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This transformative renovation, by Buildology, introduces a light-filled, modern rear living space that dovetails with the classic detailing of the original home and flows to the outdoors

Your backyard pool is an oasis of fun – Covers 4 Pools NZ has several options to keep it warm and safe – here we focus on two favourites

This cliff-side home is all about year round indoor-outdoor enjoyment – pride of place in the central outdoor room is a Jetmaster Alfresco Outdoor Wood Fireplace, by The Fireplace

Clean, strong architecture meets rugged, thermally efficient window/door systems from Altus for this light-filled, award-winning Lake Te Anau home

This reinvented home, by Buildology, offers a serene escape in the heart of the city – privacy from the street, luxurious interiors and a sense of lightness and tranquility result

Reasons to love winter – the VisionLINE Taurus wood-burning fireplaces from The Fireplace offer style, performance, efficiency and versatile installation 

Many things inform great bathroom design – here, astute material choices create atmosphere and contribute to the coherence of the wider home

On the street side, this home honours a 1940s cottage once on the site – but at the rear, it's all change for contemporary looks and living

This renovation integrates modern living with the home’s original character, while creating a seamless connection to its beautiful garden setting

An industrial-inspired colour and material palette give this master ensuite an immersive presence – a dramatic vanity also makes its presence felt

This light-filled, award-winning home connects to its coastal setting through adroit architecture and thermally efficient window/door systems from Altus

Two major plusses of the right pool cover are trapping heat for energy savings and locking in water safety – here experts Covers 4 Pools NZ outlines two of the company's m...