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In this airy kitchen, everything is designed that way for a reason – depth of cabinetry, surface finishes, canal views and even duct integration were all key 

The owners sought a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces for this home –  in response, split levels are connected by a tranquil courtyard

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 

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

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

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

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

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

German precision is to the fore in this crisp white, easy-to-use Poggenpohl kitchen – by designer Lara Farmilo – that's organised for family & entertaining