NZ2303 NZ2303 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Outdoor Living Beachfront living comes of age A 14m lap pool is an integral part of the architecture of this new house On a clear day TOP OF THE WORLD Afternoon delight This landscape has all the vital ingredients for a lazy summer's day shade from the sun, shelter from the wind, and a sparkling pool from Mayfair Pools Keeping the faith Major renovations to this house played havoc with the gardens, but a sympathetic makeover has them just like old again Barefoot in paradise To create a smooth, sandstone appearance, this resort-style outdoor living area features concrete coloured with the Peter Fell system Blue horizons Created as part of a bigger landscaping project, this pool makes the most of its rural setting Down to the waterline This contemporary pool appears to start from a frothing spa and then run directly out to sea design and installation is by Elite Pools Golden eye Want to turn an outdoor living area into gold? A member of the Landscape Industries Association of New Zealand can help Natural attraction Bring character to your home with hardwood beams from Kauri Warehouse Leave it to the experts Organising the construction of your holiday home from a distance isn't easy, so it helps to have a builder you can trust to manage it for you Sunrise to sunset Glass and aluminium balustrades put the focus on the view Dining al fresco A concrete floor in an outdoor area retains heat, meaning you can sit outside for longer Sunrise to sunset With its large wrap-around decks and open-air pavilion, this Matapouri beach house is open to the sun and the views Sunrise to sunset A range of light grey tones enhance the contemporary look of this beach house Designer alternative A new, fully co-ordinated range of stainless steel covers and grates is putting a fresh face on landscape design Call of the sea Sitting just above the high tide mark, this beach house was designed to weather the storms and throw open its doors to summer Contemporary accents Polished concrete flooring combines a natural stone lookwith the modern feel of high-gloss surfaces Deep blue yonder Cantilevered over the cliff top, this infinity pool is at one with the natural elements beyond Simplicity implicit Restraint is called for when landscaping a small area, as illustrated by this designer's own garden As good as a holiday Simply changing the functionality of an outdoor space can be enough to give it a whole new lease on life Beachfront living comes of age Light neutral shades hint of the sand and sea Beachfront living comes of age A well-dressed house is an easier property to sell Créme de la créme Large paved areas linked by a narrow pathway add a crisp look to this outdoor setting, which features Akarana pavers from Jagas Paving Beachfront living comes of age Game, set, match. An all-weather tennis court adds to the resort appeal of this beach house Raised expectations Neighbours and a sloping site caused this house to be elevated even higher to create privacy and take in expansive mountain vistas Strong accent Stone walls are increasingly specified to provide distinctive visual accents. These projects feature Stutex Stone natural stone veneers Holiday lifestyle You can enjoy a relaxing, five-star holiday in your own spacious, modern seaside apartment by investing in Paihia's Edgewater Palms Beachcomber Focused on the views but sheltered from the fiercest sun, this seaside home's simple form belies its strategic make-up Anyone for golf? Formerly a scrub-covered paddock, this 2ha site now features a large house, two dams, a stream and a perfectly manicured four-hole golf course Lighten up Lightweight, yet heavy enough to withstand the elements, planters by Bentleigh By Design are available in your choice of colour and style Structured simplicity For a garden designed to enhance your lifestyle without requiring a lot of hard work, speak to the experts at Better Homes and Gardens Taste of the tropics A series of linked pavilions and expansive outdoor living areas enhance the Balinese look of this country home More Beachfront living comes of age From softly glowing embers to a wall of fire, Living Flame fireplaces offer a range of settings On a clear day FRESH AESTHETIC Beachfront living comes of age The right wine storage makes all the difference Sunrise to sunset All the better to see through On a clear day These apartments enjoy majestic views of Lake Taupo and the mountains beyond Beachfront living comes of age Forget camping under canvas. For the owners of this beach house, a holiday at The Mount is more akin to staying at a luxury resort Perennial favourite Fashions come and fashions go, but solid stone paving endures due to its adaptability Alpine vista Stunning views, a golf course and plenty of sunshine make the properties in this Queenstown community an attractive investment Dining al fresco With two courtyards and a large living space that opens right up, this holiday home is built for outdoor living We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-11 Trends 40-11 Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > In the limelight Similar Stories
