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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

For this pool house, paired wings stretch out into a covered courtyard while paired baton roofs further extend their reach

Rounded pendants connect with rounded dining table and chairs in this light-filled kitchen, dining, living extension

What could be more visually relaxing than a combined wood benchtop/dining table/work surface complete with a waterfall end 

Classic never goes out of style for a reason – this first-floor drawing room features large, romantic French doors opening onto a balcony

Entry  to this powder room is literally hidden in the woodwork – once inside, a giant round mirror accentuates the refined wood vanity

This sculptural sports centre by Brooks + Scarpa cheers up rain-stopped fixtures by turning raindrops into a water fall feature

This much loved kitchen responds to its apple horticulture-inspired home – timber cabinetry, soaring ceilings and great connections result

Even passing sheep look surprised when the cladding parts to reveal the rooms behind on this home – great for a lock and leave scenario

Open shelving in this bar area allows the homeowners to display curated glassware and treasures – dressing the space with a touch of glamour 

This contemporary, well connected Poggenpohl kitchen by Lara Farmilo is a refined yet understated match for its idyllic waterside situation

Hidden in a sea of Lume Green wall tiles, the green entry door to this bathroom has a classic grooved finish, more often seen on exterior doors