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Serenity in the city
This reinvented home, by Buildology, offers a serene escape in the heart of the city – privacy from the street, luxurious interiors and a sense of lightness and tranquility result
European heating design warming hearts in New Zealand
Reasons to love winter – the VisionLINE Taurus wood-burning fireplaces from The Fireplace offer style, performance, efficiency and versatile installation
Soft, calming – and striking
Many things inform great bathroom design – here, astute material choices create atmosphere and contribute to the coherence of the wider home
Twin peaks
This renovation integrates modern living with the home’s original character, while creating a seamless connection to its beautiful garden setting
Edgy and immersive
An industrial-inspired colour and material palette give this master ensuite an immersive presence – a dramatic vanity also makes its presence felt
Classic dovetails contemporary
On the street side, this home honours a 1940s cottage once on the site – but at the rear, it's all change for contemporary looks and living
Safety meets savings – pool covers that really have you covered
Two major plusses of the right pool cover are trapping heat for energy savings and locking in water safety – here experts Covers 4 Pools NZ outlines two of the company's m...
I see the sea
This light-filled, award-winning home connects to its coastal setting through adroit architecture and thermally efficient window/door systems from Altus
Touching presence
Textured finishes create design presence for this kitchen boasting island seating, savvy appliance locations, a bar area, and well-planned storage
Home hugs landscape
A landscape courtyard pushes into this sculptural home, interrupting the open-concept interior plan and visually separating private spaces from public areas
Pulling the plug on underwhelming – 5 basin types to inspire
New or renovated bathroom on the way? Our choice of basin types the look of our bathroom – and its functionality – here are five bathroom basin types to get you thinking about...
Feature or backdrop?
Designer: We handpicked matt stone-look tiles to create a sleek and refined ambiance in the bespoke bathroom, allowing natural elements to stand out.