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With a focus on the kitchen, this renovation revamps tired interiors, creating a vibrant and homely weekend retreat inspired by the colours of nature

A warm, seamless vibe is achieved for this master suite which favours plenty of sunshine and pleasing connections between spaces

This interior doesn't just connect with nature outdoors, it also brings it indoors – with a waterfall and organic-look staircase at its heart 

With sustainability at its core, this home produces more energy than it consumes and saves water and electricity – attracting a NatHERS 8.3 star rating

A renovation is a chance to go all shiny and new, but this kitchen makeover creates a warm vibe with a lived-in feel – balanced with touches of modernity

Up lights, sconces, dripping chandeliers, there are many luminaire options – in this art-dedicated room it's all about spot lighting what matters

Never mind the drip feed of breakfast items while you sit starving – here, everything arrives together courtesy of a surprising storage element on hydraulic lift   

Need a new strategy with your children's homework habits? Well a built in study table offers a grounded, no-excuses place to start

This L shaped G.J. Gardner showhome is ideally configured in terms of both social and private spaces – sunny and roomy, it also exudes character at every turn

Like two yachts gliding across a quiet sea – these Labello Thin Edge tabletop basins, from Abi Interiors, contribute to a serene ambience

Open shelving is used to good effect in this renovation – plenty out on display without losing the room's sense of spaciousness

Want to enjoy a bit of telly and look like you're also well read? Easy, add a wall of bookcase shelving to your media room and job done