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For this kitchen, aluminium ventilation grills were positioned under and above the tall cabinetry to allow the required ventilation and airflow for all the integrated appliances

This brownstone face has been lovingly restored – however, while the cladding is classic, the interior thinking for this home is brand new and sustainable

This new Landmark Homes showhome in Palm Springs, Papamoa combines open, sun-filled spaces, great indoor-outdoor flow and a tropical resort feel

The curtains behind the bedhead in this master suite conceal and acoustically soften a wall plane. Curtains to the side pull back to more dramatic effect

Providing natural light, airflow, and great sense of transparency across the interior, this internal courtyard becomes the heart of the house

With direct impact from the doorway, this bathroom exudes a masculine vibe and is easy to clean – apt features for its users, two nearly grown boys

This grand, Hollywood Hills home pays homage to Mid-century Modern style while taking its design line cues from the Los Angeles city grid far below

Woods Bagot has completed the Deakin Law School Building – introducing a sculptural and coiled learning environment to reconcile a splintered campus

This dramatic kitchen has a green heart, with eco-friendly birch ply cabinetry and sustainable stainless steel benchtops – style is equally to the fore

Inax tiles bring a woven look feature surface to this contemporary bathroom, complementing the wood vanity and marble look vanity top

Setting this sizeable island/dining table on legs gives the piece a furniture feel while a slender porcelain Dekton benchtop further helps keep things light

Designer: we chose a dynamic black & white feature polished porcelain that looks like a large travertine stone slab for the back wall behind the bath