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This airy home offers an architectural reference to the area's history, tones with the hills behind and optimises estuary outlooks at every turn

This green-minded home comprises a segmented design spaced by three courtyards connected to the central kitchen and a floating upper level

Receptive to the play of light of the changing seasons and times of day, this zoned home also has cladding that melds into surrounding trees

Nestled into a picturesque hillside in the Taupō suburb of Kinloch, Wayne and Anna Kirk’s unique and stylish home has been designed as a welcoming, relaxing retreat

Looking a little like a domestic fortress from below, this contemporary, cliff-hugging home also opens up to its natural environment in dramatic style

An appropriate inclusion in a sculptural home, this feature, room-dividing, two-sided Escea fireplace shares more than warmth with the adjacent space

This contemporary, family friendly kitchen is the hub of the designer's home – and it is also a 'hands-on' show kitchen for her design company

This composed and refined kitchen appears larger than its footprint size would suggest, while adroitly connecting to the wider living spaces

Creating a new kitchen in what was once a warehouse environment required material connection with the fabric of the building and a focal point for gathered friends and a bottle or two of wine

Playing with materials and different depths for different elements helped define the sculptural shape of the main body of this airy kitchen

Light and breezy, this master suite rethink features spaces upon spaces, while the bathing area has the feel of a sun-filled Greek grotto

Dark, moody and textured, this bathroom offers drama right from the door – subtle touches like black accessories and discreet lighting all contribute

Starting with a prospect of a smaller space, the designer/owner changed all that, creating a his and hers ensuite with space, textures stone and a touch of bling

A porcelain sheet wall with the look of a large travertine stone slab backs the generous wet area in this contemporary bathroom – other finishes complement the rock star finish

A unifying textured ceiling, timber joinery, designer furniture and pops of colour all come together to create this upmarket interior

When the subject of flooring comes up, do you ever think about simply heading for the woods? These great floors will provide inspiration

Simple, low upkeep and in compliance – a complete transformation makes the most of outdoor living at the front and rear of this home

Cascade Pools delivers in terms of versatility, professionalism, friendliness – oh, and spectacular pools, as these client testimonials reflect

With the joy of having a family pool comes the all important responsibility to keep it safe – another area where NZ Pool Industry Association makes life easy

A new landscape design makes use of the rear garden’s northerly aspect and allows for functional and comfortable outdoor spaces that seamlessly extend from the existing roomy interior

An earthquake damaged 70s gem required a complete, contemporising renovation while retaining the character of the Mid-century modern home

A Federation-style bungalow in a quiet neighbourhood  has been refurbished and extended with a contemporary double-storey addition to the rear