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This coastal home for one makes the most of its views and existing build rights while welcoming extended family and not annoying neighbours

Not the most tangible of dividers but natural light defines and informs the interior of this decidedly open-plan, long-span mountain home

This bold home utilises every surface and orientation to optimise the owners' connection to their setting – size is downplayed while sustainability is to the fore

This airy, arresting home is all about the celebration of art and sculpture while the natural world also makes some surprising architectural entrances

With its minimalist frontage and nature inspired palette, this new home is a fresh, spatially efficient and 'smart' take on an urban beach house

On entering this garden-view master ensuite, space expands, natural light filters in, and bathing rituals are elevated to the sublime

The scope of this European-feel kitchen runs from pushing out the back of the home for added space to multiple work stations and stand-out detailing 

This clean-lined architectural home reflects the mountains behind with interiors that connect indoors and outdoors through form, tone and texture

Responding to the wider architecture and featuring natural materials and clever cabinetry solutions, this kitchen is both a work hub and gathering place

An existing marble entry inspired herringbone French oak floors throughout but beyond that all is changed in this opening up and modernising renovation

No windows? No Problem! A starry ceiling finish, accent lighting and a luxurious shower experience all feature in this spare bedroom turned master ensuite

With dense scrub cleared and fountain, firepit and small lawn added – plus pool revamped – this landscaping project aligns with the home it connects to

Desigend by Lara Farmilo, Poggenpohl Studio, this high-functioning kitchen combines minimalist charm with character connections to the home

This kitchen represents a balancing act – functionality sits well with an exceptional aesthetic while staying true to the architectural integrity of the home

The old is swept aside, for this contemporary master ensuite, with a new wall-hung vanity, sculptural tub and a sense of lightness all featuring

Period detailing was retained in this villa by the sea, while reworked spaces, a contemporary palette and modern elements make for a forever home

This project employs colour, texture, natural materials, a plunge pool, barbecue, dining area and more to give the house an established, nestled feel

A high-end presence was the goal for this master suite, exuding a hotel feel – bedroom, bathroom, WIR and make-up station all achieve a lux vibe

This project draws together the owners' eclectic art in a warm, enveloping interior with its vintage and earthy inspired fixtures, finishes, kitchen and bathrooms

A fluted feature element negotiates the stepped nature of this contemporary, colourful and function-rich kitchen, complete with laundry

Just because your older, much-loved pool isn't cutting edge doesn't mean it can't deliver up-to-the minute functionality – Covers 4 Pools offers two styles ideal for retrofitting 

The starting point for this kitchen was the porcelain island benchtop with its marble pattern and warm veining – other finishes pull the design together

Warm, natural toned finishes give this bathroom retreat a biophilic feel – crowned with a cascade of greenery from a bespoke planter

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