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Grey brickwork cladding comes indoors in this home, greeted there by a grey hearth, grey ultra-comfortable furniture and even grey carpet underfoot

White and wood make great decor fellows, and same can be said for black and wood – for this kitchen even the dining table joins the cabinetry's two-tone party

Biophilic design principles underpin this triangular courtyard home, including maximising natural light and natural connections with long glass-walled corridors

This kitchen offers a hub where family and friends gather, meals are prepared and homework is wrestled with – essentially, a great place to linger 

This refined, stone clad master ensuite complements its architectural master bedroom wing while offering a modern twist on the classic Hamptons aesthetic

Herringbone tiles on the floor of this bathroom also find their way into a recessed panel in the shower zone – texture and a sense of artisanship result

Designer pendants with the look of floating petals hovering over the dining table adding to the overall wow-factor in this kitchen/dining space 

This sink has an implied lineage, looking like it is carved out of its white leathered granite benchtop – in reality, it's just finished in the same stone

Looking like a giant Tiffany Princess-cut diamond, this home boasts faceted clerestory windows that float the roof above – optimising mountain views

Aged Iron tapware adds a moody touch to this already moody bathroom space – the water falls into a glass vessel atop a marble benchtop

The skylight or clerestory window in this living pavilion is all about capturing the sun from its most effective direction – hence the one-way orientation

Surprising, contemporary pieces are celebrated at the MIlan Salone del Mobile Milano furniture fair, including Under Construction – by Pedro Franco