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The owners requested a ‘dark’ and ‘moody’ look for this kitchen – the Negresco granite island, dark-stained Ash timber cabinetry and blackened steel plate doors hiding the extractor all deliver

This kitchen's quiet cabinetry colour palette avoids competing with the wider aesthetic, Berrini Honed Quartzite Benchtop and white oak flooring included

Dimond Roofing celebrates 60 years as a leader in New Zealand's roofing and cladding industries – innovation, impeccable quality, proven service and core sustainability are all part of the success story

Concealed lighting creates a soft ambience in this master bedroom – a place where flattering lighting is always welcome

Looking to downsize yet stay in the neighbourhood you love? These two high-end townhouses are designed for just such a buyer and are future-proofed into the bargain

Natural materials, soaring cabinetry, and layered textures come together in a kitchen that accentuates its lodge-like setting – a temperature controlled wine room adds to the refinement

How best to evoke a coastal theme for a bathroom by the sea? Here, the use of natural stone and timber-look finishes gets the vibe just right

This generous walk-in robe/dressing room really has it all – wall-to-wall clothing storage, a skylight overhead and even a special throne for the slippers

A Gaggenau oven and cooktop, with industrial strength ventilation overhead, recede visually but stand out in terms of functionality in this bold, atmosphere-plus kitchen 

This kitchen is in step with its home's lodge-like vibe – under the hardwood beams, the island is clad in Shinnoki Walnut timber to advance the lodge theme and complement the rustic beams

This bathroom celebrates the vibrancy of Mexico – a splashback comprising colourful hand made Mexican wall tiles connects with the equally colour-rich Mexican vanity basin

Starke tapware, by Axor, adds a clean-lined, contemporary accent to this refined bathroom which also features soft tones and classically finished wall cabinetry