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Led by an exotic dark marble, with prominent veining, this immersive master ensuite constitutes a quiet, restful parental escape

This dynamic home offers sanctuary for adults and upstairs freedom for growing children, while connecting to the landscape at every turn

Even before he knew strictly what an architect was, Pat de Pont wanted to be one – decades on and he is a director at leading city architecture firm SGA 

Part of a bathroom on view to other spaces, concealed-lighting turns this soap niche into a modest design feature

Is it? Even with sliders pulled back, this kitchen is always sheltered by the enveloping architecture of its two-wing, central courtyard home

The times they are a-changing and although some Kiwis still might dream of the quarter-acre, many more are discovering that good things come on small packages of land

A finely finished plank dining table echoes the timber barn doors and far wood butcher's block benchtop in this rural-themed kitchen

For this bathroom, the Icocci tiles were chosen for design impact and their classic patterning – and to appeal to a wide range of buyer tastes

This atmospheric master ensuite borrows from the bedroom's tones and is shielded from the latter by battened floor-to-ceiling sliders

Salone del Mobile was back as the industry's biggest event of the year. Award-winning interior designer Penny del Castillo gives her picks for best in show

This spectacular Gold-winning pool pulls out all the stops, with an infinity edge, safety/swim trough, spa, sculptures and a cabana

Cool stone slabs balance warm timber veneer cabinetry with intricate detailing in this serene centrepiece kitchen with generous scullery backup