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A refined, contemporary kitchen overlooks dining and living in an open-plan space – contributing to the wider cohesive material palette while still holding its own as a key architectural feature

An Italian apartment interior makeover embraces modern design while maintaining warmth and balance – a double-height living room, cantilevered staircase, and private urban patio all feature

Flooring is one of the most influential elements in any home – this at a glance guide helps with the tricky decision of which floor is right for your architecture and for your family 

Refined herringbone-patterned wood flooring is both a grounding element and a crafted feature in its own right for this Tudor-style home renovation

Winter's here, the perfect time to be planning your outdoor environment for summer – choosing stunning, strong, and sustainable Bamboo X-treme Decking, by Plantation Bamboo, is a gre...

This Trompe L'oeil (French for 'deceive the eye') mural simulates a natural scene, bringing the sense of a landscape into the space – merging with the suspended bar cabinet and real planting on top of that 

This cottage renovation enhances liveability while reflecting a harmonious blend of modern farmhouse and Hamptons-inspired aesthetics, with a focus on solar penetration, simplicity, and enduring materials

Corten steel edging contains loose pebbles for this inviting front entry approach – a design/landscape element that is as pleasing to bare feet as it is easy on the eye

The feature brickwork cladding on this home was so good the owners continued it indoors – the textured grey surface working well with the more refined surfaces waiting down the hall

Reflective finger mosaics make quite a splash on this two-sided fireplace – made the more prominent thanks to the renovation's wider gleaming white interiors

This single-level, sustainability minded home overlooking a golf course provides a semi-rural retreat for its owners – features include a mid-century aesthetic and private pool

Strategic spacial reconfiguration for this dual-toned kitchen project makes room for a generous scullery while gleaming mirror splashbacks refract the surrounding waterfront landscape