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This sculptural home reaches upwards for sunlight and two-way coastal views – living spaces, and the concrete pool, are on the upper level while indoor and outdoor spiral stairways provide fun circulation 

Several elements combine to give this master suite a refined air – a feature bedhead provides separation while glass cabinetry in the walk-in wardrobe, diaphanous drapes in the bedroom and a stone wall in the ensuite are just some f...

This project achieves a deft balancing act – the kitchen was to be discreet yet noticeably refined while the scullery was to be an understated workhorse while maintaining a visual connection to the kitchen

This circular stone bath is carved from a single piece of marble – part of a wider design intent to infuse bathroom and home with natural materials and organic shapes

This Florim porcelain benchtop in Grigio Grey has a lot going on between its dramatic cantilever and shark nose/bevelled profile – an ideal material match for the seamless batten oak panelling beneath

Thermally broken aluminium double glazed windows – such as Altus Window Systems' Southern41™ Thermal System and Pacific52™ Thermal System – significantly reduce the risk of condensation in your h...

Colour choices are fundamental to how your spaces look and feel – in this episode of the Trends Property Insight Series, Davina Harper, colour specialist at Dulux New Zealand, explores how colour shapes the personality a...

A refined tile wall finish, designer pendants and a furniture-like double vanity could make you look twice in this bathroom – just to double check you hadn't strayed into the lounge

A jet black tiled splashback features in this coastal holiday home kitchen – continuing a wider design intent to have materials and colours pared back so as not to compete with the natural environment

This intimate powder room, with evocative, flower-like vanity, demonstrates how bold design choices can transform a utilitarian space into a sculptural experience

An immersive master suite is designed as a soulful retreat – curves, minimalist detailing, deep green hues, and a strong connection to nature combine to evoke a personal narrative

This eco-conscious, three-bedroom dwelling nestles into its native surroundings – light-filled and warm, the home is shaped by solar orientation and views of the meandering Wairoa River; created as a spec home, the design facto...