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Clean and crisp
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
Function, flow, and feeling
Great kitchen design starts with function, not form – in this episode of Trends Property Insight Series, Kitchen Studio's Mark Bruce shares professional insights
Silver moons rising
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
Vibrant spiral stairs improve penthouse connections
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...
Radical yet respectful
A mid-century modern residence is reconsidered for modern living – the bold renovation sweeps aside poorly considered interceding additions while maintaining the five-level home's original historic fabric
With deep affection
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
Curvaceous and connected
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
The panel agrees
While this Hamptons style kitchen offers every modern convenience, its panelled cabinetry is in keeping with the classic theme
Getting on top of things
The roof is one of the most overlooked areas of the home – in this episode of the Trends Property Insight Series, Andrew Johnson sits down with Steve Huntingford of Accredited Roofing to shine a light on roofing issues...
So, where's the kitchen?
Part of the wider interior, this kitchen all but disappears from sight – only an induction hob tells the tale – key to the subterfuge is the fully integrated cabinetry
When subtraction is a plus
For this project, work involved the redesign of the pool deck and back yard – in order to make the materials consistent, the original coping and stone pavers between the pool and existing house were removed
The fine art of fitting in
This entertaining area includes a fire-pit with concrete bench, a vegetable garden in raised steel beds, and a barbecue area with a countertop for outdoor dining – oh, and then there's the sculptural water fountain