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Blue tiles, brass highlights, a custom timber vanity and built-in storage combine to create a relaxing vibe for this master ensuite in a character home

This contemporary kitchen's dark cabinetry is balanced by the warmth of the bronze hardware and custom Qasair Sapphire bronze rangehood

Rustic wood meets semi-industrial concrete for this expansive kitchen island – while an aged brass strip seamlessly unites these material polarities

Forming part of a seaside home with nautical vibes, this booth seating located opposite the kitchen continues the maritime feel

Even when the weather is inclement, this rear terrace can close its roof louvres and remain a snug outdoor viewing spot

Individuality is to be celebrated in life – for this bathroom vanity, a veined benchtop is matched with eye-catching corrugated cabinetry 

Designer: We chose emerald forest green tiles in a herringbone pattern to create a feature wall that achieves an intimate ambiance

Sandy tones and natural textures create a relaxed, easy upkeep vibe for this seaside kitchen complete with wood floors and scullery behind

Relocating the space for this curve-infused bathroom brought flow and functionality – but creating a sense of lightness required an holistic approach

For this interior, the Victorian home's front original spaces take on a moodier tone, against the more refined and lighter new rear living zones 

All classic to the street but this home now opens up to new light-filled living spaces at the rear and side – subtle detailing and material pairings lead the way 

Suitable for a couple or their extended family, this sustainably minded home has hero views at front and back – and see through architecture that accesses both