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Hygge – a Norwegian/Danish feeling of cozy contentment – was an inspiration for this apartment's Scandinavian/Danish wood and white feel.

This dining area features a dramatic-look sculptural pendant – but for back up interest, display shelving weighs in with arresting objets

Compartmentalising space without losing light or a sense of spaciousness is made possible here with an operable slat wall

White outdoor kitchen, glowing red al fresco fire coals and sparkling blue swimming pool – this outdoor space waves a flag to relaxation

There's more to landscaping than grass and flowers – here, an appealing statue adds to the craft imbued vibe of the accompanying home

A grid of glass windows in a black cabinetry framework adds charm to this kitchen while the top row are in fluted glass for less on-show inclusions

A tongue and groove floor was selected in a whitewashed oak finish for this kitchen – contrasting the dark oak and titanium toned cabinetry faces

Sculptural tap meets sculptural basin, all backdropped by sculptural mirror – this highly contemporary bathroom presents more like an art gallery

The window you have when you're not having a window – frosted glass turns a public window into a private ambience for this bathroom

Admittedly it might have meant building the blade wall out, but these bedroom storage and lighting niches add flare as well as function

Popular homebuilder G.J. Gardner Homes offers a broad range of inspirational design ideas online – empowering potential buyers before they even pick up the phone

This renovated home includes a modern mesh screen over the new addition – on the interior, this creates options over privacy and temperature