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Lacquered red doors open to a long, gallery that forms the spine of this New York-style loft apartment

A dramatic Frank Lloyd Wright-style interior takes on quite a different character with close attention to tone and touch

Forget needing to have a degree in computer science, today's home entertainment and automation technology really is adult's play

Before long, you'll be able to programme the Foxtel iQ remotely over the internet, thanks to new services planned by Foxtel Digital

With its sleek, slender looks, the new plasma screen from Fujitsu General has pride of place in the house

Fine furniture is unashamedly back underpinned with a sense of fun and whimsy

Dark, quiet and windowless equals an ideal environment for dedicated home theatre

Using a suite of smart wiring, music distribution and security products from one supplier makes creating a smart home easy

While the sleek, contemporary lines of this house owe much to modernist traditions, the mix of translucent glass and dark mahogany surfaces creates a warm and inviting interior

You won't believe your eyes or ears when you encounter Samsung's latest high-definition home theatre systems

Scandinavian design and craftsmanship are combined with comfort and total support in the Stressless range of reclining chairs and sofas

If programming your VCR made you a slave to technology, understanding today's audiovisual and automation equipment puts you back in control