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Considered and restrained design with a curated selection of materials and bespoke, intricate detailing delivers contemporary European luxury

Luxury may be an over used word but it more than applies to this arresting, fit-for-a-queen private home interior by Studio Marco Piva

Indoor/outdoor connection is all important in modern homes – these examples, from bifold doors to stacker sliders, are sure to inspire

It's got potential? So how did it turn out? Check out the total transformation at the back of this narrow terrace home

Views, privacy and maximised internal volumes were achieved in this house which also reflects the owner's involvement in the timber trade

This home’s street face features a glass gallery bisecting wood-clad volumes  – checkout the dramatically different cladding that faces the sea

Pools are a thing of joy for any family but before embarking on one, it's good to know the NZ Pool Industry Association has your back

20 times more efficient than your home, the haus.me Autonomous Off-the-Grid Smart House makes the most of its window walls on two sides

Clean-lined, modular and highly versatile – the Smile collection of toilets and bidets, from Casa Italiana, offers a chic, sculptural look

A sunny home that reflects a love of life and entertaining – this G.J. Gardner design boasts refined finishes and a family-friendly layout 

The exterior of this home has been transformed with new skylights sensibly facing upwards to maximise natural light on the interior

This home by Scarlett Architects was a 2020 Waikato/Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards Winner and DINZ Best Design Awards 2021 Finalist – the precision-crafted joinery is by RH Cabinetmakers