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Like giant paw pads, these stepping stones contribute to a landscape design that's enjoyed from all areas of the home it surrounds

Open shelving is used to good effect in this renovation – plenty out on display without losing the room's sense of spaciousness

This L shaped G.J. Gardner showhome is ideally configured in terms of both social and private spaces – sunny and roomy, it also exudes character at every turn

This layout has the Carrara outer island where you sit, and a timber inner island with cooktop in front of the marble topped perimeter workbench

Never mind the drip feed of breakfast items while you sit starving – here, everything arrives together courtesy of a surprising storage element on hydraulic lift   

Two leasable townhouses stand together with complementary cladding and scenic overhangs – double master bedrooms in each allow for two families per dwelling

Dramatic hand-painted glass wall panels, a striking wall sconce and illuminated basins are just some highlights of this artistic bathroom

This social kitchen features a hero marble benchtop and splashback with gold and copper veins – a nod to the owners' Indian heritage

With giant windows taking in Mt Rangitoto; flowing, high ceiling interiors, and a sparkling pool – Box™ the Architect Builder creates a warm, sunny home that feels like a permanent holiday

This kitchen table fits snuggly into the kitchen island, expanding the latter's work area, or can be pulled away for separate social or dining use

For this dining space, both dining table and dining bench feature a living edge – where the natural edge of the wood is incorporated into the design

A sea of Cashmere Travetine tiles, by Glux, give this bathroom a dramatic presence, as well as working well with the stone vanity and splashback