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Bubbles anyone?
This apartment interior wants for nothing – a refined dining table, stone bench, big city views and intoxicating chandelier pendants overhead
Floating on a cloud
Down on the streets it's hot and busy, but far above this apartment's plush sofas provide for a luxurious vantage point – quiet tones let the outlooks shine
Safety meets savings – pool covers that really have you covered
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...
Warm and welcoming
Simple and strong shapes ran the new home brief and the kitchen cabinetry certainly kept up with the programme – the warmth of wood captured in bold cabinetry
Shellfish please
A seafood platter pushed across the island would seem appropriate in this new home that echoes the nautical theme that the seaside location calls to mind
Safe design option
In pre-fridge days, a special 'safe' cabinet had a mesh front and was open to the outdoors at the back – old fashioned cooling – now mesh is the chicest kitchen feature around
Power of contrast
Contrast can bring out the best of two things – for this space an angular kitchen island plays against a round-cornered timber dining table
Unlocking lifestyle – how much does a spa cost to run?
The cost of a spa is only half the picture – what does it cost to run? Here, HotSpring provides an experienced word up on what to look for and what to avoid
Clean & light
Concealed lighting plays up the soap niche in this shower stall faced in burnished tiles from Designa Ceramic Tiles
Face of refinement
Dramatic black cabinetry is matched with marble-look ceramic tiles in this now well-connected kitchen complete with hidden scullery and verdant outlook
Into the blue
This home, by Box, appears small and bijou from the street but beyond the front door opens up to spectacular views of aqua sea and cliffs
Calm coastal atmosphere
Here, a bathroom renovation maximises space and light with a new layout, skylight, and calming coastal colours