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This home has been transformed from its existing Mediterranean look to having a crisp, contemporary presence – celebrating black, white and navy tones

A sculpted granite-look porcelain island is complemented by rich oak laminate cabinetry in this pared back kitchen that balances refinement, durability and day-to-day functionality

A thoughtful layering of finishes and tactile contrasts gives this bathroom the intimate, considered feel you might find in a boutique hotel – a fluted bath and striking tilework are standouts

A tricky sloping site becomes a positive in this pool/landscaping project on a lifestyle property – a bench seat, firepit and chunky pavers all feature while plantings balance structure and informality

Key for this renovation/extension was an improved living and dining space which allowed for a north facing entertaining deck, seamlessly connected to the garden below

For this renovation, the stair to the second storey addition is concealed behind a timber screen, allowing light to filter through into the new living room – the long existing entry hallway has been retained

Want to combine exercise with looking at the scenery? Well this contemporary pool with eye-catching glass end wall has you covered

The youngest son had gone on an African safari with his family and fallen in love with the animal life there – so the owners knew this Bellewood wallpaper mural, from Rebel Walls, would be a perfect fit for his room

A pristine Tudor exterior, but interior mayhem awaited for this renovation to address – interior walls were removed and now a dining setting complete with sculptural pendant is on show to the open living spaces

This al fresco dining/cooking station, complete with a Weber Q 3600 barbecue, always comes up smelling of roses, however over done your falafel burger might be

Part of a wider interior transformation, this new kitchen keeps things light and convivial with white subway tiles and frosted glass-fronted upper cabinets

Want to make your kitchen sing with one strong design move? Well, your splashbacks make for a great key feature, as these benchtop backdrops from awarded kitchens in 2025 TIDA Kitche...