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Maximising a sense of space and light – kitchen, lighting
This kitchen’s veined quartzite benchtops and dark brown-toned island and rear cabinetry make a material statement. Black pendants add to the two-tone decor
Modern home by prominent home builder features Resene surfaces inside and out
Light-filled and modern, this home benefits from key Resene paint choices
Centre of attention – bathroom, shower & bath
This renovation places the shower in the centre of the long wall of the ensuite, rather than in a corner as is more usual. What a difference a fresh design makes!
Two-storey showhome responds to its lake and mountain setting and offers a relaxed family lifestyle – new home, homebuilders
Strong and dramatic on the outside, spacious, light-filled and well-organised on the inside, this ...
5 common kitchen blunders and how to avoid them
Whether you're building new or renovating, your kitchen is a big ticket item you can't afford to get wrong. Here are some common mistakes and simple solutions to help your design your dream ...
How mosaic tiles were used to brighten this windowless bathroom
Got an irksome, immovable interior element? Try celebrating it. For this renovation an immovable curving apartment wall has been covered in twinkling mosaics – turning a n...
Want efficient heating with character for your extension?
A classic wood burner provides economic heating and adds a rustic feature to this contemporary living zone extension to a 1940s home ... plus hydronic heating contributes to the ...
A hand-crafted vanity gives this master suite a bespoke edge
Clean-lined and understated, this modest-sized bathroom features a hand-crafted vanity cabinet made up of faceted triangular shapes.
A black-gabled home in Queenstown is inspired by the surrounding scenery
Nestled into the hillside overlooking Lake Hayes, this new home by David Reid has been built to reflect the landscape and capture the surrounding views
Fresh layout adds bath space
A modest bathroom space? So, no room for that glamorous freestanding tub then? This contemporary bathroom renovation by designer Shane George rewrites that familiar design story
Essential renovation do's and don'ts
About to embark on a home renovation? We've asked Shelley Brockliss, design manager from Yellowfox, what you should and shouldn't do to achieve the best results
The interior of this Regent's Park home is dripping in luxury
From the dripping chandeliers down, this residence in London's elegant Regent’s Park, London, has been given a luxury, classic-modern makeover by designer Louise Bradley