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With the front of this bungalow retaining its traditional charms, a renovation opens up the back for modern living – over two levels

This hilltop home is a response to its setting – three pods, a central living area, over-arching roof and encircling deck comprise a sustainable design open to land and sea

This standout kitchen merges historic glamour with modern trends – from doorways hidden in the perimeter cabinetry to the gold rangehood 

Referencing and celebrating existing architectural elements, this master suite features soft forms, diaphanous natural light and a tranquil ambience

In a bathroom already full of feature surfaces and forms, this marble vanity top adds a luxurious high note – the vibe is elegant and natural

Moving to Wellington proved seamless for this family who worked closely with David Reid Homes to achieve the contemporary, detail-rich home they desired

Part of an eye-popping artistic master suite, this highly contemporary glass desk is a perfect match for the, wait for it, glass mezzanine floor

Glass walls on the living areas provide spa pool users with a view through the home to the lake and scenery while sail shades keep things cool

The minimalist bathroom style with stylised geometry and simplified colour palette makes for the perfect sanctuary – a pared back vanity is a great start

Making for pleasing architectural companions, this kitchen pavilion's cedar deck reaches out to the meditation pavilion further down the garden

Grey tones, wood tones, and connecting tones – for this renovation, kitchen meets dining table meets living area furniture in a relaxed fashion

Large sliding doors peel away and this home's silvered vertical cedar board cladding continues inside within the main breezeway and on the kitchen cabinetry