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This home extends towards and sits in unity with the mountains, displaying its own peaks and troughs created by the butterfly roof with two twisted planes 

An embodiment of the setting, this house presents as rocks from the street and ripples from the lake – a rising stone wall anchors the home

A modern beach house seamlessly blends with a neighbouring 100-year-old cottage, creating a long, linear family home that embraces both old and new

Popular homebuilder G.J. Gardner Homes offers a broad range of inspirational design ideas online – empowering potential buyers before they even pick up the phone

This '70s condo was opened up and streamlined for a sense of spaciousness and refinement with some wild inclusions along the way

Character emerald forest green tiles in a herringbone pattern form the character wall that sets the scene for this nature inspired master ensuite

Are there particular types of homes that are more suitable for major renovation? We put this question to three leading architects/designers – here's what they said

This sleek kitchen features beguiling cabinet finishes, helps tame the long adjacent living spaces and tucks much of its function behind closed doors

On full display from the home, this garden with grass mounds and pergola inspires intrigue and adventure – lawn bowls might be out though

Refined finishes, ergonomic cabinetry, modern technologies and existing prized elements come together in this Poggenpohl kitchen, from Akzente

Pampering meets rustic in this light-filled parental retreat which uses modern materials in a pared-back way for a sense of nostalgia

This family kitchen is infused with its garden surroundings – light floods in from the adjacent dining/lounge space and an outdoor room alongside

Sliding smoothly out of sight on ballbearing runners, Hideaway Compact bins offer handy under-bench rubbish disposal while taking up minimum space 

Space, sunshine and garden connection were the winners when the rear of this home was reshaped and opened up in keeping with its setting

The underwhelming all-white is all-right mantra is sent running for the hills in the various colourful, patterned bathrooms in this home

This holiday home interior draws inspiration from the home's ever-changing setting – interest and a sense of conviviality are in the details

A drone's eye view shows just how symmetrical and appealing this entertainment pit is – part of a grand pool in keeping with its lodge setting

Replacing a dark, enclosed version, this expansive new kitchen conjures up light, spaciousness, understated storage and a softer aesthetic