Article Images / Opposites attract

A ladder offers restricted access to the roof from a courtyard linking the office and kitchen.

Article Images / Point of difference

Article Images / At one with the land

Resene Pohutukawa Red is a colour accent that appears throughout the house.

Article Images / A touch of class

The Kitchen Company, specialists in top end kitchen design, manufactured and installed this kitchen. In this holiday hom...

Article Images / Framework

The linear nature of the room is separated by the central stairwell.

Article Images / Complementary outlooks

Sandra Banks designs kitchens using a diverse range of materials and layouts. Kitchens on Thorndon manufactures these de...

Article Images / At one with the land

Windows throughout the house are positioned to capture views from different angles, including the tree canopy, which can...

Article Images / Kitchen convenience

To complement the appliance selection, Kitchen'Things also offers cabinetry from European manufacturers Leicht and Compr...

Article Images / Beneath the surface

Drawers and cabinets in the island, as well as a scullery, increase the kitchen's functionality.

Article Images / Well-kept secret

The dining room is, like all other spaces on the ground level, only separated from the foyer by tall, rotating glass doo...

Article Images / Italian flair

The clean lines of the Varenna system promote a crisp, uncluttered appearance.

Article Images / Fond memories

Both the cabinets and floors are made from bamboo, a popular product, as it is an environmentally sustainable material.

Article Images / Nature trail

The semi-freestanding red wall is both a structural and visual element.

Article Images / Fine lines

Outside the apartment tubular aluminium sunshades are visible. The architect says the sunshades protect residents from g...

Article Images / Scene stealer

A series of grey tinted glass screens and a floating mirror, suspended on stainless steel rods above the vanity, makes t...

Article Images / Beachcomber

A copper feature grid provides interest from the street and offers privacy for the occupants.