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This circular skylight captures views of the Mackenzie Aoraki Dark Sky Reserve and of the vast hazy skies where skylarks often circle overhead

Designer: To connect it all together we handpicked the Neolith Calacatta Luxe benchtops with the white, brown and anthracite tones creating the perfect harmony

Melteca Bayleaf green cabinetry accentuates this kitchen – the hub of the holiday home – while reflecting the earthy tones of its rural setting

Milli Pure tapware in Matt Black chimes with the vanity cabinetry while providing contrast design elements to this bathroom's overall sea of white

What happens when you have a vanity mirror directly opposite an other mirror on the opposite wall? Well this happens and a sense of light and spaciousness results

Deep recessed facades and aluminium louvres shield the interiors of this dynamically configured new home from the hot western sun 

High above lower Manhattan, this urban eyrie balances city outlooks with soft, curvaceous interior forms – including key custom elements – for a refined ambience

This coastal kitchen offers a cocktail of rich materials, understated function and sleek lines – the perfect place for cooking and watching the sun slide into the Indian ocean

A 1900s villa is transformed for family and entertaining – the trick was retaining the home's traditional character while ushering in the new

Expanded and opened up, this ensuite still needed a viewed-from-all-sides focal point – a floating sculpture provided the eye-catching solution

This outdoor space merges pool, pool safety, vibrant full sun plantings and year-round al fresco living in a design that flows into its rural surround

Recessed or niche pulls keep the cabinetry look clean for this renovation and avoid the busy chef's clothes snagged on handles