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Major renovation marries old with new delivering new home built on good bones
Contemporary renovation of 1970's home features open-plan living area, large terrace and pool
Sharp creases usually mean a well made bed. Here, they signify a well-made vanity
The underlit vanity in this ensuite continues the ‘folding’ motif found in the wider home. Made in the same batten finish as the bedroom wall, the do...
Standout character
A strong, L-shaped design with black cabinetry and brass accents celebrates form and connects with the home's wider contemporary aesthetic
Back to the land farmhouse remodel
It started out as a tired stone house and a number of outbuildings – but extensive renovation and additions has turned it into a character home that stays true to the original farmhouse style
The long view – decks bring a sense of space indoors
Outdoor living areas further extend the size of the living spaces in this home by Boon Team Architects
The ultimate outdoor entertainment guide
Are you a consummate entertainer? Entertaining outdoors comes with its share of difficulties, but with enough prep-work you can really wow your guests this spring and summer
Upon reflection
Modern surfaces, up-to-the-minute cabinetry and advanced hardware all come together in this family and entertainer’s kitchen
This bold home matches its landscape
Not sure how to clad your home? One effective way forward is to take local inspiration. This mountain home boasts geometric and angled larch rain screen upper cladding that references the site's many Kan...
Balancing scale, views and comfort was the biggest challenge in the design of this substantial home
Organising the space planning in a Y or propeller shape ensured this home met all of the owner’s specific requirements while mak...
Stepping into lifestyle
With glass sliders opening to decks at every turn and generous, open-plan interiors, this home by Landmark Homes North Shore matches a minimal footprint with maximum lifestyle. Along with the shiplap cedar cladding, the...
Dated ‘80s house gets a makeover
A dramatic cladding rethink and manipulation of internal spaces, including raised ceilings, has brought this home a more contemporary sensibility
Slender opportunity
In this rethink of an existing kitchen, improved space-planning enabled greater functionality and accentuated a key connection through the home