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Not all powder room opportunities come with a large floor plan – see how this designer achieved design impact in a relatively tight space

Durable, versatile and sustainable, plywood is a material of the future – this soaring, angled ceiling brings warmth and an undeniable presence

A poured concrete surround forms this pool terrace – the tone of the concrete selected to tie in with the pool's granite coping tiles

Designer's brief: hide clutter and make spaces practical for everyday use – this clean-faced bedroom unit was part of the response

This dining room features vintage Erik Buch chairs while overhead contemporary pendants hang from the original exposed ceiling 

This Beefeater Proline barbecue is living its best life – housed in a custom concrete BBQ bench with waterfall edges and hardwood batten facade

For this reinvented children's bathroom, new storage was incorporated behind the mirrored doors, along with vanity drawers and a display cabinet by the bath

The interplay of transparency and solidity across this facade breaks down the building's mass visually – plus, the blockwork provides thermal mass and the louvres allow cross ventilation 

The inviting bed in this master bedroom has a lighter-than-air aesthetic – thanks to a pedestal base and discreet up lighting

This outdoor room with operable louvre roof extends the indoor living spaces and is in use year round – floor shadow plays are a bonus

Cross ventilation has been keeping people cool forever – simply, open a door on one side of your river home and another on the other side 

Consulting a culinary luminaire is easy in this kitchen with a bookcase bringing recipe proximity and a warm vibe to the party