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The owners requested a ‘dark’ and ‘moody’ look for this kitchen – the Negresco granite island, dark-stained Ash timber cabinetry and blackened steel plate doors hiding the extractor all deliver

Concealed lighting creates a soft ambience in this master bedroom – a place where flattering lighting is always welcome

This bathroom features mosaic finger tiles used throughout, chosen for their aesthetics and in part to create the illusion of a larger room – by drawing the eye to every inch of space

Dimond Roofing celebrates 60 years as a leader in New Zealand's roofing and cladding industries – innovation, impeccable quality, proven service and core sustainability are all part of the success story

Looking to downsize yet stay in the neighbourhood you love? These two high-end townhouses are designed for just such a buyer and are future-proofed into the bargain

Natural materials, soaring cabinetry, and layered textures come together in a kitchen that accentuates its lodge-like setting – a temperature controlled wine room adds to the refinement

How best to evoke a coastal theme for a bathroom by the sea? Here, the use of natural stone and timber-look finishes gets the vibe just right

A Gaggenau oven and cooktop, with industrial strength ventilation overhead, recede visually but stand out in terms of functionality in this bold, atmosphere-plus kitchen 

Starke tapware, by Axor, adds a clean-lined, contemporary accent to this refined bathroom which also features soft tones and classically finished wall cabinetry

This generous walk-in robe/dressing room really has it all – wall-to-wall clothing storage, a skylight overhead and even a special throne for the slippers

This bathroom celebrates the vibrancy of Mexico – a splashback comprising colourful hand made Mexican wall tiles connects with the equally colour-rich Mexican vanity basin

This kitchen is in step with its home's lodge-like vibe – under the hardwood beams, the island is clad in Shinnoki Walnut timber to advance the lodge theme and complement the rustic beams