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A rustic island table, schist accents, overhead ventilation that stands out without blocking views and a wall of wood cabinetry all come together to create a kitchen that's trained on family life and connects with its mountain outl...

A cramped 80s bathroom is reinvented – a shower 'cove', sculptural tub, wood-slat wall finish and giant picture window each play their part in shaping the relaxing retreat

This makeover began with a kitchen/scullery renovation which soon extended to the children's bathroom, laundry, powder room and master ensuite – repeated cabinet treatments link various spaces

This T-shaped home, set high in the Hollywood Hills, features a central vertical slot window with a striking three-storey-high view that celebrates a seamless connection between earth and sky

The owner of this kitchen, an artist, wanted a kitchen that wouldn't dominate the room – instead requesting plenty of wall and shelf space for the display of art

An eye-catching pendant over this dining table has the look of an inverted baking bowl about it – the sculptural light tones with the white and wood cabinetry

Here, timber storage cabinetry tones with artisanal wood artefacts in a vibrant bathroom that celebrates the owner's travels in Mexico

The designer specified a pair of wingback crushed velvet armchairs for this bedroom setting – these sit on a charcoal Armadillo rug, making the area more intimate

This kitchen turns dedicated storage into an art form – Blum Legrabox divides mean there's a place for everything and everything in its place

Smaller rocks are transformed into this home's signature wall cladding thanks to the expertise of local artisans and builders – forming an ever-present artwork

Long, low and with a vibrant brick wall as a spine, this home has its balance of walls in clear glass, creating a sense of the outdoors indoors and capturing stunning bay views

As part of a heritage bungalow renovation, the variations-on-a-theme master ensuite and main bathroom are reworked for modern living – reinterpreting the home’s character with a fresh look