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Black window frames add to the modern aesthetic of this G.J. Gardner showhome, with cushions and furniture also picking up on the accent tone

This scenario sounds a little negative on paper but of course in reality is an idyllic feature for this coastal home – balancing shading with light

Flat and modular isn't the only way – The One small-format, hand-made textural tiles create character in this bathroom – just add water

Wood and white are longstanding design partners in crime – stealing the show again here, after climbing over the roof and in a window!

Perhaps ironically, this kitchen's Tasmanian Blackwood island has a curvaceous outline reminiscent of waves lapping a variegated shoreline  

A feature of this home is a curved glass courtyard corner which gently repeats in the opposing curved white wall on the interior

This study adjoins a formal living space but is separated by sliding glass door leaves – retracted here – giving the space privacy when needed

Julie Andrews might have got those words wrong long ago – for this renovation, the rain chain is a sculptural alternative to a drain pipe

Thanks to Mick De Giulio, Darren James, Mark Bullivant and Wulf Borrmeister

Not only is this grand new residence built right amongst mature oaks, it also boasts several integral wellness and sustainability strategies 

This bold, dark kitchen is shaped by design choices that create an open flow and connect the linear workspace adroitly to adjacent spaces

Exuding the elegance and elan of an exclusive hotel, this master ensuite has become a piece of art in itself and a tranquil sanctuary for the owners