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At one with its rural setting, this homestead celebrates the traditional barn vernacular – disciplined proportions, crisp detailing and sustainable aspects further inform the home 

Echoing the sunny Mid-century Modern Californian vernacular, this light-filled David Reid Homes courtyard-centric residence combines style with flowing family functionality

This stand-out showhome by Landmark Homes Taupō is all about relaxed family living, offering meticulous design detail and year-round alfresco living 

Natural materials and tones together with relaxed indoor-outdoor connections give this clean-lined showhome a warm presence

There was a strong desire from the owners of this coastal home to feel like they were living on the water, looking out to the horizon from a ship’s deck

Not only is this grand new residence built right amongst mature oaks, it also boasts several integral wellness and sustainability strategies 

This hilltop home is a response to its setting – three pods, a central living area, over-arching roof and encircling deck comprise a sustainable design open to land and sea

At David Reid Homes we build custom homes in developments and subdivisions throughout New Zealand – here are just three quality examples from across the country

A pool set high on the property set the landscape agenda for surrounding entertaining spaces complete with a pergola dripping in Boston ivy

This renovation transforms a suburban home with a dramatic entry, stepping down to expansive living, views, and private outdoor living

Space planning, adroit lighting, in-tune colours, custom furniture and even the essence of nature – this media space verges on the therapeutic

Freshly cooked trout all day long – this lakeside kitchen offers a tight palette of oak veneer, Iroko timber flooring, black granite and black slate mosaics 

A windowless powder room with ornate glazed tiles splashed in sunlight from a skylight also boasts a dramatic curving wood entry 

This kitchen embraces its surroundings, opening to a family space, an alfresco area and laundry – an island with both casual dining and breakfast zones was part of the mix

This bathroom had to offer comprehensive functionality for family while at the same time creating a dramatic look for occasional guests

The redesign of this South Pasadena residence turned a family residence into a multi-generational home by drawing the garage into the picture

For this al fresco project, elements include a 12m pool, a pool house, half basketball court and gym – along with low-upkeep lawns and seating/dining options 

Curves, custom furniture, natural materials and texture hold sway in this interior, leading a seamless flow from inside to out, accentuated by stacker doors and high-pitched ceilings

Two bathrooms and a powder room are reinvented for a fresh, understated look and to make the most of their quirky windows on Wellington Harbour

This balanced kitchen captures the natural feel of its Waiheke Island location while its island is on discreet castors for easy relocation

Exuding the elegance and elan of an exclusive hotel, this master ensuite has become a piece of art in itself and a tranquil sanctuary for the owners 

This bold, dark kitchen is shaped by design choices that create an open flow and connect the linear workspace adroitly to adjacent spaces

Tennis, swimming, outdoor dining – no need to pick and choose with this everything-included expansive al fresco environment

Dripping chandeliers and a decidedly rustic dining table share space in this much-viewed sumptuous inner-London interior 

The world is renovating it seems and this project resulted in a fully updated home, suitable for the changing demands of a contemporary family lifestyle

A dark, atmospheric bathroom with glass-walled his & her zones tops our list of Bathroom stories for the year

When it comes to plotting and planning a new kitchen, we need all the help we can get – this expert kitchen advice story was our most popular in 2022