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The rear garden features a resort-style pool & cabana while the front garden celebrates a refined frontage complete with a translucent fence, modern gates and a glass-covered gatehouse – the connecting side passage is equally...

A 1970s-inspired bathroom featuring custom stained oak cabinetry, wall-to-wall mosaic tiles, picture windows, and earthen tones inspired by the owners' collected pots and porcelain pieces

The heritage character of the house and the calm feeling of its addition come together through cladding and tonal pairings – the home in white painted brick, the addition with a white baton facade

Part of a wider renovation, this kitchen is divided into two areas of operation – delineated at a glance by the two different new floor treatments: large white porcelain tiles meet parquet flooring tightly laid in stack bond

A floating panelled timber headboard wall creates a feature for this master bedroom while screening the master ensuite and walk-in robe from the bedroom proper

For this dramatic landscaping project, the dynamic shapes of the topiary in the raised planters are set between the lawn and garden – this placement creates a standout feature within the inner garden

Going up the wall saves on space especially for those with only a limited backyard or balcony to work with – one idea of many in this outdoor living story on green wall advantages and opportunities

This apartment has been curated to give a homely, feminine appeal with a quirky look and feel – the half arc as a design motif plays its part in this, even echoed in the living room's open storage solution

Maintaining material consistency across a large space without creating visual monotony was a consideration for this kitchen – European White Oak served as the foundation, yet depth and variation were introduced through nuanced change...

This bathroom evokes the warm-toned vibe of historic Arrowtown – earthy tones, tactile finishes, and muted colour combine to create a dramatic yet calming space that feels welcoming, grounded and refined

Giant windows frame broad sea views in this fanned out, highly sustainable home constructed using precast insulated concrete panels – solar power and water recycling are just two green moves of many in this planet-friendly design

Slender drop pendants aren't the only light show in play when it comes to this bold yet pared back kitchen, with concealed LED lighting and ceiling spot lines also playing their part – the wall ovens are equally understated