NZ2413 NZ2413 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Outdoor Living Drinks anyone? With its pavilion-style dining area, outdoor lounge and swim-up bar, this highly contemporary outdoor living area is an entertainer's delight Covering all bases A submerged reel system keeps BMH pool covers out of sight when not in use Secret garden This property's true identity is hidden behind formal plantings and private courtyards Bold ideas for bathrooms With the imminent opening of the luxurious Kohler Showroom in Parnell, it's possible to see all the latest trends in bathroomware Designer splash This decidedly modern pool is as much an architectural feature as it is a place to play. The pool was created by Pool Resources Long hot summer With an outdoor fire from The Fireplace you can enjoy extended alfresco living all year round Night game Specific illumination technologies contain the light on this residential tennis court, while still allowing for safe play The art of cooking Sleek, minimalist barbecues can extend your home's designer appeal to the great outdoors. Electrolux offers several eye-catching options Into the blue It's official summer is on the way. Mayfair Pools can help you create an idyllic poolscape to make the most of the long, hot days ahead Sea change With its cedar exterior and large, barn-like form, this coastal home takes its cue from both the traditional bach and more contemporary designs A piece of flotsam Designed to look like a stranded shipping container, this bach conveys solid simplicity New Mexico An understated and comfortable look is created in this adobe-style rooftop terrace, through a warm colour palette and a scattering of greenery Dining outside An open fire and barbecue are cleverly combined in this Nouveau Outdoor Fire manufactured by Warmington and available from Fires By Design Built to fit The professionalism of the Certified Builder contracted on this rural home contributed to the solid and highly finished end result Natural selection To complement this home's rural setting, the owners paved their outdoor living area with Coromandel Mint sandstone from Jagas Paving & Stone Play stations Whether it's a child's delight in heading down a slide or playing on a climbing frame, Adams Engineering helps make the most of your outdoor spaces Over the dunes At home in its environment, this low-lying residence is designed to allow enjoyment of the outdoors and sea views in any weather Now you see it, now you don't From pool safety to energy savings Coverstar and Swimroll automatic pool covers have many benefits Cool and calm The limited material palette and understated, contemporary design of the outdoor area are in keeping with the style of this clifftop home Well connected In this renovation, several distinct outdoor living areas are in keeping with, and respond to, their immediate surroundings The good life This seaside development offers an extensive range of eco-friendly homes set in park-like grounds, with community facilities More Quick-fire solution Bringing a resort-style ambience to your outdoor living area is easy, thanks to the new EcoSmart® Fire Tower from Real Fires Climate control When architects design a house in a warm climate, they employ tricks of the trade that are not always obvious to the casual viewer 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