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While the cladding on this home catches the eye, the transparent pool balustrading does not – keeping views from the living areas to the pool and garden unobstructed

A contemporary mountain home includes this tousled mid level courtyard – providing a complementary relaxed contrast to the strong architecture

Without straying too far from its original charm, this home’s updated facade is enhanced by some modern notes – colourful front door welcome included

Did the wall finish take its cue from the island finish or vice versa in this organic-feel kitchen? Either way, we think the pairing is a handsome one

Kitchen to al fresco dining is a breeze with this bi-fold servery window at the ready – it also leaves no excuse for melted ice at that garden party

It's not just soap that can be your hands' best friend – Progetto Niagara Belle basins are as smooth as silk, adding a refined touch to this bathroom

Brushed steel towel rails work well with the almost semi-industrial palette in this 'something-a-bit-different' contemporary bathroom

Forget the sizzle – G.J. Gardner's new free Home Prep brochure is not about selling, it's about sharing practical advice that empowers your thinking from the get go

A wine cellar features on the subterranean floor of the new wing of this home – part of an English home interior designed from New Zealand

In this guest bedroom, a bespoke headboard is evocative of a large pale moon or perhaps a hazy sun rising up from a pillowy horizon

Here, sliders pull back to put you right among the bamboo leaves – even with the doors closed, the panda's favourite meal item makes for a verdant display

This reinvented, artist-owned home maximises natural light from skylights in the new roof – a reeded glass divide admits light while maintaining separation