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Carrara oval mosaics, from Tile Space, provide interest at the rear of this appliance pantry – an appropriate inclusion for a kitchen overlooking a popular Auckland beachfront 

This home celebrates the classic barn vibe – but look closer, one of the rugged Heritage Tray Colorcote roofs, by Dimond, has an additional feature

This capacious scullery features open wood cabinetry and display shelving with an under-cabinet LED strip providing both task lighting and design interest

Hand-painted glass wall panels and a floating coral-themed wall sconce by VooDoo Glass, designed by Lisa de Boer, are just some highlights of this bathroom – then there's the illuminated basins!

Here, Copper Hansa tapware, from Franklin’s Bathroomware, complements the brown, copper-look tiles behind and goes well with the earthy tones used in the rest of the bathroom

This home celebrates a restrained material palette, including selected timbers and fine steel windows – here, the living room at night showing the emphasis on interior warm wood elements

A master suite is transformed into a luxurious private retreat – the now light-filled space includes a walk-in robe, ensuite, the master bedroom that drinks in its ocean views and a library/study/reading zone 

A 'garden room' extension better connects this home to its new lush garden environment – this glass-walled space and other design improvements create a restful interior that celebrates organic lines and natural finishes

This kitchen deftly balances a sculptural presence with sound functionality – form, materiality, and subtle detailing are all on show while integrated appliances and a discreet pantry all keep their head down

This roomy beach house with expansive upstairs living and deck spaces responds adroitly to its setting – cladding, interior finishes and external main entry staircase all create architectural interest

Nothing says industrial chic like these chunky gas trivets – looking the more rugged with a backdrop of Marazzi Grande – Iron Dark glazed porcelain surfaces

Something you don't see every day – handcrafted illuminated Oxyform-resin basins with integrated ILLUMI™ Lighthbox (on sensor) from the Pearl Collection in Onyx, sourced from The Basin Lab