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Here are 10 good reasons to consider a bidet, together with what to look out for when choosing one

Known as the ‘black barn’, this family home explores the use of contrast and volume. From asymmetric lines to large vaulted spaces, discover how all the design details in this home tell a story

A sleek, sculptural island fronts this finely crafted kitchen that has a dedicated place for everything, replacing a cramped, outdated workspace. The new kitchen is suitable to be used by one or many at the same time

This elegant Hamptons style kitchen includes a wealth of detailing and downplayed functionality

This cottage was transformed into a modern beach house with a sophisticated interplay of natural materials and considered volumetric arrangement

It’s almost inevitable that a carpet will get stained at some point. No matter how careful you are, it only takes one spilt drink or accident from your pet to cause an unsightly stain. Fortunat...

We all want a great looking garden for the family to enjoy over summer – but often pay no attention to the lawn until it's too late. Here are the five most common lawn problems you ...

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...

No need for a shower in this bathroom as there are two other bathrooms in the home. Instead, the bathtub, which is accentuated by the tiles, is firmly the centre of attention

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 dramatic home has been transformed by design duo Cortney & Robert Novogratz – collectively The Novogratz. Here they also share some effective interior design shortcuts that informe...

What started as a simple renovation of a workers cottage turned into a substantial, multi-year project. The results are impressive