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Thoughtful design strategies create a culture-rich, courtyard home that's both private & transparent, addressing constraints on all sides

Soft tones, feature curves, and an uninterrupted view of the harbour were all on the menu for this reconsidered kitchen

For a subterranean room, this adult's bedroom attracts a lot of natural light – windows shaped to purpose played a part

Bluestone pavers are a feature of this backyard escape – they also make for a loose connection with the home's red brick cladding

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

A Buddy Floor Mount Bath Filler in Brushed Copper from Plumbline offers a practical-meets-sculptural feature in this bathroom

If furniture were a state of mind, this bedroom retreat has a relaxed, artistic, laid back way of thinking

A built-in study desk with storage overhead means there are no I-can't-find-space excuses for this hard-working student

Here, a wood slat design for the bar creates a warm, intimate feeling – then there's the dramatic glass table support

Not everything has to stand out – this cabinet fades into the wallpaper, part of an interior where each room tells its own colour story

For this outdoor living project, Kwila stairs feature concealed lighting – both for looks and for safety

... and from above! Wood floors and rattan pendants both contribute to a warm vibe in this new home's open-plan living spaces