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Designed along biophilic principles, this show home kitchen/scullery connects with nature and radiates positive energy – inviting visitors to linger

This dramatic Piha beach house is right on point – the seemingly impossible cantilever inspires wonder while the solid floating form itself references wartime coastal bunkers

Designer Natalie Du Bois talks to TIDA awards chairman Paul Taylor about the challenges she had to overcome for a bathroom design that brings a natural balance to an ...

Why simply be practical when you can engage the senses? This bold, nature-inspired bathroom features tropical wallpaper, verdant stone-look tiles, and timber cabinetry

The local landscape forms part of the decor in this dramatic living room – and the furniture settings seem to take their cues from rock forms as well

A central deck not only provides to-hand al fresco space, it also adds to the visual sense of the landscape being part of the home environment

Part of a dramatic kitchen with a stand-out quartz feature splashback, this connected scullery has a character textural tiled splashback all of its own

This ensuite bathroom is designed with accessibility in mind, including fittings specifically designed for people with restricted mobility – a seated shower area connected to the bath is part of this

Part of an industrial vibe kitchen, this sink is purpose designed – the butlers sink is manufactured with the island's moody Marazzi Grande – Iron Dark benchtop panels for a fully integrated look

Offering a fresh take on the gabled home, this sculptural, sustainability-minded residence nestled amongst the trees connects dramatically with its expansive natural setting

Dramatic and easy to clean, tiles of all sizes, shapes and textures can transform your space – here are some stand-out examples

This windowless bathroom is a symphony of grey surfaces – except for the cantilevered rich-toned wood vanity which stands out from the crowd in more ways than one