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

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

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 

Pampering meets rustic in this light-filled parental retreat which uses modern materials in a pared-back way for a sense of nostalgia

This family kitchen is infused with its garden surroundings – light floods in from the adjacent dining/lounge space and an outdoor room alongside

An embodiment of the setting, this house presents as rocks from the street and ripples from the lake – a rising stone wall anchors the home

SOM's restoration of Lever House, a NYC landmark, revitalises the building for modern offices while preserving its iconic Mid-century design

There are several reasons to get a freestanding tub – a sense of space, organising space and enjoying a clear head space when luxuriating in it

This vanity's striking black timber veneer connects with the dark vein of the Venatino Statuario Quartz benchtop and black accessory details

This Hampton's style kitchen and interior celebrates stone in more than one way – interior-lit, glass-fronted upper cabinetry helps keep things light

This outdoor setting exhibits a free and easy connection between sofa and pool but a glass balustrade keeps things safe as well