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Reflecting hygge (a Danish concept representing a cosy, contented mood), this sustainable family home for a New Zealand/Danish family features blonded timbers, warm textures and locked-in thermal performance

This home exudes luxurious, resort-type vibes right from the street – inside, expansive open volumes flow through to a decadent al fresco living/playing space via giant walls of retracting glass

Both the guest bathroom and guest WC have been given a resort-like ambience in this project – a spacious shower, a private in-room sauna to promote relaxation, and garden views are all part of the pampering feel

Bold blocks of colour create personality in this family kitchen and its surrounding spaces – the result is a playful, slightly nostalgic workspace that balances engaging aesthetics with day-to-day functionality 

Ideal for both entertaining and family moments, this kitchen features an unadorned timber-clad island as a gathering point, with functionality relegated to back wall and pantry

Great kitchen design starts with function, not form – in this episode of Trends Property Insight Series, Kitchen Studio's Mark Bruce shares professional insights

Oiled Herman Pacific vertical cedar cladding meets Roofing Industries Eurolock Tray to create a rugged, understated skin for this hillside home

Together with its appealing outlook, this bathroom is good looking in its own right, featuring a clean-lined Caesarstone tub and contemporary glass shower stall 

This design centres around a modern reinterpretation of traditional small farmhouses – those likely to be seen dotted across the Central Otago region, an area the owners adore and where the home is located

Elevated style is the name of the game with this bathroom – in one thoughtful design move, large round mirrors are manipulated, even segmented, to optimise specific functionality and design individuality

Dynamic interior moves include creating sculptural spiral staircase links in this penthouse home – facilitating familial flow and all-important connections to the sky and views along th...

Relaxed day-to-day living and arresting aesthetics come together in this seamless outdoor retreat, featuring a bespoke curved pool, level-entry decking, and a lush subtropical planting palette