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Take two rectilinear boxes, off set them, and a wealth of ancillary spaces are the result – such was the plan for this naturally cooled tropical home

This Landmark Homes Clevedon showhome combines large light-filled living spaces with a modern country design to create a welcoming and comfortable family home 

Santa Fe Shutters and Blinds' descriptor 'the shutter and blinds experts' is more than mere marketing, but rather a reflection of a 20-year journey with New Zealand homeowners

Despite a wall of windows stretching up into the gabled roof form at the rear, this home has strong green credentials and adaptable spaces for future needs

What do you get when your bedrooms are all upstairs? Well, in this G.J. Gardner medium density-friendly design, you get a living space literally the size of the home's footprint

This dynamic home offers sanctuary for adults and upstairs freedom for growing children, while connecting to the landscape at every turn

Even before he knew strictly what an architect was, Pat de Pont wanted to be one – decades on and he is a director at leading city architecture firm SGA 

The times they are a-changing and although some Kiwis still might dream of the quarter-acre, many more are discovering that good things come on small packages of land

A new home replaces an old bach while echoing elements of its character – reinvented with warmth and sustainability in mind

A redesign of an unloved dark masculine workspace, this new kitchen favours natural, textural products and turns the central island into a social hub 

An industrial edge, retractable door system and great material connections give this kitchen a dramatic presence ideal for entertaining

About to design your new kitchen? Here's the low down on the latest in appliance trends from five leading kitchen designers

Cool stone slabs balance warm timber veneer cabinetry with intricate detailing in this serene centrepiece kitchen with generous scullery backup

The call of nature is strong in this bathroom which steps outside the home's main footprint – a black concrete tub and one way windows are features

Exclusive tile ranges direct from the design houses of Italy are showcased in the evocative showroom environments of leading tile importer Casa Italiana

This bathroom has been completely reconsidered, layout and entrances included – resulting in more space, greater functionality and a dramatic impact

Led by an exotic dark marble, with prominent veining, this immersive master ensuite constitutes a quiet, restful parental escape

This atmospheric master ensuite borrows from the bedroom's tones and is shielded from the latter by battened floor-to-ceiling sliders

This responsive interior for a remote Isle of Man home was briefed for, envisioned, presented, and supplied in large part from New Zealand 

Salone del Mobile was back as the industry's biggest event of the year. Award-winning interior designer Penny del Castillo gives her picks for best in show

This design celebrates a natural, undulating groundscape and native plantings at the front, while the rear garden softens forms and brings privacy

This spectacular Gold-winning pool pulls out all the stops, with an infinity edge, safety/swim trough, spa, sculptures and a cabana

From heavy, outdated traditional to light, bright contemporary – you won't believe this transformation is the same apartment

The traditional Shakkei principle of incorporating borrowed scenery informs this renovation/extension – recycled materials also play a part