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Tall lancewoods are matched with base green plants – Myosotidium hortensia or The Chatham Island Forget-me-not – in this seaside lawn surround

Limestone-clad walls all but disappear into the spreading mature oaks that front this renovated property – the same rustic look is continued indoors

Some splashbacks cover a whole kitchen wall, others are sized to their benchtops – here, a tile-lined niche provides storage for frequently used elements and also display

Renovating designer on this ex garage now ADU: "The space is so small that the varying colours give visual interest and depth to help define the areas as separate."

Dining on high takes new meaning with this rooftop terrace dining setting – refined furniture and an outdoor fireplace play their part

Is there a more natural, complementary and refined look than pairing wood cabinetry with stone benchtops and splashbacks – this kitchen certainly puts a strong case 

Skylight, window and reflecting mirror all come to the illumination party in this powder room – a space that always benefits from natural lighting 

This custom wall hung vanity has a marble benchtop and concrete Halo tabletop basin – cantilevering the vanity adds to the room's sense of space

A wall of character brickwork sets the scene for this space, so a grey, semi-industrial tone for the cabinetry seems completely in keeping

In the right setting, a modest heating source goes a long way – this home's entire thermal envelope is upgraded to secure a very ambient interior climate 

For a home in a beautiful setting, excellent indoor/outdoor living is key – this al fresco lounge looks every bit as welcoming as the indoor version a few steps away

The scope of this European-feel kitchen runs from pushing out the back of the home for added space to multiple work stations and stand-out detailing