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Restoration of this classic villa has transformed it into a modern family home with a cohesive layout, flexible and adaptable plan, and engaging social spaces

This project deftly addresses every aspect of a diverse garden, including how the areas impact views from within the home – more than one sense is celebrated

Two townhouses sit side by side – similar but reversed cladding choices and complementary roof planes bring out the best in both

Coming in on the tail of existing layouts and constraints, this fresh design resolves all issues and has its material twin with the adjacent al fresco kitchen

This bathroom forms part of a master suite designed for ease of use for the owners now and into the future – high contrast finishes and flow were key

This bar area stands apart from the adjacent kitchen thanks to an eye-catching tile splashback with the look of floating pixels

The island has an understated presence in this kitchen, merging as it does with the identical Canaletto American Walnut cabinetry finish behind

On this home, a central gable accommodates a large central core while the crisp roof geometry takes inspiration from Arts and Crafts houses

Replete with plantings, this sloping pool/garden space benefits from tiny step lights, ensuring you only take the plunge when you want to

A renovation results in this spacious living area – to restore balance in the new space, the custom media unit's length was respecified at 3m

A Milani Progressive Mixer Set (x2) in brushed brass sets off the Blackbutt vanity in this bathroom and adds a subtle touch of bling

An outdoor space is all about alfresco activity, but what about the weather? Orienting your home to provide shelter is a key mitigating strategy