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An internal forecourt complete with a koi pond, feature tree and with permanent openings is just one way this home draws nature into its heart

This expansive family home sits strong on the skyline while indoors soaring ceilings, chic industrial accents and relaxed connections hold sway

There's lots to think about when contemplating a new home – G.J. Gardner's free HOME Prep brochure is not about selling, it's about empowering potential home builders' thinking from the start

This shady pavilion home with pool embraces its rugged landscape with vistas enjoyed from upstairs, downstairs and in between 

Connecting with a semi-industrial design, this interior creates cohesion through layered materiality – matt finishes and darker tones contrast the architectural textures

Dark and moody with an industrial level extractor in the mix, this kitchen creates a thoroughly modern workspace within a classic villa

1980s peach pink and pokey – that was the original kitchen; refined stonework and fluted wood finishes are just two features of the upmarket replacement

Here you were, just off to powder your nose, when greeted by this immersive space complete with giant Buddha, dark battens and industrial chic tapware

A crisp landscape design and adroit species selection provides colourful contrast and interest while softening the strong lines of the contemporary seaside home

Concrete is the second-most-used substance in the world (after water) and the most favoured building material – here we celebrate its indoor application

Basking in natural light and with a metal panel depicting a pair of close wood pigeons, this airy kitchen reflects the character of its owner couple

Refreshing the traditional front facade, this renovation also extends and climbs with a contemporary, environment-sensitive two storey addition at rear

The owners wanted an atmospheric powder room – exotic materials and cued music and lighting created the desired guest-envy effect

Designed for the use of guests, this moody, contemporary bathroom balances refined finishes with optimised light, views and privacy

A rich rustic/urban material mix, muted tones, and a crafted aesthetic come together under a bespoke chandelier for this character kitchen

This outdoor space merges pool, pool safety, vibrant full sun plantings and year-round al fresco living in a design that flows into its rural surround

High above lower Manhattan, this urban eyrie balances city outlooks with soft, curvaceous interior forms – including key custom elements – for a refined ambience

This coastal kitchen offers a cocktail of rich materials, understated function and sleek lines – the perfect place for cooking and watching the sun slide into the Indian ocean

A 1900s villa is transformed for family and entertaining – the trick was retaining the home's traditional character while ushering in the new

Expanded and opened up, this ensuite still needed a viewed-from-all-sides focal point – a floating sculpture provided the eye-catching solution