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5-star serenity – basins & taps
Stone look grey wall tiles find a mid tone between the white vanity benchtop and sink and the contrasting black tapware in this balanced, relaxing bathroom design
Balancing scale, views and comfort was the biggest challenge in the design of this substantial home – furniture
This dining setting is part of a space that has its own defined identity, yet it still feels connected to the wid...
New family home makes the most of prized views from its bayside site without compromising privacy – Cladding
With mesh panel strategically positioned in front of the upper floor bedroom window of this large family home, occupa...
Two-wing family home provides balance of family interaction and future independence as the kids get older – new homes, roofing
Galvanised corrugated iron roofing wrapping down the sides of this house is a nod to an iconic ...
Maximising a sense of space and light
The central feature of a wider home renovation, this kitchen still achieves a minimalist aesthetic
Between mountain and ocean
Attracting an Honor Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects awards, this dramatic landscape design draws on its elemental surroundings
Is your renovation budget realistic?
Looking to transform your home or bathroom? Renovation costs will surely be on your mind. It’s worth making sure you can afford the build, before you begin investing in things like building consents and ...
High-vis star sells high-vis apartment
Did you ever see the alternative Hunger Games where they battled not to the death but for who could have the best Manhattan penthouse? Well superstar Jennifer Lawrence starred in and won that game too....
Large house on difficult steep slope is partly dug into the hillside to create a basement platform for the upper levels – interiors – flooring
Wood floors, wood-finished walls and a feature timber ceiling, together with...
Marble, metal and minimalist
With exotic feature surfaces of marble and an aged metal look finish, there's not really much point in detracting with fussy details. Push-to-open cabinets and integrated vanity function both play their part in th...
Warm meets semi industrial in this kitchen with a central sculptural island – cabinetry
The faceted design of the island in this kitchen by Austin Maynard Architects creates the look of an over-sized chopped block of wood
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