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Oh contraire! Unless the ideas of filtered, diaphanous light and relaxed daytime privacy are also out of favour. A sheer wall has a different meaning in this bedroom

In proportion with the adjacent island, this plank-formed, living edge dining table brings a rustic element to the modern kitchen and living area

When a surfer, in this case an All Black giant, builds a bach they want it to be chic, relaxed and low maintenance – this design, with key tile and flooring selections from The Tile Depot, delivers

These lawn set pavers lead to the most magical semi-circular, harbour-front seating arrangement – it may not be all about the journey, but it helps

For Moët Hennessy's new workspaces in Paris, Barbarito Bancel architects upheld the company's values, enhanced the site’s Art Deco heritage, and initiated a cultural transformation 

Of course bathrooms are private, but not all the time – this bathroom is designed with lightness, flow and high visibility in mind

Spacious and sumptuous, this grand home has an architectural presence while an earthy colour palette warms the exterior and interior

The strong interiors in this home – kitchen and kitchen splashback included – provide a contrast to the organic lines and natural hues outside the windows

This new Taupō Showhome has been designed to offer a low maintenance lifestyle, without compromising on space – or style. Lock-and-leave? Not a problem

Part of a Modernist home, this interior boasts lavish living spaces – the sofa is upholstered in a plush natural chenille while the coffee table is an Yves Klein gold leaf limited edition piece

Several design elements give this bathroom a classic feel – including distressed tiles that look like they are peeling back over time to reveal an even older history

MOD’s re-casting of the typical Wealth Hub as a “Banking Conservatory” was to challenge the conventions associated with a high net-worth banking experience