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Starting with a prospect of a smaller space, the designer/owner changed all that, creating a his and hers ensuite with space, textures stone and a touch of bling

A new landscape design makes use of the rear garden’s northerly aspect and allows for functional and comfortable outdoor spaces that seamlessly extend from the existing roomy interior

Receptive to the play of light of the changing seasons and times of day, this zoned home also has cladding that melds into surrounding trees

Creating a new kitchen in what was once a warehouse environment required material connection with the fabric of the building and a focal point for gathered friends and a bottle or two of wine

A Federation-style bungalow in a quiet neighbourhood  has been refurbished and extended with a contemporary double-storey addition to the rear

The dark textured joinery material and brushed brass handles on this moody custom vanity ties with similar features in the nearby kitchen

Nestled into a picturesque hillside in the Taupō suburb of Kinloch, Wayne and Anna Kirk’s unique and stylish home has been designed as a welcoming, relaxing retreat

If you thought this designer dining table was in petrified wood, you'd be excused – designed by John Houshmand, it's cast in aluminium from a giant slab of oak

A dedicated servery window to the side of this kitchen means brunch arrives at your al fresco gathering warm and that ice-creams don't drip across floors

This master ensuite is cool in black, white and grey. Even the accessories – towel rails included – play a part in the monochromatic composition

Breakfast is the most warming meal – especially when served at one of this kitchen's two breakfast bars complete with radiators tucked in below 

The timber deck on this home connects tonally with the indoor use of reclaimed red brick and the natural backyard lawn and garden