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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 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 

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...

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...

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

An arresting layout and use of luxurious materials is matched with eco-conscious considerations for this marble-rich, outlook rich kitchen designed equally for family intimacy and expansive gatherings

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...

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