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A modern home renovation blurs the lines between indoors and out – passive solar design and seamless connections create a natural living space that flows directly from kitchen and living room to pool

An introduced feature timber wall reorganises this apartment – other walls were removed, secret doors appear in unusual places and the now open-plan living zone is ideal for both living alone and socialising – sculptural...

Initially in the too hard basket, this bathroom design achieves a warm, uncluttered look that maximises the now future-proofed skylights overhead – soft lighting choices make the space equally appealing at night

This dual occupancy development offers two rammed earth dwellings that reflect a strong sustainable agenda – the project supports both tourism accommodation (one home destined for Airbnb use) and residential accommodation on...

A new modern rear extension features a warm palette of pale oak timbers, warm greys and lightly textured stone while the Victorian terrace home's refreshed street facade retains its heritage charm

This penthouse has it all – there's the views, the refined dining setting, a chunky stone counter, oh and those flying saucers – in reality, artistic pendants by Brazilian designer Bertjan Pot

A slender floor-to-ceiling window in this entry hallway meets its match with a corresponding elongated skylight above – one of two in the light-filled home

Flagstone-look floor tiles are cool underfoot and create a relaxed connection to the outdoors in this renovated home  – at the same time extending the architectural emphasis on raw materiality

At the heart of this seaside al fresco setup is a Angus Bull barbecue, complete with a rotisserie back burner and quick heating capabilities

Edra, Poliform & Moroso furniture pieces populate this expansive living space – fair to say, a vibrant, artistic look was high on the interior design agenda

Recycling of materials, including an edging of old red bricks, contributes a sense of age to this landscape project – brickwork and lawn combine to create a look that has a sense of place and a style 

Historically, these spaces were modest and under-considered – however, lifestyles have changed, and now they're coming into their own – designer Jennie Dunlop points the way forward