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Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell takes delight in the changing of the new season.
The heart of it
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Practical magic
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Blue crush
A truly timeless bathroom shines in an Auckland renovation.
The benchmark of quality
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Cutting edge
An innovative shower design by Empire Glass that’s as practical as it is stylish.
Centre stage
Relax and rejuvenate in a glamorous fluted bath from Oakleys Plumbing Supplies.
Amp up your place
Discover the power of retrofitting, says Sarah Carson of eHaus.
Breathe easy
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Embracing opportunities
Dean McGuigan of Golden Homes on building a new home in a thriving location.
Relocation location
A move from Tāmakimakaurau to Wānaka found this family with an empty section and a house to build. Threefold Architecture created the masterpiece that resulted.
Making memories
A new design by JMAC Architecture is the perfect replacement for a much-loved bach on a Bay of Plenty beachfront.
Dream run
Care and craftsmanship exist here, in an easy-living new build in Christchurch by Gregg Architectural Builders.
Outside the box
This delightfully unpredictable home in Cass Bay, designed by Bull O’Sullivan Architecture, demonstrates that the journey of building a home can be just as magical as the end result.
Modest respite
Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell on a little design that means so much.
The bold and the beautiful
A new show home is ready to help you express your style, says Dean McGuigan of Golden Homes.
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