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

This children's bedroom comes complete with climbing holds to help make getting into bed an adventure in itself

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

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

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

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

A window splashback and skylight throw natural light on work surfaces in this airy kitchen – the splashback also brings the beauty of nature indoors

Curves predominate in this master ensuite which features a circular sauna and an ovoid tub – an early clue is the master suite entry door

An elegant glass pendant – by Monmouth Glass Studio – is a fitting inclusion to this light-filled, 'transparent-in-the-right-places' home

... is not gold, writes Shakespeare – in this vibrant master ensuite, gleaming taps and towel rail in brushed brass achieve a gold star impact

For this accent wall, James Hardie Titan panel, painted with Porters Paint, gives the illusion of Corten steel – a great backdrop to the plantings

Boulevard 88 apartment towers and The Singapore Edition hotel share a small site – enter Safdie Architects' architecturally interwoven structures with some dramatic visual payoffs