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Extending the roof out past one end of this sustainably minded home not only provides a ready carport but also keeps this side of the house in the shade

This interior design creates the sense of a wider space with a neutral colour palette and use of indirect light – translucent pendants included

This renovation/extension includes a butterfly roof connecting old and new – an aperture in the roof casts interesting shadows on the garden below

This vertical garden, or living wall, helps maximise verdant impact within a restricted outdoor space – as a double bonus the wall is outside the kitchen window splashback

Infra red lights keep things hot for the sauna occupants below in this want-for-nothing bathroom – there's also a sculptural shower and free-standing black tub

Reeded glass cabinetry fronts add to this kitchen's sense of lightness and creating a pleasing intimation of cupboard contents without laying them bare

Summer's not the time to think about a pool – now is – and choosing someone in the Master Pool Builders Association makes the process seamless 

This grand entertainer is no shrinking violet – with expansive interiors exuding solidity and character, the G.J. Gardner showhome has the feel of an established Queenstown lodge

Interior design expert/TV personality Neale Whitaker discusses the four key components to consider for home design – colour, light, functionality and mood

Clean lines lead the eye to the stunning sea views for this kitchen – little gets in the way, certainly not the recessed Fisher & Paykel ventilation

This shower allows for roll-in wheelchair access – it also gives the occupant a clear view of the sweeping panoramic views beyond the ensuite windows

Dark-toned kitchen cabinetry finds a material and tonal echo in the feature open display shelving just across the way