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Your kitchen island doesn't have to just be  a freestanding work surface with cabinetry – these examples take island design that bit further, and we think the results are outstanding

In this roomy master suite, white Japanese finger tiles form a feature wall that provides interest and a low-upkeep splashback for the his and hers vanity.

Sense of community is a driver with Fowler Homes – now the noted home builder is building a Queenstown home to be auctioned, with all profits going to Mike King’s I Am Hope Foundation

For this white, bright kitchen, a Whispair rangehood draws cooking smells but not the eye, clad as it is in the same finish as the cabinetry

This primary bathroom highlights the freestanding statement tub and sculptural pendant, with the surrounding landscape providing a dramatic backdrop

Cabinetry proportions offer a valuable design tool – here, the height of the cabinets was extended to emphasis the kitchen within the room 

In fact, the stained cladding, timber soffits, wood screens and soaring gable are all on show from within the second floor lounge of this new home

Thanks to Mick De Giulio, Davinia Sutton, Mark Bullivant and Gary Todd

Celebrating art, quality furniture and exceptional personal style – and that's just the owners! Luckily, the designers delivered a design revival curated to perfection

Connecting with a semi-industrial design, this interior creates cohesion through layered materiality – matt finishes and darker tones contrast the architectural textures

A pool set high on the property set the landscape agenda for surrounding entertaining spaces complete with a pergola dripping in Boston ivy

This in-keeping renovation creates a light-filled, minimalist home, with living on the top level, and an office, art studio and workshop on the lower