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This grand home is in tune with its surroundings while the sprawling, open-plan upstairs living embraces the lakeside environment 

Working with a standard plot, this home's interior is defined through organised spaces surrounding a central courtyard that opens to the outdoors via glass walls

The owners scored a dream home-in-one with this expansive, light filled Landmark residence on the doorstep of a harbourside golf course

This three-level coastal home achieves an intimate bach-like feel – the design is inspired by surrounding topography and the narrow nature of the property 

Embracing nature is the name of the game of this mountain home that celebrates vistas trained on trees and wood as a starring surface

Location is key in achieving your dream home, the size of the location that is – this big-hearted G.J. Gardner showhome goes places other generous houses won't 

Biophilic design principles underpin this triangular courtyard home, including maximising natural light and natural connections with long glass-walled corridors

Designer Mick De Giulio shows how a bathroom can be designed to be open to the adjacent bedroom and even the outdoors, yet still allow for privacy when wanted

With all before swept away, this new kitchen creates balance, flow, functionality, and improved entertaining connections – along with plenty of warmth and natural light

Custom iron and glass walls bring light and visual connection – just one refined touch in a renovation and extension creating new living/dining/kitchen at rear of home

This pool-side retreat takes facilities next level – guest bedroom, office, yoga room, wet bar, bathroom and sheltered outdoor living all feature

The fine art of playing up the relevant and downplaying the functional-but-mundane – here, a laundry/ powder/everything room accentuates the positive

A Staron solid surface island with fluted surfaces and central pop-up holds court in this kitchen while splashback tiles echo the expansive sea outlooks

Unrecognisable from before, this two-townhouse renovation sits firmly on the site, boasting spaces filled with light encased in a sustainable building envelope

Harmonising with the heritage home's Federation Queen Anne fabric, this kitchen celebrates history, while being considered for modern living

A kitchen and dining room are repurposed as a sumptuous master suite with opulent touches including original ceilings being revealed and highlighted

Cities aren't short of awkward spaces in tight commercial locations – in response, this apartment-like home by RAAarchitects makes most, with a room per level and a sculptural connecting stair

Carrying textures, tones, and materials through the rooms harmonised this interior – statement storage elements hide clutter and add impact

What if your new kitchen is a through space with no ancillary areas – refined cabinetry, integrated appliances and designer lighting make the difference

The architecture itself informs this master suite which features a circular sauna, large walk-in robe and a tub with its very own window

Bringer of natural light, privacy, outdoor living, optimal views and even an outdoor kingdom for your pet – here are some home courtyards to brighten up your life

When going up messes with the local house vocabulary and neighbours' views, well, there's another way – this renovation/expansion adds a distinct rear volume that also heads underground

This refined, stone clad master ensuite complements its architectural master bedroom wing while offering a modern twist on the classic Hamptons aesthetic

This kitchen offers a hub where family and friends gather, meals are prepared and homework is wrestled with – essentially, a great place to linger