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This kitchen island celebrates classic design lines but packs a wealth of modern functionality – full-size Fisher & Paykel ovens are just the start

Custom iron and glass walls/windows bring light and visual connection where it's wanted for this living/dining/kitchen interior revamp

Desigend by Lara Farmilo, Poggenpohl Studio, this high-functioning kitchen combines minimalist charm with character connections to the home

Brass mosaic wall tiles, a marble pedestal basin, and brass & bronze hardware – but wait, there's more – this powder room plays music on entry

Skylights bring warmth and light into this covered outdoor space – and if clouds threaten, the heater ensures there's still warmth from above

As part of this future-proofing renovation, two homes were demolished to the slab and rebuilt with a sustainable envelope and long-lasting materials

Curvaceous and comfortable wood furniture completes this apartment interior – tying back to the apartment's ceiling and floors

Someone's clearly watching the wrong screen on this renovated home's central black steel television and fireplace living room element

This kitchen represents a balancing act – functionality sits well with an exceptional aesthetic while staying true to the architectural integrity of the home

The old is swept aside, for this contemporary master ensuite, with a new wall-hung vanity, sculptural tub and a sense of lightness all featuring

This bold home utilises every surface and orientation to optimise the owners' connection to their setting – size is downplayed while sustainability is to the fore

These four contemporary G.J. Gardner showhomes are some of the most popular and visited – which one sets you dreaming?