Article Images / Pure geometry

A trellis-covered courtyard is sheltered from the prevailing winds.

Article Images / Eye for detail

Full height cabinetry maximises storage space.

Article Images / Classic meets contemporary

In conjunction with an upgrade of 86 Customhouse Quay, architectural firm Custance reinvented the five floors occupied b...

Article Images / Landmark decision

To cater to contemporary lifestyles, there is now a large, open-plan kitchen and family living area. A scullery behind t...

Article Images / Out from the crowd

Dark mahogany floors provide contrast to the muted tones of the attic walls. The steep, pitched roof was designed to cre...

Article Images / Historically modern

The exterior colour was chosen to blend in with the surrounding heritage homes, but to also provide enough contrast betw...

Article Images / Engaging character

1 main kitchen work area, 2 butler's pantry, 3 eating alcove, 4 family room, 5 formal dining room.

Article Images / All the right ingredients

The owner does most of the food prep work at this countertop. On the floor, 24-inch limestone tiles enhance the clean, u...

Article Images / Character building

Space for a new kitchen and dining area was created for this 1930s home by extending the front of the house. An island w...

Article Images / Prize giving

Taranaki designer Cauley Hurrell won the NKBA award for Best Kitchen under $12,000 with this contemporary, linear design...

Article Images / From ideas to reality

This period kitchen features detailed cornices, heart rimu and granite benchtops, and a butler's pantry, all creating a...

Article Images / Far horizons

The formal living room opens to expansive decking and glazed railings. The double-height volume of the room enhances its...

Article Images / Natural selection

The dark-coloured, open shelves below are designed to precisely match the window proportions. From the island bench, the...

Article Images / Tranquil approach

A step leading to the media room is indicative of the rambling floor plan. To the right, a panel rolls out, sectioning o...

Article Images / Beachcomber

This home presents very different aspects from its street-side and beach-side front-ages. Form, on both sides, closely f...

Article Images / At the beach

Narrow windows and open shelves are recessed into the wall. The slot windows let in good light, while ensuring privacy f...

Article Images / Common room

1 entrance, 2 reception, 3 meeting room, 4 breakout area, 5 workstations, 6 library

Article Images / Symmetry and style

Wide drawers under the island, and full-depth overhead cabinets provide comprehensive kitchen storage. A hot water cylin...

Article Images / Cityscape

A simple material palette characterises this city townhouse kitchen. The benchtops and appliances are stainless steel, w...

Article Images / Front to back

The open layout ensures the dining area receives natural light.

Article Images / Queen bee

Antique dining chairs from London have been upholstered in a custom-designed fabric from Diamond and Baratta. The fronts...