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The wooden benchtop in this coastal kitchen may not have a living edge in the traditional sense, but – thanks to the in-built herb trough – it does in another way

Setting the house back from the road and introducing a mixture of plantings to the street boundary gives relief and greenery back to the built neighbourhood.

Matt black and faceted, this island would be as at home in a sculpture gallery as it is at the heart of a busy entertainer's kitchen – the artistic angles also cater to breakfast seating

With architecture inspired by a diving whale's fluke and a glass-wrapped internal courtyard, this sculptural, cedar-clad home feels light, connected, and alive to its environment

An on-show aesthetic is melded with hard-working functionality in this kitchen makeover – a walnut finish rangehood and marble look three-side waterfall island are standouts

Floor plans were tweaked, connections enhanced and the bedroom given a bold blue ceiling – all part of a master suite and second bathroom makeover that accentuate a sense of personality

Large format textured porcelain tiles with a stone-like appeal are employed on walls and floor in this bathroom for an immersive atmosphere 

With the owners having lived for years in a farmhouse, their new home consciously re-imagines that open, friendly and casual vibe – a colourful dining table plays its relaxed, vibrant part

For this coastal home, metal screens protect the property while the owners are away – however, when they're in residence the screens fold back to reveal giant 6m-wide EuroStacker™ doors and Euroslider™ doors, supplied by...

This modern bungalow kitchen is designed as a social hub – an oversized concrete island and strong outdoor connections are leading elements, while the colourful rangehood has a nostaligic link

A guest bathroom doubling as a post-pool shower room while negotiating fixed plumbing and celebrating a masculine feel – a lot was required for this project where constraints were turned to advantages

A pole house renovation transforms a complex 80s design into a secluded, light-filled modernist home – features include improved access, a simplified form, and a focus on sustainability