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Understated tones meet a colourful feature wall in this modern bathroom that's designed for children but with a touch of grown-up elegance

He wanted a contemporary house with simple detailing, she wanted an informal beach house on the water – both desires were met in this relaxed, light-filled residence where material connections and views to the water are a...

Soft-to-the-touch, fingerprint-resistant Italian laminate panels conceal a wealth of functionality in this stand-out kitchen by the sea

Breathtaking views of Lake Taupo and Mt Tauhara are only the beginning with this designer family home by respected homebuilder David Reid Homes

Views that go on forever in one direction, but only a few feet to your neighbour's lounge in another? A slatted screen at the end of this home hides near neig...

Professional designer Shane George creates warm, practical kitchens that are tasteful, not overdone, and won't date in a hurry – and importantly kitchens that ar...

Prefer a light menu? Light and bright ran the brief for this family kitchen featuring light-toned cabinetry in Hoop Pine veneer and white laminate

A modest bathroom space? So, no room for that glamorous freestanding tub then? This renovation rewrites that familiar design story

Want your interiors to connect with your home's outlooks? Beyond the swivel mirrors in this master ensuite, an Elitis wallpaper in the dressing room picks up on the more metallic hues of the harbo...

A pristine heritage frontage and roofline give no hint as to the spectacular changes delivered at the rear of this modern lifestyle renovation

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An Arts and Crafts theme marries this textured, patterned bathroom with its existing heritage building while facilitating an urban family lifestyle