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Powder rooms are a great place for surprise and fun – and this upstairs powder room with its jazzy fish wallpaper and funky wood vanity achieves both

Concealed lighting adds to the mood of this atmospheric, marble tile-clad bathroom while rounded vanity mirrors bounce all available light through the space, increasing the sense of roominess

Grey tones play down this contemporary kitchen's presence, as do its transparent island pendants – letting the homeowner/artist's nearby artworks shine

This kitchen in an Arts & Crafts bungalow improves spacial configuration; exports the bar area; and has space efficient cabinetry in key areas – an arched doorway and crafted detailing conne...

Three units are merged over two levels – a double-height living space opens to a sea-facing balcony while undulating walls and a sinuous staircase echo cliffs and beach boulders below; coastal hues/textures abound

A 90s home is reborn as a Cape Cod retreat, featuring 10,000 hand-stained shingles, raked ceilings and a new slate roof, while character interior archways are retained

This coastal garden celebrates privacy, calm, and filtered light, along with soft tones & textures – the private space connects naturally with the home's interior living spaces

Strong of form and materials, this bold, board-formed concrete home is a perfect response to an often stormy coastline – serene, sculptural interiors balance views and privacy

For this bathroom, a hero tile with dramatic patterning is reminiscent of nearby sandy shorelines, while the floor tiles and skirting follow suit – a coordinating Flaminia basin also picks up on the Black Dahlia tilework

This kitchen – part of a reshuffled/revamped space – offers light, warm cabinetry finishes and the refined coolness of stone benchtops and splashback

A schist wall gives this garden an air of having been there forever – ideal for a landscape design that pays homage to the heritage of cottage gardens

Down the garden path – here, a glass gate allows the eye to follow the ‘lavastone’ bluestone steppers to the Karaka and shaded deck, a favourite spot deep within the garden