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These soft-look pendants would throw a conducive light on any dining table conversation – plus, they are sympathetic to the 1940s character home

Blondes have more fun and this pale toned interior renovation supports that – at its core encompassing the values of quality, simplicity, and practicality

Large overhangs and electronic slat actuator screens help to naturally cool, protect and expand the living quarters of this riverside home

This all weather al fresco setting tones in with the hard landscaping and the verdant flora that softens the lines of the new swimming pool

Water colours, ceramics, line drawings, limited edition prints and embossed graphics enliven what could have been a dark and narrow hallway

Cantilevering your vanity adds to the sense of space in your bathroom as the eye travels across a clear floor beneath – big mirrors help, too

An expansive kitchen can be tricky in terms of getting electricity where you want it – here, an in-bench pop-up powerpoint offers a handy solution

Need a fire? Need shelving? Need occasional seating? Well that could all come together beautifully, as with this adroit renovation

For this low-upkeep mountain home the architect was as much facilitator as dreamer-upper – the owners came from construction and design backgrounds

This bathroom has been modernised with the odd classic feature retained – now improved space, lighting and function hold sway

Whether it's a new kitchen, a renovation, or even just a modest-outlay changeup, lighting is an integral part of your kitchen design – here's what to consider

These mirrored windows reflect on the home's beautiful garden while maintaining privacy for the occupants of the bathroom extension