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We all have a responsibility to consider how our actions affect the planet's health – no-one knows this better than high quality surface provider Cosentino 

Large overhangs and electronic slat actuator screens help to naturally cool, protect and expand the living quarters of this riverside home

This all weather al fresco setting tones in with the hard landscaping and the verdant flora that softens the lines of the new swimming pool

No, not a parent admonishing a child, rather an al fresco kitchen with operable louvres designed to shrug off whatever mother nature throws at it

This vibrant and comfortable L-shaped sofa suits the shape of the room and more besides – situated in a bold addition to a character home

This drinks station/bar is more than a match for its lavish surroundings – definitely a case where the shelving is suited to its contents

Cantilevering your vanity adds to the sense of space in your bathroom as the eye travels across a clear floor beneath – big mirrors help, too

An expansive kitchen can be tricky in terms of getting electricity where you want it – here, an in-bench pop-up powerpoint offers a handy solution

Need a fire? Need shelving? Need occasional seating? Well that could all come together beautifully, as with this adroit renovation

For this low-upkeep mountain home the architect was as much facilitator as dreamer-upper – the owners came from construction and design backgrounds

Whether it's a new kitchen, a renovation, or even just a modest-outlay changeup, lighting is an integral part of your kitchen design – here's what to consider

This bathroom has been modernised with the odd classic feature retained – now improved space, lighting and function hold sway