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Restoration of this classic villa has transformed it into a modern family home with a cohesive layout, flexible and adaptable plan, and engaging social spaces

A renovation results in this spacious living area – to restore balance in the new space, the custom media unit's length was respecified at 3m

An outdoor space is all about alfresco activity, but what about the weather? Orienting your home to provide shelter is a key mitigating strategy

Replete with plantings, this sloping pool/garden space benefits from tiny step lights, ensuring you only take the plunge when you want to

A Milani Progressive Mixer Set (x2) in brushed brass sets off the Blackbutt vanity in this bathroom and adds a subtle touch of bling

On this home, a central gable accommodates a large central core while the crisp roof geometry takes inspiration from Arts and Crafts houses

The island has an understated presence in this kitchen, merging as it does with the identical Canaletto American Walnut cabinetry finish behind

This bar area stands apart from the adjacent kitchen thanks to an eye-catching tile splashback with the look of floating pixels

Here is a golden arch that's really worth waking up for – this NY penthouse bedroom has a uniquely framed perspective on Manhattan

A glass partition wall between living and media rooms creates separate spaces but celebrates the rooms' combined volume in visual terms

From the street, this comprehensively renovated home presents an elegant composition of black battens and white brick and render

A Forma Opaco vanity with crenulated finish makes waves in this bathroom – when creating a white bathroom, it's crucial to think about texture