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50 shades of cool
You don't have to hit your guests over the head with a paint box – this kitchen makes an elegant play of black, white and grey tones
Mediterranean diet
Whipping up a Greek salad is easy in this home where a central light well acts as a sunken court complete with sculptural olive tree
Rise and shine
Okay, so your morning face isn't your favourite face, but this vanity mirror might make you feel more like a king or queen – a sun king or queen, that is
Explore your Virtual Home with GJ's NZ
A new G.J. Gardner app – GJNZ – now offers virtual walk throughs of its homes and lets you picture the home of your choice on your own site
Touch of class
An Uno Etch wall mounted bath mixer, in Brushed Brass, brings both visual and tactile pleasure to a bather in this modernised bathroom
So, where's the milk?
This butler's pantry is used for servicing and for coffee making, and has the same white cabinetry and Carrara countertop seen in the main kitchen behind
Character strengths
For this ensuite, the light and skylights highlight the organic imperfections in the wall tiles selected – bouncing light and creating texture & movement
Natural connections
This indoor-outdoor home reinterprets the character of its historically significant suburb while celebrating sustainability, aging in place and material connection
Building on a fine pedigree
Once home to Britain’s military HQ under Churchill’s premiership, the building boasts an historic background – however, for this apartment, the interior designers favoured a quietly assured scheme
Centre of attention
Various areas were covered in this landscaping project – not least the lush central courtyard which is on show to most areas of the home
Clear advantage – window & door ideas to transform your home
Considering renovating? Here are 9 ways an adroit use of windows and glazed doors has optimised natural light, views, connections and a sense of space
Slender meets stylish
This kitchen slots into a narrow available space – however, custom cabinetry, slender benchtops and a two-tone colour palette create a refined presence