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Classic, solid and welcoming a masonry house from Eden Homes is built to last

With its open-air walkways and pavilion-style architecture, this house takes its cue from modern Balinese resorts

The choice of joinery for this home enhances the ease of living

With its monolithic, sculptural form, this new house resembles an industrial loft in the midst of a conservative suburban neighbourhood

Classical with modern interpretations, this low and horizontal lakeside home makes a subtle, tactful debut into a traditional neighbourhood

With its infinity edge, this clifftop pool by Mayfair Pools appears to merge with the inlet beyond

All aspects of the wooden flooring were taken care of by Wood Floor Concepts

The roof is a major design feature of this house tile from Monier ensures it is also weathertight and insulating

With increasingly sophisticated audiovisual technology available, a quiet night in with a DVD takes on a whole new meaning

This spacious Victorian-style homestead is a loving re-creation of another house the owners admired

The practicality of concrete meets the good looks of tile paving

Automation technology allows homeowners to enjoy sight, sound and control systems Strawberry Sound pushes all the right buttons

Inspired by resort lodges, this family home offers plenty of room to entertain friends

Capturing the essence of the Balinese style is just as much to do with the product selection as the design, says Masonry Design Solutions

Energy efficient outlook

We've come to expect a lot from our home theatre experience sharper images, better sound however it's hidden technology that gives this cinema extra kick

This family home, with glorious views of Lake Wanaka, was designed by David Reid Homes to take advantage of the location

You can be confident your home will be well built when the work is done by a professional Certified Builder who has the backing of his industry association

Specific wallboard solutions are used throughout the house these were from Winstone Wallboards

This kitchen is set up to cater to a variety of family members. An apprenticeship through the PGDR ITO offers opportunities to contribute to residential projects such as this, as well as a smorgasbord of other career opportunities

Extensive glazing, stone and weathered cedar cladding ensure this home blends into its surroundings, making it almost invisible from a distance

High-tech paint solutions from Resene provide the final touch to the well-considered homes

Create a natural backdrop for your home, pool and garden with walls built by Auckland Stonemasons

Designing a house to capture a 300° view presents its own challenges, says the owner of this island retreat. But the results speak for themselves

Fibre-optic lights create a three-dimensional vision of a night sky as a backdrop for this home theatre

Convenience is a key feature of this remotely controlled, open-fronted gas fireplace from Real Fires

For a masonry-clad house offering warmth, quiet and longevity, Celcrete is a planet-friendly option

Designed to blend in with its Central Otago setting, this house features Cerastone Kiwi Schist from Stutex Stone

The design and materials used for this holiday home help it to feel embedded on the steeply sloping site

A neutral palette allows holidaymakers to focus on the spectacular vista at Opito Bay

Solid-built cabinetry found throughout the home was constructed by Good Kitchens

Designed for ease of entertaining, this residential kitchen is equipped with high-end commercial equipment from Burns & Ferrall

Clean lines, matt surfaces, pole handles and an intelligent makeup are collective family traits of the E:Line range from Electrolux

Warm and cosy