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For this living/dining/kitchen volume, slot windows bedded in feature board-formed concrete connect to a roaring Escea Fireplace on one side and garden outlooks on the other

Pale-toned tile flooring plays a key part in this new home's living space – purposefully receding to the eye so the character rock wall and character wood stair can take the limelight

The island front and splashback in this kitchen are in Macchiato Quartz, with a polished finish – the arresting surface is strong in terms of both looks and functionality

A long wall storage niche complements this corner-bath setting – handy for soaps or shampoo, it can also be appropriated for pleasing plantings

Exposed steel portals frame this kitchen, with each steel member having an LED strip to provide understated ambient lighting – task lighting is provided under the kitchen cabinets

Coral hand-blown lamps by Soktas, from ECC Lighting, grace this powder room entry wall – the handblown, brass detailed glass lights turn on via a hidden sensor

Attention to room shapes, material continuity and connectivity transforms a run of bedroom, walk-through robe and bathroom into a serene, spa-like experience

For this stand-out coastal home, the steep, challenging site was both a constraint and an opportunity, with significant engineering innovation required – the organic roof form tilts and folds into its dramatic setting

An expansive and luxurious kitchen blends old Vegas glamour with modern functionality – features include a BlueStar dual-fuel range, brass accents, White Onyx, and Black Granite surfaces

Striking deep blue cabinetry is complemented by satin brass diamond-textured handles in this on-show kitchen – the cheerful blue captures the character of the original 1930s home

This garden had to work beautifully at ground level while also providing allure from the home's first floor – dealing with a modest space, layers create height, movement, and a sense of generosity

A century-old London townhouse is reworked and expanded into a modern, off-grid home – features include a sculptural steel staircase, a zinc-and-glass roof extension and dynamic play between old and new