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Come one, come one hundred – this kitchen can cater to multitudes – the chef owner wanting heavy duty functionality above all and a bank of appliances plus two islands were the result

This customised Hewi accessible washbasin was chosen, together with rails and accessories, to optimise ease of mobility within the bathroom, future-proofing the space for its mature owners

Bronze mirror fronts on this custom vanity add to the bathroom's sense of space by reflecting the surrounding eye-catching Calacatta Black and Onyx White porphyry wall tiles

Both refinement and day-to-day functionality are addressed in fine detailing – here, a shark nose benchtop reflects craftsmanship while internal drawer divides keep everything in its right place and to hand

Here, the architects sought to achieve a balance between the natural and built environments – wood cladding, a timber deck and thoughtful landscaping all played their part

Key existing built elements and materials were retained and extended in this respectful indoor/outdoor kitchen design that celebrates the home's mid-century modernist origins – charm and warmth are the winners

For this master ensuite, the homeowners wanted the design to incorporate natural elements and optimise views of the beautiful countryside beyond the windows 

Tucked behind a sculptural, sound-proof wall, this home is a game of two halves with an enclosed courtyard between – the rear opens to outdoor living with tree and stream outlooks

Natural toned 100% solution-dyed nylon Ellis Island carpet – with its cosy, hard-wearing properties – was chosen for this lakeside home's family room and bedrooms

Refined yet rugged Perrin and Rowe tapware looks the part in this industrial-edge kitchen designed for owners in the food industry – the mixer, spray and soap dispenser serve a compartmentalised Burns and Ferrall sink

Continuity is almost always a design winner – here, gold-look tapware and shower fittings are themed with a gold frame mirror and even contemporary gold-look robe hooks

This flamboyant 'east-meets-west' interior combines astonishing artworks and furniture with a focus on colourful cultural references and light play – decadent design might be an understatement