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These 5 living rooms all have one stylish thing in common
Minimalist, monochrome and so dreamy, just looking at these living rooms will make you feel relaxed. Discover their common design secret and steal their style
Classic meets contemporary in this bungalow bathroom renovation
A renovation project by architect Carolyn Smith of Architecture Smith + Scully has brought a transitional bungalow, previously altered in the 1970s, up to modern spec, thr...
This cedar-clad home feels like a retreat beside the river
River one side, busy road the other, this home tucks into its own world, only revealing its stunning, up-close-and-personal outlooks when it wants to
How this dramatic black kitchen was designed as three layers
Island, rear cabinetry, scullery – three layers, all connected, all eye-catching. This kitchen is tiered for function but also design.
This young family's bathroom was designed to be at one with nature
Many New Zealand homeowners aren't short on sumptuous bush outlooks. However, if this is the story with your home, how exactly do you make the most of it? Such was the...
How a major renovation opened up this bedroom to views
Large windows in this renovated first floor of a terraced home make the most of views to a courtyard and private garden at the back of the house
New lean-to adds valuable space to this retro kitchen makeover
Panelled doors, traditional cabinetry pulls, a retro fridge and subway tiles are all in keeping with the age of the home in this kitchen renovation
Five linked pavilions resembling farm buildings add up to one luxury home in a rural setting
From a distance, this rural home resembles a group of classic farm buildings while closer up, the strong architectural forms reflect a m...
Textured cabinetry contrast the smooth stone bench top in this kitchen
There are more ways to coordinate than with colour. The 3D nature of the staved tall cabinet faces and doors in this kitchen contrasts the smooth texture of the ma...
Why a fire pit could be your simple solution to cosy outdoor living
It’s not difficult to create a fire space that looks like it’s always been there. The more you use it the more it will season and look great where you’ve set it up
The interior of this home is wrapped in warm woody tones
For this dream house in a dream setting, the upstairs in the central block takes in spectacular mountain and lake views. The low-slung furniture tones with the wood interiors and ...
Clean lined but with an emphasis on natural materials, this kitchen doesn’t get in the way of its golf fairway views – taps
When it comes to great kitchen design, nothing is simply utilitarian – this benchtop tap is an exce...