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Your backyard pool is an oasis of fun – Covers 4 Pools NZ has several options to keep it warm and safe – here we focus on two favourites

Enhancing a classic home for modern living starts with the windows – thermally efficient window/door systems from Altus open up this classic Ponsonby villa

Clean, strong architecture meets rugged, thermally efficient window/door systems from Altus for this light-filled, award-winning Lake Te Anau home

Reasons to love winter – the VisionLINE Taurus wood-burning fireplaces from The Fireplace offer style, performance, efficiency and versatile installation 

Many things inform great bathroom design – here, astute material choices create atmosphere and contribute to the coherence of the wider home

This renovation integrates modern living with the home’s original character, while creating a seamless connection to its beautiful garden setting

On the street side, this home honours a 1940s cottage once on the site – but at the rear, it's all change for contemporary looks and living

An industrial-inspired colour and material palette give this master ensuite an immersive presence – a dramatic vanity also makes its presence felt

Two major plusses of the right pool cover are trapping heat for energy savings and locking in water safety – here experts Covers 4 Pools NZ outlines two of the company's m...

This light-filled, award-winning home connects to its coastal setting through adroit architecture and thermally efficient window/door systems from Altus

New or renovated bathroom on the way? Our choice of basin types the look of our bathroom – and its functionality – here are five bathroom basin types to get you thinking about...

Textured finishes create design presence for this kitchen boasting island seating, savvy appliance locations, a bar area, and well-planned storage