This home in a beachy New Plymouth suburb stands out for all the right reasons. For one, the contrasting vertical shiplap cedar and black cladding creates depth, texture and interest. The four-bedroom beauty that sits prominently on its corner site has more tricks up its sleeve, and all are well illuminated. Open the front door and you’ll find an entrance hall bathed in light, thanks to four cleverly positioned skylights. Polished concrete floors guide you to the open-plan living and kitchen wing, where you’re in for more of the light fantastic. Sliders invite the sun in and coax those who live here out to a portico with a plywood-lined ceiling. It’s just the spot for hosting gatherings and enjoying relaxed family meals. From here, decking wraps the house in an L-shape. The kitchen, in tasteful slate-grey and pale hues, has all the mod-cons, including a good-sized scullery. The 243sqm home has been designed with family living in mind, and has an office for days when parents need to work from home. There’s also an internally accessed double garage, HVAC system and extras such as designer lights.