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Mesh cabinet door inserts in this kitchen are in keeping with the home's heritage status – bi-fold cabinet doors below offer quick access

A silky Uno Etch Mixer in Brushed Nickel, from Robertsons, is matched here with a concrete basin and a granite benchtop for a fan of textures

This home celebrates the classic barn vibe – but look closer, one of the rugged Heritage Tray Colorcote roofs, by Dimond, has an additional feature

Here, porcelain tile floors and custom-built timber bench seating beneath a mature Mango tree epitomise modern outdoor living

As the waves reflect the ocean, so the cedar screens on this Balinese inspired sanctuary echo and complement the MetalCraft ribbed roofing

Shower stalls can feel enclosed, but this one, with dedicated skylight, takes things the other way – bringing the joy of sunshine or sound of rain over head

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best – here, a flowerbed within an expansive landscape is delineated, naturally, by river stones

When the owners of Vistalite Otago – E13 Performance Windows built their own home, their own thermally efficient triple glazed window solutions were a stand out feature

Here, the homeowners wanted dining family members or guests to feel equal so the custom organic shaped dining table avoids appointing a head of the table 

Sumptuous green tiles in this bathroom were inspired by the verdant tones outdoors – a walnut vanity and gunmetal touches complete the lush, natural allure

This farmhouse-look home is set for its retired owners and generations to come – classic rural forms are underpinned by warm, versatile interiors and a focus on sustainability

The brief was for a pet-friendly, eat-in kitchen with an expansive feel and great natural light – classic design details merge with a little modern and a little farmhouse style