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The gas fire in this living room provides an excuse for a dramatic architectural statement while the long hearth doubles as shelving and even seating

Keeping things natural in this family room, the interior designer added a chartreuse grass cloth wall surface and bespoke wood bookcases

Extra storage was added above the toilet in this bathroom – sitting on a half wall concealing the in-wall cistern – in the same livery as the vanity

Indoor-outdoor flow was important for food as well as people in regard to this kitchen – catered to with large servery windows and an inside-to-out stone benchtop 

It is often tricky to fit a waste bin under the sink, especially in small kitchens and bathroom vanities – Hideaway has fitting, contemporary solutions

This bedroom forms part of a home that nestles into its natural setting – rustic interior tones and a wood soffit further indoor-outdoor connections

A kitchen and dining room are repurposed as a sumptuous master suite with opulent touches including original ceilings being revealed and highlighted

Harmonising with the heritage home's Federation Queen Anne fabric, this kitchen celebrates history, while being considered for modern living

A fan of shared facilities matched with hassle-free furnished accommodation – Carlaw Park Student Village Stanley Street is all about fun and focussed study

This three-level coastal home achieves an intimate bach-like feel – the design is inspired by surrounding topography and the narrow nature of the property 

For this new home, continuous vertical cedar cladding to the garage door and wall makes for the ultimate disappearing act and a seamless street facade

Adding to the layers of interest and detail in this traditionally panelled kitchen, the wood floor was laid in an intricate herringbone pattern