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This kitchen's rear cabinetry is in a glossy white glass to reflect the bush setting while the matt black island, with no reflection, evokes the earth

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

What's trending in kitchen layouts – open kitchens connected to open living spaces or perhaps a return to a separated off cooking space? We put the question to designers on the Trends Design Counci...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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