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This bathroom evokes the warm-toned vibe of historic Arrowtown – earthy tones, tactile finishes, and muted colour combine to create a dramatic yet calming space that feels welcoming, grounded and refined

Maintaining material consistency across a large space without creating visual monotony was a consideration for this kitchen – European White Oak served as the foundation, yet depth and variation were introduced through nuanced change...

Giant windows frame broad sea views in this fanned out, highly sustainable home constructed using precast insulated concrete panels – solar power and water recycling are just two green moves of many in this planet-friendly design

This Hamptons style bathroom is bright, fresh, and airy with a glamorous vibe – the classic-look vanity features five panel doors with internal mouldings and is finished in satin lacquered Resene Black White

A 50mm mitred edge on this Trendstone Portofino quartz waterfall benchtop creates a thick, bold profile while the Buddy CB044 Kitchen mixer by Archant from Plumbline provides a refined metal counterpoint

The hard-wearing cedar cladding on this home doesn't stop for breaks – this door continuing the use of the warm wood, which will silver over time, for a uniformed look in tune with the wider desert setting

Slender drop pendants aren't the only light show in play when it comes to this bold yet pared back kitchen, with concealed LED lighting and ceiling spot lines also playing their part – the wall ovens are equally understated

A mint green concrete bath and similarly toned herringbone tiles create a fun atmosphere in this children's bathroom – there's also a hidden speaker and vertical heated rails that are easier to throw your towels on

Every face tells a story, they say, and this home's JSC Timber Lunawood cladding is a case in point – this has been installed both horizontally and vertically, giving the house a contemporary edge and point of difference

Reflecting the wider interior's Japanese principles of ‘Wabi-Sabi’, this kitchen boasts materials with a rustic simplicity – an indoor-outdoor counter 'passes through' the kitchen window wall to the outdoor barbecue

A modest-sized bathroom space is transformed into a tranquil spa-like retreat with a feature curved nib wall, custom vanity, tiled shower seat, and concealed storage

Drama is built into the architectural bones of this house – two prominent stone tile walls enhances privacy and a narrow approach before one wall ‘swings’ open for a grand reveal of the intimate coastal connection