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In this long, linear kitchen, slimline detailing allows the dark-stained cabinetry to express as a pure and simplistic monolithic form

Featuring a dramatic double-deck ceiling, this apartment's spacious living room allows guests to unfold in the utmost comfort

One wall in this apartment living space tells a story of concealed storage opportunities directly to hand and accessed with a push

Graceful hanging material strips are backed by a mirror wall and matched with shafts of sunlight in this sophisticated master bedroom

A fairly conservative street presence gives way to playful light- and space-giving architecture at the rear for this dynamic family home

Sometimes the big picture is central to a kitchen's design – here, adroit planning resulted in a more roomy, functional heart-of-the-home kitchen

Designed by MVRDV, The Canyon – a 23-storey, mixed-use building overlooking San Francisco Bay – evokes California’s dramatic geology 

The owners wanted an Italian vibe for this serene bathroom – including optimising view through a connecting courtyard complete with lemon tree

A freestanding bath with floor mounted tap creates drama in front of a stunning natural stone look wall tile in this bathroom

Chunky or slender benchtops? We think they're both great depending on setting – slender certainly looks the part in this scenic kitchen

This sunken court complete with a sculptural olive tree acts as a light well – optimising daylight and, with sliders drawn back, ventilation

This bathroom has a lot going on in terms of ideas and aesthetics – one feature is its way of delineating space without sacrificing a sense of space