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A substantial gate/door provides the courtyard entry to this reinvented home while wood-framed sliders connect indoors with out

It is often tricky to fit a waste bin under the sink, especially in small kitchens and bathroom vanities – Hideaway has fitting, contemporary solutions

This bedroom forms part of a home that nestles into its natural setting – rustic interior tones and a wood soffit further indoor-outdoor connections

Harmonising with the heritage home's Federation Queen Anne fabric, this kitchen celebrates history, while being considered for modern living

This three-level coastal home achieves an intimate bach-like feel – the design is inspired by surrounding topography and the narrow nature of the property 

A fan of shared facilities matched with hassle-free furnished accommodation – Carlaw Park Student Village Stanley Street is all about fun and focussed study

A kitchen and dining room are repurposed as a sumptuous master suite with opulent touches including original ceilings being revealed and highlighted

For this new home, continuous vertical cedar cladding to the garage door and wall makes for the ultimate disappearing act and a seamless street facade

Adding to the layers of interest and detail in this traditionally panelled kitchen, the wood floor was laid in an intricate herringbone pattern

The ask was to fit an ensuite into a small space – the answer was to have this standing wash basin in front of the window with shutters bringing privacy

For this family meets entertainers kitchen, the use of a retractable door system allowed for ovens, storage and the drinks zone to be hidden when not in use

Where there is water there are ripples – well that's certainly the case in this bathroom with its fluted glass shower screen and echoing corrugated cabinetry finish