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Small and perfectly formed
This simple, high-quality home nestled amongst the sand dunes at Little Brighton Beach expands on the idea that a carefully designed small home can have big-house functionality
This bathroom is a celebration of wood and stone
A cantilevered vanity, freestanding tub and large format tiles give this master bathroom a spacious feel
Consumer NZ – why induction trumps gas
Cooking with gas rightly has its fans but things could potentially change in New Zealand given natural gas' impact on global warming, says Consumer NZ, and switching to comparable induction cooking mig...
When less becomes more
Converting this 50m² one bedroom apartment into a home for a family of five was an exercise in diagnostic thinking – together with a master class in space shuffling
Why you should consider an outdoor kitchen
How about adding space and versatility to your home? Plus improved connections to the outdoors and greater entertaining opportunities
This bathroom is an oasis of calm
Guests will love this relaxing bathroom by Natalie Du Bois
At home on the range
The choice of natural materials, strong indoor-outdoor connections and an interior design featuring solid, relaxed furniture and finishes all come together to give this modern Australian farmhouse a sense of connection to i...
Romantic rooftop garden connects with environment
This sprawling rooftop garden captures a sense of wild nature and natural relaxation while merging with the surroundings and celebrating the city outlooks
Separate rental and living space made possible by reno
In uncertain times it makes sense to optimise assets. Here's how one couple subdivided their home to rent out one area and live in the other
In this kitchen, the countertops do the talking
In this entertainer’s kitchen, high-gloss cabinetry reflects the high-rise apartment’s views while the tactile island is silky to the touch
Sustainable heritage building development set to be NZ’s largest construction reuse project
Commercial design in New Zealand is on course for a significant new green achievement. A category one listed heritage building in Aucklan...
A bathroom lover's delight
Marble look, large-format tiled surfaces and gold and chrome tapware are just two elements that give this ensuite a luxurious ambience.