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Playing off a colourful wider interior, this kitchen brings a serene balance – marble elements prevail against a background of dark joinery – a contrasting walk-in green pantry also features

A lakeside home inspired by gabled boathouses creates a seamless connection with its scenic surroundings, features include Metalcraft tray cladding, natural stone, and solar power

An elevated pool seamlessly fuses technical precision with minimalist design – projecting toward the horizon, it forms a sculptural connection between home, landscape, and sky 

Expressive modern interiors respond to architectural home, including paint choices, iconic Ligne Roset furniture and bold rugs – the owners wanted an interior that would push them out of their comfort zone 

An L-shaped plan creates a central courtyard for this art-infused extension/renovation – architectural gestures include an off-form concrete light scoop and way-finding curving brick wall – sustainability was also key 

Through thoughtful design and appropriate plant selection, you can create your own private oasis – then make sure you add up-lighting for dusk magic

A metal standing seam roof takes up where the traditional tiled roof leaves off for this renovation and expansion project – different in make-up, they connect in tone

Monkeys aren't the only ones to enjoy hanging out in nature – accompanying two loungers, this classic hanging seat is all but immersed in foliage and natural vibes

The fine art gracing this hallway wall isn't the only artistic piece around – the pared-back, sculptural console, designed by Carmen Hansberry Design, has a Black Woodmatt timber finish

The logic is self evident – why have a solid wall when a wall of internal windows unlocks the water views beyond? Step two – make the windows (here, from Altus Window Systems) themselves look pretty

A Proglide louvre system by McArthur adds looks and fresh air functionality to this office space – specifying louvres enhanced the sense of indoor-outdoor connection in an eye-pleasing way

For this bathroom, the owner was drawn to soft creamy tones, but was not afraid of colour, and wanted the space to feel layered, earthy and a little unexpected – a spa-like retreat results