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This is a home of two halves – one public, one private – the view-centric design also looks to the future with state-of-the-art passive heating

Lead designer at Akzente Lara Farmilo shares insights on what's in and what's coming, referencing leading German architectural kitchen company Poggenpohl

A tired master suite is rearranged and reinvented – providing a flowing retreat including bedroom, ensuite, walk-in robes and reading nook

Dark colours to suit his taste meets classic and elegant touches to suit her taste – this kitchen is a meeting of the predilections of its owners

Why not make a real statement with your splashback? Here, 3D pressed tin in a Clover pattern is spray painted in Resene Rice Cake

A large custom sliding door between the master bedroom and ensuite brings privacy and keeps the bedroom snug when the gas fire is lit

This sustainable home makes a focus of timber finishes, including the QuickStep Oak overlay flooring running right through the interior

Besides the space-saving decision to have the wash basin in front of the villa window, this bathroom features a Sugar Bomb pendant

For this rather august rumpus room, giant doors facilitate cross ventilation in the hot Malaysian climate and let the furniture breath too

Not all privacy elements have to be indoors – this tranquil, natural-toned bathroom is screened by outdoor planting which also attracts birdlife

An exotic Macchiato quartz stone led the material design choices for this contemporary kitchen – the result is a calm yet stand-out aesthetic

Existing feature surfaces are exposed and others added in sympathy for this interior – creating an edgy backdrop for the owner/artist's artworks