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Wearing its symmetrical open storage and matching benchtops much like a neat uniform, this galley scullery is at the ready

This coastal home is clad with board and batten slats, setting up an exterior & interior palette of wood throughout – kitchen, ceiling and floor included

Want a visually pleasing, magical pathway through your garden or across your lawn? In this garden, stepping stones have a relaxed, organic appeal

This renovation brings a second storey and a light filled stairway to get to it – courtesy of a series of skylights in the sloping roof above

Falling from a ceiling-high pelmet, well above the window frames, these drapes add elegance and also accentuate the height of the interiors

Location is a key driver for any homebuyer and this modest-sized, contemporary home, by G.J Gardner, goes places many other house plans won't

A greatly improved layout, modern materials  and a crisp, clean black, white, and grey colour palette all inform this master ensuite with views

Positioning, style, backlit, magnified – bathroom mirrors come in all shapes and forms. Which design is suited to you?

Check out all the awarded projects in the Trends International Design Awards for new homes, renovations and interiors in New Zealand and Australia

For this design, the owners wanted an organic feel that wasn’t too perfect – the result is a character kitchen that's wild, rambling and natural

Need natural light but not prying eyes? This contemporary bathroom features a frosted glass window which fulfils both requirements

A very clear sign of the times, this handy power-up drawer is close to the lounge space so you can retrieve your phone without disrupting the chef