look

This Fowler Homes Waikato showhome is all about fun and function, boasting a designer kitchen with scullery, great outdoor living, and hidden master suite with a spa-like ensuite

One minute a beautiful custom Japanese screen, next your favourite tipple appears like a mirage – all part of a sculptural kitchen design with a difference

Award-winning designer Annika Rowson takes an individual approach to kitchens, using timber and natural products to create timeless designs

International master chef Josh Emmet’s own workspace was the inspiration for this hand-crafted kitchen with refined cabinetry and surfaces 

This heart-of-the-matter kitchen is open to the home's various indoor-outdoor spaces while tight internal work triangles aid ease of use

French provincial flair was the look for this refined woodwork-rich kitchen backed by a generous scullery in matching cabinetry

Gleaming Spanish marble wall tiles and rich matai flooring accentuated with subtle lighting create a warm, spa-like serenity in this ensuite, part of a generous, flowing master suite

A leading deep-toned wall tile and rich walnut vanity make for ideal natural feel companions in this serene, precision-designed family bathroom

This traditional bathroom is a match for the rigours of a young family while a vibrant feature element is easily swapped out, future proofing the design

A clever design move brings this master ensuite views through bedroom to sea

The interiors of this Mid-century modern home are substantially modernised while retaining character features of the original architecture

When choosing blinds for commercial premises, safety is as key as sun control and privacy. Luxaflex commercial blinds conform to the NZ Building Code's stringent fire regulations

He likes a very clean, modern aesthetic, while she prefers a bit of an exotic, travelled look – the outcome is an eye-catching interior

There can be few more calming sounds than that of moving water. Here are some guidelines to creating your own backyard water feature

This pavilion-style house by Wallflower Architecture + Design is cooled by strategically placed pools throughout the house 

The house is built, the hard landscaping nailed down. Now it’s time to pimp your patio/backyard/al fresco setting in an affordable yet eye-catching style

This august home, built in the 1960s, has been completely stripped down to create lighter, larger and brighter spaces – the centrepiece atrium is not hard to spot

Designed for a deaf family, this renovation emphasises vision and touch as the primary means of spatial awareness and orientation

A new kitchen occupies what was once a garage. The low ceiling was removed for drama while adding skylights turns things from dark to light