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For their modern country-style kitchen/dining space the owners wanted to include vintage pieces and this dining table and lanterns fit the bill

Three top architects and designers reveal what they consider the best things to prioritise with your renovation budget – spoiler: it's not all about kitchens

This apartment's interior design stands out for a dramatic curation of iconic and experimental design pieces from Brazilian and international designers

Dark and moody with an industrial level extractor in the mix, this kitchen creates a thoroughly modern workspace within a classic villa

Continuity in finishes contributes to the cohesion of this pleasing landscape renovation which also complements the home, new pool included

The vision was to keep the house unassuming and receptive to its environment – a place to engage with the landscape, native flora and fauna, the sky and ocean

Juggled spaces provide room for this master ensuite's double shower and free standing tub – the design reflects the home's classic architecture

A hovering first floor extension is accentuated by being wrapped with glass, roof included – letting light (and character) flood in

Part of a Miami-look pool/landscape design, this cabana's versatility is greatly expanded with an Escea outdoor gas fire set into one of its substantial columns

One foot in sunlight, the other in the shade – part of a wider landscaping project, this poolside outdoor dining space is ideally situated

An Impresa tileover shower tray and frameless-glass shower enclosure becomes the highly durable centre-piece fixture of any bathroom 

There's open plan, then there's just open – as well as maximising the views, an open layout and low-set furniture create the luxury of spaciousness and light