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Home kitchen bathroom commercial design
Head – and shoulders
This Progetto rainhead shower has things well covered with a span that provides full coverage without much movement from the user
The fine art of belonging
Close in proximity and sharing the sparkling blue ocean views, the kitchen and dining table in this interior are also connected by their pristine white and wood tones
In touch with your world
The sculptural freestanding stone basin is just the start in this bathroom, where the wrap-around wall tiles add a strong textural component
Balanced complexion
For this renovation, the fineness of the repetitive steel screen and balustrade is contrasted by the solidity of the mass board-formed concrete planters
Warming sight
But that's all – this classic fireplace was kept on board for its unashamed good looks – its fossil fuel burning duties left in the past
Winter's coming – time to think about next summer
Pool construction today takes a few short weeks – but planning and design options are best looked at ahead – Cascade Pools makes this easy
Some takeaways are good for your health
The goal is a healthy-lifestyle family pool – and to help with that the NZ Pool Industry Association offers free information downloads to get you better informed
The Jam would have approved
In pursuit of meeting council laws, this new concrete-clad home heads straight underground while a metal trellis shades what is left above ground
Contemporary and in tune
This landscape design optimises the home's indoor-outdoor flow and includes an outdoor fireplace and teppanyaki along with a modern garden
When left on the shelf is a good thing
Anything taking pride of place on the open, under-lit shelving gracing the front of this kitchen island is prominently on display to the wider space
A tip for seamless flooring
A house of angles can make it tricky to line up floor boards. The answer? Add a distracting element where the board orientation changes, as seen here
Look to the sky
This living/dining/kitchen features a wall of windows stretching right up to the gabled roof line – a deep roof overhang mitigates solar gain