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This home, by Box, appears small and bijou from the street but beyond the front door opens up to spectacular views of aqua sea and cliffs

Here, a bathroom renovation maximises space and light with a new layout, skylight, and calming coastal colours

Dramatic black cabinetry is matched with marble-look ceramic tiles in this now well-connected kitchen complete with hidden scullery and verdant outlook

Cabinet handles bring opportunity to introduce pops of old-world brass into this villa kitchen – the tapware follows suit

A vibrant Mexican basin, chosen by the owners, adds to the wider colourful aesthetic in this impactful bathroom

A functional industrial style ladder provides easy access to this kitchen's taller cabinetry while adding to the moody aesthetic

The owner wanted a bathroom design to soften the solid angular design of the house – and the custom vanity, with its curved leg elements, responded

New Zealanders are all about indoor-outdoor living and G.J. Gardner's designs celebrate that – these great spaces are welcoming even in cooler weather

Clean-lined landscape design blends seamlessly with modern architecture – outdoor entertaining, lush plantings, and thoughtful details create a serene retreat

Featuring sustainable materials, a barn-inspired design, and rural outlooks, this grand home seamlessly blends classic and modern elements

Neo-classic design dovetails modern functionality in this interior renovation, by Alexander &CO, complete with pool and ocean views

A multi-generational cottage characterised by three soaring volumes and stepped floors harmonises with its sloping lakeside site