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The cost of a spa is only half the picture – what does it cost to run? Here, HotSpring provides an experienced word up on what to look for and what to avoid

Contrast can bring out the best of two things – for this space an angular kitchen island plays against a round-cornered timber dining table

Concealed lighting plays up the soap niche in this shower stall faced in burnished tiles from Designa Ceramic Tiles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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