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For this renovation, an attractive new floating floor also improved the home's insulation while tactile rugs help delineate areas of use

For this front garden the owners wanted the structure to hark back to a period when the property was first established and when the garden style worked hand in hand with the building

The back patio and outdoor fireplace of a reinvented 1920s California villa combines two-sided functionality with a block-like sculptural presence

Kitchen, dining and living co-exist harmoniously in this interior – in part due to shared low profiles and a general choice of natural, subdued tones

These concrete slabs split the formal living and functional areas of this coastal home – with sculpture and water views straight ahead

From the local beach sand used in the brickwork mortar, to the alfresco roof in foraged native eucalyptus gimlets, this home has a character all its own 

Once, a barn door would have been seen mainly on a barn, not so today with the chunky, rolling door style becoming a popular interior feature

While the gold 'treasure' is centrally on display, this kitchen still has some secrets to reveal – namely hidden doorways in the perimeter cabinetry

A traditional-look freestanding tub meets a classic look floor-mounted tub pourer in this ensuite, although the latter comes with a modern twist

Herringbone marble tiles, panelled drawers, and solid aged brass fittings are just three touches evoking old world charm in this master suite

Introducing more room to entertain and more light & space, this renovation/extension draws on Hamptons style while still in keeping with the original Queenslander home

These outdoor kitchens are as varied as their alfresco settings – what they have in common is a level of function and good looks to rival their indoor counterparts