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Nestled into mountain foothills sits the larch-clad Skylark Cabin, shaped by purposefully framing views of the mountains, stars and, yes, swirling skylarks

With sandy tones, elegant soft touches and a flowing family-friendly layout, this G.J.Gardner Palm Springs showhome is all about relaxed, stylish living

Spacious and sumptuous, this grand home has an architectural presence while an earthy colour palette warms the exterior and interior

This new Taupō Showhome has been designed to offer a low maintenance lifestyle, without compromising on space – or style. Lock-and-leave? Not a problem

Part of a Modernist home, this interior boasts lavish living spaces – the sofa is upholstered in a plush natural chenille while the coffee table is an Yves Klein gold leaf limited edition piece

A new home for the owner at the rear of a block and renovated original house at the front for her son’s family – with a communal pavilion and garden between 

This home exhibits great indoor-outdoor flow – and that includes the feature timber ceiling that continues seamlessly outdoors as generous soffits

Passive heating and cooling are features of this home which is designed to sit well with its neighbours – through sightlines pick up on mature trees 

A high-ceilinged, open-plan space is complemented by a tall kitchen with a cantilevered benchtop and integrated rear workstation – a large scullery brings up the rear

A run of skylights overhead and reed glass cabinetry inserts accentuated by internal lighting give this kitchen a light character that informs to its open-plan surroundings

For this kitchen, the owners wanted all the appliances out of sight and the scullery appearing as a separate room – success on both counts

A beautiful Queenslander home was ill-served by a modern but style-free kitchen – enter a new design in keeping with the home's classic appeal

Clean lined, with a beautiful and subtle tiled accent wall, this bathroom also features a sculptural shower and dramatic free-standing black tub

Of course bathrooms are private, but not all the time – this bathroom is designed with lightness, flow and high visibility in mind

Dramatic, durable, luxe, even light-bringing – tiles are a great way to transform your bathroom or boost a theme – these examples will inspire

An introduced dividing wall brings opportunity to give this marble-look bathroom open shelf storage, while a large wall mirror doubles the sense of space

A sculptural solid surface sink/vanity by Progetto is accompanied by brass tapware and a Limestone Pannonia Blue splashback to elegant effect

This interior design brings a sense of lightness and relaxation to a holiday bach – the new Mid-century Modern feel evoking the beachy feel the owners desired

Well one clue is that if either of the big name owners of the iconic apartment were singing in the shower, then the neighbourhood would open its windows to listen

Shade, privacy, seamless indoor-outdoor flow and colour – all with low upkeep in mind – this outdoor living project offers more than one kind of cool

This elegant garden features curvaceous borders, bluestone pavers, seating by a Victorian fountain, showcased mature trees and visual connection to an adjacent park

Pool design has come a long way in recent years – and build versatility is a key part of that. Is your site, small, tricky, unusable? Cascade Pools has a solution

Once a dark, single-level brick abode, this renovation has introduced a light, airy feel and a second level while threading sustainable sensibilities through the home

When you are a skilled woodworking team that crafts carpentry-quality storage solutions for throughout the home, every piece is custom designed for its situation

A new addition to the rear of a one storey home offers open-plan living connecting with the rear yard and also climbs a level for a master bedroom and study 

A gilded mirror above the custom lacquered, dresser-look vanity adds another touch of refinement to this upmarket bathroom