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Sometimes the choice of leading feature is not open to debate – this ensuite with freestanding tub has its own slice of the Big Apple out the window

No prizes for guessing that this upper floor forms part of a nautical-look-by-the-sea home – Hebel PowerPanel XL provides the marine-strength cladding

It's not just plantings that bring landscape harmony – here, off-form concrete elements provide continuity and connection through the garden

Alluring velvet sofa, plush velvet rug – did you even notice that the walls in this living room interior are painted in dramatic, recessive black?

How would it be to slide your walls away and be at one with your garden? The owners of this reinvented home can let you know

For this renovation, room-wide hearth joinery provides discreet storage while open display shelving puts the most loved treasures out on show

Bamboo is a great choice for a wide range of building-related solutions – specialists Plantation Bamboo outline some of the key reasons

With integrated appliances and sleek, fingerprint-free surfaces, this Poggenpohl Studio kitchen matches clean, sculptural looks with impressive functionality

What could be better than cruising the Caribbean? Well the Overlook Bar – nestled within the dramatic Aqua Dome on the Icon of the Seas – will take you higher

This refined and light-filled master bathroom retreat exudes a traditional vibe – but there are some contemporary touches, too

A 'wow' blue quartzite island benchtop is the star of this balanced, functional kitchen, even connecting with the pool tiles in the backyard

Mitigating the impact of a steep site played a part in the choice of both form and finishes for this highly sustainable, building-efficient home