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This eco-friendly home's 'mysterious' exterior is derived from the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, embracing the transience and imperfection of raw materials to evoke time passed

With her land at the ready and a clear vision for the house of her dreams, Shefali Pawar knew what she wanted – Landmark Homes’ dedicated team brought her aspirations to life

This homestead replaces another destroyed by earthquake –  a solid concrete base, timber framing and light weatherboard cladding safeguard the new home's future

Sustainability was high on the agenda for this bold yet understated home, strategically designed to see between the trees – a far greener option than felling them

A master ensuite has all the right touches thanks to interior design by Home Candy Interiors and some considered tile choices from The Tile Depot

With the solid exterior of a Modernist concrete bunker, this private home opens up on the inside to an internal, elongated courtyard

Parent-children connections in terms of cooking, flow and conviviality were to the fore in this all-points-considered kitchen designed for a Greek/Australian family

Anything with water and plumbing can be tricky – Impresa provide high quality shower products born of modern, super accurate technologies

Several design prerequisites and aesthetic considerations were met for this downstairs powder room to achieve a luxurious, upmarket nautical feel 

An innovative positioning of wood-crafted cabinetry and islands optimises flow, preserves existing elements and creates kitchen privacy

Inviting plunge pool over the hot summer months and a warming spa come winter, this pool is popular whatever the time of year

Interior design briefs come in all forms – here, key guiding words from the homeowner put others off, while they allowed this designer to shine

This modernising remodel of a Californian Mid-century home pulls out all the stops (and some walls) for the ultimate in indoor-outdoor flow

It is often tricky to fit a waste bin under the sink, especially in small kitchens and bathroom vanities – Hideaway has some effective solutions

Adroit functionality and seamless integration were watchwords for this family kitchen with hidden scullery forming part of a rustic home

This bathroom plays to two audiences – family and also guests – exotic tiles, a cathedral mirror and wall-hung vanity all take starring roles

Renovating an apartment presents many different challenges to renovating a house – here an architect describes such an undertaking and offers some sage advice along the way

This powder room effectively juggles visual interest and practicality – a feature vanity wall is played up while a less used shower is tucked away out of immediate sight

A token garden at the back? Not at all – the landscaping here provides verdant relaxation from various vantages while actively enhancing the home's architecture

Symmetry, sophistication and a timeless aesthetic result when a contemporary-use, new kitchen is married to a character villa

Individual spacious, view-centric apartments and flowing, upmarket shared spaces in Auckland's The CAB accentuate the Modernist building's heritage

Refined materials and a floating centrepiece vanity give this light-filled master bathroom a feel of grand elegance and relaxation

This functional kitchen connects with the home's Italian/French design accents – a warm, relaxing vibe results