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Making glass balustrades, doors, partitions and canopies is the speciality of New Bright Glass

With its crisp, minimalist styling and new Fisher & Paykel appliances, this kitchen is fully equipped for a modern lifestyle

Traditional building materials can be used in innovative ways as these projects illustrate

To create a modern look, this home is clad with Ulltraclad weatherboards from Ullrich Aluminium

Like a traditional European farmhouse, this new masonry villa wraps around the curve of a hillside. Designed by Masonry Design Solutions, the house has a symmetry that enhances its commanding presence

Solid block and mortar construction is not the only dependable aspect of this Spinnaker Bay, Beachlands, showhome from Jalcon Homes

Watching the flickering flame of a gas fire is an almostinstant way of slowing down and relaxing at home

Water-tight materials were chosen for the cladding

Being able to view and compare a variety of appliances in the one place means decision making is a whole lot easier

Keeping a children's bathroom free from grubby handprints is simple with Resene paints

Traditional barrel roofing tiles add authenticity

It's not just how it looks today it's how it looks in 30 years. Palliside cladding is built to go the distance