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For this white, bright kitchen, a Whispair rangehood draws cooking smells but not the eye, clad as it is in the same finish as the cabinetry

In this roomy master suite, white Japanese finger tiles form a feature wall that provides interest and a low-upkeep splashback for the his and hers vanity.

Sense of community is a driver with Fowler Homes – now the noted home builder is building a Queenstown home to be auctioned, with all profits going to Mike King’s I Am Hope Foundation

In fact, the stained cladding, timber soffits, wood screens and soaring gable are all on show from within the second floor lounge of this new home

Thanks to Mick De Giulio, Davinia Sutton, Mark Bullivant and Gary Todd

Connecting with a semi-industrial design, this interior creates cohesion through layered materiality – matt finishes and darker tones contrast the architectural textures

This in-keeping renovation creates a light-filled, minimalist home, with living on the top level, and an office, art studio and workshop on the lower

Celebrating art, quality furniture and exceptional personal style – and that's just the owners! Luckily, the designers delivered a design revival curated to perfection

A pool set high on the property set the landscape agenda for surrounding entertaining spaces complete with a pergola dripping in Boston ivy

This suburban family home opens up to its rural views at the rear, while materials and layout reflect an easy connection between indoors and out

Whether it's designs to build off, a small-site offering, a rural dwelling or a buyable showhome, G.J. Gardner can help – here are some examples

This pool is slotted in beside the home – bamboo and timber fencing creates an in-touch-with-nature vibe while deck chairs add vibrancy