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1980s peach pink and pokey – that was the original kitchen; refined stonework and fluted wood finishes are just two features of the upmarket replacement

Classic Builders offers finely crafted, affordable design and build homes with the best of everything – as their latest showhome reflects

The design decisions we make when building a home aren’t always based on fashion or finance. Sometimes they hark back to our childhood

Big on function small on design clutter, this kitchen keeps things seamless – a chilled water dispenser the only clue to the integrated fridge's whereabouts

Adding to the appeal of Qianhai district, the Qianhai Center by Goettsch Partners is a massive mixed-use complex with a cohesive tower look and a pedestrian canyon at its heart

A wood vanity, gold-look wall-mounted taps and 'Lume' emerald-coloured tiles make for a rich combination in this exotic bathroom

A large central skylight informs the entry/living spaces of this home – as the sun travels over the skylight, the lighting atmosphere changes

Black cabinetry and white wall surrounds are both represented by similar toned veining in this kitchen's Nero Marquina and Carrara benchtops

How 50m² of inner city Melbourne retail space has given iconic Japanese cheesecake brand LeTao a new global design direction for its stores 

This mall venue was given a faceted presence 10 years ago – however, nothing stays the same and Kokaistudios has opened up the KL icon to the city

While this oatmeal factory design by JSPA houses the necessary production facilities, it also ensures the public spaces are filled with ever-changing patterns of shadow and light

Basking in natural light and with a metal panel depicting a pair of close wood pigeons, this airy kitchen reflects the character of its owner couple