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How to light your bathroom right
Increasingly, the bathroom is the most considered room in the home and getting the lighting just right is part of this. Here we offer some tips to ensure your bathroom – and you – are seen in the best possibl...
A firepit is perfect for cold days and evenings
The seasons are changing – but why wait until you’re cold before getting your heating options sorted – your outdoors included? Landscape designer and creative director of Landart Landscapes ...
Earthy and raw interiors all the rage
From broken stone to natural elements of rattan and cane, this year it’s all about embracing raw-looking designs with crisp white interiors, says a prominent property stylist
Curvaceous by the sea
This home takes its design cues from the surrounding coastal environment. Elements include an earthy palette, softly rounded cladding curves and a fun glass-sided pool
This black and white kitchen is a class act
Located at the heart of the home, this black and white entertainer’s kitchen complements its surroundings while creating a strong presence of its own
Spa-like ensuite balances strong and soft aspects
This ensuite achieves a serene air despite its strong material palette. Touches like rounded edged elements play a part. The spa-like ambience is underpinned by adroit functionality
You're calling from where?
We often expect call centre helpers to be based in faraway places. But what if your on-line expert is chatting from a relaxed beach setting? This beach-themed call centre is designed to bring out the best in its emp...
Brutalist pyramid given a new life
Brutalist architecture looks like it will still be standing when humans are long gone and this Brutalist pyramid is certainly one enduring example – a symbol of dictatorship in a past life, it will soon be ...
Go with the flow
The concrete-look epoxy flooring in this house neatly ties together the kitchen and living areas. It also elevates the modern architectural feel
Exotic powder room backdrop
The brief for this powder room was simple. It had to be beautiful and functional. Together with natural stone surfaces, a Gio Ponti vanity mirror and shimmering Baresque wallpaper, it achieves this and so much more.
Grand Designs in Te Kowhai
The Landmark Homes Waikato showhome in rural Te Kowhai makes a strong impression as soon as you step through the main entrance. And that was exactly the intention when this large country home was dreamed up
Victorian renovation – taking advantage of timber
During this renovation, the designers decided to retain most of the charming Victorian cottage and add modern functionality