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This home's cantilevered, sculptural exterior gives way to an open, artistic interior with a dramatic concrete spiral staircase at its heart

As the only bathroom on the main living floor, this bathroom had to shine in terms of both convenience and creating a luxurious, relaxing experience for guests 

This sunny kitchen hub boasts classic-look, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, including frost glass doors, and a generous scullery – the open layout means the chef can always keep tabs on the children

This pavilion style home is all about the New Zealand lifestyle, featuring open plan living, an emphasis on natural materials, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow

Copper tapware, by Hansa, was used in this bathroom as it complements the brown, copper-look tiles behind and also goes well with the wider use of earthy tones in the space

Rich timber-look surfaces work well with the black laminate and engineered stone benchtops in this kitchen – and the largest surface area in sight, the Quickstep Spotted Gum floor, lends a valuable hand

The desert vibe of this home starts with the minimalist front courtyard and continues with the sandy tones of the brickwork cladding which are also brought inside

A classic Victorian home is revamped and reorganised with space, light, sustainability and historic reference all the winners

A heritage home is respected reconsidered in terms of space and sustainability – steel frames provided an architectural device to help retune the spaces

A modest rural brick abode expands into a light-filled farmstead complete with pool house and an interior fit-out that merges relaxed rustic with opulent

Monochromatic, pared back, and accented with refined joinery touches and Mid-century furniture – this designer's own interior reflects a luxurious minimalism

What happens when a celebrated interior designer turns her attention to her own garden? Here, a lush Balinese inspired Zen garden with cosy outdoor living space is the result