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New layout, materials and finishes bring dramatic changes to outdated kitchen – interiors, furniture
Is your furniture and cabinetry working hard enough? A freestanding cabinet serves double duty as storage as well as room divid...
Masculine mood – kitchen, benchtops
Bigger is better, right? Sometimes. Slender Dekton benchtops bring a sophisticated touch to this kitchen. Get more professional, on-trend insights on the Trends Kitchen Hub
Winning branch design
Design inspired by the Toyota Way logo of a tree with 12 branches wins NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards
An open gesture from China to the maritime world
Reaching out – the imaginative National Maritime Museum of China is a product of a strong architectural vision from Cox Architecture and ground-breaking digital modelling
Sharing the scenery
Prior to this master suite rethink, only the bedroom took in the sea views. But that's all changed now.
Everything is connected visually in this master suite – including paint colour choices – social
A dark-toned feature wall in this master ensuite contrasts with the prevailing pale tones and brings balance with outlooks to an adja...
Small footprint takes great architectural stride
The urban world is a crowded world and going up does seems the only way forward. But that doesn't mean grey tower blocks reaching for the distant sky. XS House is the story of how two parki...
Signs of the times
How could street sign-style graphics portray key messages in these unprecedented times? Dylan Coonrad, creative director at CannonDesign, comes up with some suggestions ... with a touch of humour
Sleek new kitchen has both a clean-lined design and an organic feel – kitchen, cabinetry
For this kitchen, the main black surface is viewed on entering the kitchen from the rear or while working in it. The designer contrasted the...
Balancing scale, views and comfort was the biggest challenge in the design of this substantial home – new home, home builder
This home looks stunning and is organised for an easy life – the right home builder creates a home...
Indonesian resort style dovetails modern Australian architecture – bathrooms, baths & showers
Okay, not quite – but your thoughts might just sail away in this tub in a luxury riverside home positioned to make the most of its rive...
Renovation creates large open-plan living space and opens interior to the backyard – renovation, splashback
Galvanised steel from an existing porch roof has been sealed and repurposed as a rustic splashback in this kitchen, he...