Amelia Holmes highlights nine understated design finds that don’t need to shout.
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Do the maths and this 60-metre by 6-metre house adds up to the complete package. At 360 square metres, it delivers 360-degree living — as
Amelia Holmes highlights nine understated design finds that don’t need to shout.
In the Coromandel, a home with a humble profile and a thoughtful design makes the most of a stunning location.
Built with awe-inspiring attention to detail, this Arrowtown home is a fresh interpretation of a familiar Otago rural vernacular.
This sculptural Northland bach is a perfect north arrow on a remote farm high above the sea.
With the sun on its bow and the community at its stern, this is a house in which the elements are always front of mind.
Do the maths and this 60-metre by 6-metre house adds up to the complete package. At 360 square metres, it delivers 360-degree living — as
Perched on the banks of the Waikato River, this home by Chow Hill Architects resists a singular orientation. With no real front or back, it’s
Fantini’s Sailing tapware, with its precise lines and subtle maritime influences, anchors the 2025 Bathroom of the Year — a perfect foil to the room’s
In Wānaka, this holiday home’s interior by Strutt Studios relies on a touch of Bauhaus and a lot of bravery for a refreshing and forward-thinking