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Three gabled roof forms suggest rural farm buildings or even the alpine peaks that this home looks to – inside, it's all about the views out

The form of this house – the architect's own – makes the most of a private north-facing outdoor living area while providing privacy to the bedrooms and living spaces within the home

Want a welcoming home that stands apart and reflects your personality? This G.J. Gardner Wanaka showhome – Northlake Lodge – offers just that. 

Nestled into a canyon, this home seamlessly fits into its wooded locale while serving as a backdrop for a world-class art collection

This home makes maximum use of the available site and wraps around a private outdoor living space. Indoors, light and warmth abound

This contemporary, future-focussed home features plenty of spaces for the family to come together or do their own thing now and as they grow

Respected kitchen and interior designer Leonie Hamill loves working with hand-crafted veneered finishes, stone and porcelain on her elegant, individualistic award-winning kitchens

A sculptural island leads the design charge in this crisp white and wood kitchen, where the cabinetry echoes its gleaming star feature 

Strong industrial look materials seen in the home's architecture are picked up and run with in this bold yet harmonious and ergonomic kitchen 

One way to have a clean, uncluttered kitchen is to maximise available storage – this great wall of cabinetry should definitely do the trick

Larger, more spacious and suitable for entertaining were the watchwords from the owners and this well-connected design more than delivers

Showering options were never so varied as with the plethora of spray choices in this contemporary, luxuriously functional bathroom

With a warm, furniture look balanced by concrete benchtops and heated concrete floors, this bathroom responds to its natural setting in more ways than one 

A warm-toned cantilevered plywood cabinet sits well with a cooler toned feature tile in this well balanced bathroom

So you've loved your home for years but now it's no longer fit for your active family – but why build afresh when, as here, renovating is an option 

The bathrooms and kitchen of a family home in Epsom have been converted into bright and welcoming spaces through some clever tile selections from The Tile Depot, a splash of paint, and a touch of the Maldives

A beautiful home with beautiful, verdant out looks – how to seamlessly connect the two? This adroit landscaping project achieves just that

A few steps from kitchen to dining? But what about in terms of looks? Here are some examples of how designers really make that connection flow

Barbecued fish is certified fresh to table with this al fresco setting being just a step from the barbecue and drinks station alongside

The inspiration for this design was an inner city oasis. The owner wanted to enjoy the large grounds and be able to escape everyday life

For this interior design, cool floors, warm colourways and leathery textures contribute to a timeless look that 'will always feel like home'

The floor is your home's largest surface – with the biggest impact. A Kährs wood floor adds a warm, natural character to your interiors that you'll appreciate every day – available from The Wooden Floor Company now

Adding a pool to your new home or renovation project is a big commitment. While pools add a lot of value to your home, they generally require considerable maintenance. Until now