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Aesthetics, day-to-day functionality, energy conservation and the quality of interior environment are all closely considered in this indoor-outdoor family home

This country-look, quiet toned kitchen boasts refined timber joinery complete with a double door to the rear scullery that hides in plain sight 

Finger tile splashbacks in this scullery are highlighted with warm strip lighting positioned under the upper wall cabinetry – of course, the discreet strips also provide valuable task lighting 

Here, concealed under lighting accentuates and highlights the feature wall finish in a dramatic-look powder room

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Concealed lighting accentuates the various feature materials in this kitchen – not least the chunky Italian Antolini stone benchtop

A glass-fronted stall, pale tilework and an internally lit soap niche combine to make the most of this shower experience in an airy ensuite

Timber cladding meets glazed facade – this home's central living zone is transparent, with operable windows/doors playing a part in moderating the interior temperature

A dramatic Queenstown home, 90% clad in glass, makes the most of its mountain outlooks and keeps things snug thanks to ultra high spec window/door systems from Altus, fabricated and installed by Vistalite Otago  

In tune with the calm, pared back feel of the wider home, this main bathroom delivers a relaxing 'bath house' vibe where the stonework and dramatic tub take centre stage 

Tasmanian oak veneer joinery, offset with shaker cabinet doors, complements this kitchen's feature Aquila marble surfaces – finishes flow through to the well-appointed butler's pantry 

With strong material elements indoors and out – think board formed concrete walls and a hot rolled steel interior feature – this home also celebrates blending indoor and outdoor living, courtesy of giant stacking doors