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A spacious scullery complete with appliances, bench space and a wealth of storage is a direct extension of this dark-toned kitchen

Perforated steel sheets feature on the interior of this home – their minute detailing echoed by the wall to wall, light-bouncing mosaics in the bathroom

The flooring in this light-filled extension continues the materiality of the home's timber flooring, but with a demarcating difference

Stone has a cool look, right? Well, sometimes. Here, however, a floor-to-ceiling schist fire surround evokes a warm, natural ambience

Refined finishes, ergonomic cabinetry, modern technologies and existing prized elements come together in this Poggenpohl kitchen, from Akzente

Even the most extravagant jewels would fight for attention in this lush dressing room – features include a rare Alpaca fur carpet

Vertical cedar cladding elements bring touches of warmth to this open, predominantly white coastal Mid-century renovation

One way to refine shading/privacy options is to turn your thinking on its head – here, vertical blinds add flare as well as functionality

This home makes the most of its setting – glass-fronted dressing room doors show their contents but also reflect the scenery

Nothing makes a thing stand out more than something different next to it –  these brilliant blue pool mosaics make the garden look all the more verdant

A space isn't finished until the last furniture piece is dropped in – here, a fluted side table adds charm and grace to an award-winning interior 

Poolside lounging is no longer limited to a towel or a lilo – this splash-proof setting would be equally at home indoors in the living room