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This bathroom with double vanity exudes a masculine vibe and is easy to clean – apt features for its users, two nearly grown boys

How long ago did our biological precursors drag themselves out of water onto land? Now all we want to do is return to it – this tucked in pool a case in point

Two cabinetry styles in proximity each celebrate the other through delightful contrast – lacquer meets wood grain, just across the way

This aquatic perch with harbour views would be hard to beat for relaxation – the tub's curves are echoed in the floor mounted pourer and mirrors

A windowless powder room with ornate glazed tiles splashed in sunlight from a skylight also boasts a dramatic curving wood entry 

At one with its rural setting, this homestead celebrates the traditional barn vernacular – disciplined proportions, crisp detailing and sustainable aspects further inform the home 

Space planning, adroit lighting, in-tune colours, custom furniture and even the essence of nature – this media space verges on the therapeutic

Freshly cooked trout all day long – this lakeside kitchen offers a tight palette of oak veneer, Iroko timber flooring, black granite and black slate mosaics 

This renovation transforms a suburban home with a dramatic entry, stepping down to expansive living, views, and private outdoor living

Twenty custom-made cylinder lights above the 'floating' island contribute to the wider task lighting in this highly contemporary kitchen

This open, airy kitchen reflects the classic combination of white and wood, with the handleless white cabinetry disappearing into the wall plane

Echoing the sunny Mid-century Modern Californian vernacular, this light-filled David Reid Homes courtyard-centric residence combines style with flowing family functionality