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Edra, Poliform & Moroso furniture pieces populate this expansive living space – fair to say, a vibrant, artistic look was high on the interior design agenda

A slender floor-to-ceiling window in this entry hallway meets its match with a corresponding elongated skylight above – one of two in the light-filled home

Recycling of materials, including an edging of old red bricks, contributes a sense of age to this landscape project – brickwork and lawn combine to create a look that has a sense of place and a style 

This penthouse has it all – there's the views, the refined dining setting, a chunky stone counter, oh and those flying saucers – in reality, artistic pendants by Brazilian designer Bertjan Pot

In tune with the wider barn home aesthetic, this kitchen celebrates a rustic aesthetic – the front kitchen, with its character surfaces, is supported by the hard-working rear kitchen

Four gabled wings separate areas of use in this home, while providing shelter for an outdoor lounge – stone, metal and timber cladding connects with the rugged landscape

Historically, these spaces were modest and under-considered – however, lifestyles have changed, and now they're coming into their own – designer Jennie Dunlop points the way forward

This home celebrates the classic barn vibe – but look closer, one of the rugged Heritage Tray Colorcote roofs, by Dimond, has an additional feature

Carrara oval mosaics, from Tile Space, provide interest at the rear of this appliance pantry – an appropriate inclusion for a kitchen overlooking a popular Auckland beachfront 

Hand-painted glass wall panels and a floating coral-themed wall sconce by VooDoo Glass, designed by Lisa de Boer, are just some highlights of this bathroom – then there's the illuminated basins!

Here, Copper Hansa tapware, from Franklin’s Bathroomware, complements the brown, copper-look tiles behind and goes well with the earthy tones used in the rest of the bathroom

This capacious scullery features open wood cabinetry and display shelving with an under-cabinet LED strip providing both task lighting and design interest