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This scenario sounds a little negative on paper but of course in reality is an idyllic feature for this coastal home – balancing shading with light

If handles are the jewels of your cabinetry then this kitchen's got it going on with textured vertical black handles that are a pleasure to look at and use

Black window frames add to the modern aesthetic of this G.J. Gardner showhome, with cushions and furniture also picking up on the accent tone

Perhaps ironically, this kitchen's Tasmanian Blackwood island has a curvaceous outline reminiscent of waves lapping a variegated shoreline  

This study adjoins a formal living space but is separated by sliding glass door leaves – retracted here – giving the space privacy when needed

Julie Andrews might have got those words wrong long ago – for this renovation, the rain chain is a sculptural alternative to a drain pipe

Thanks to Mick De Giulio, Darren James, Mark Bullivant and Wulf Borrmeister

This bold, dark kitchen is shaped by design choices that create an open flow and connect the linear workspace adroitly to adjacent spaces

Exuding the elegance and elan of an exclusive hotel, this master ensuite has become a piece of art in itself and a tranquil sanctuary for the owners 

Not only is this grand new residence built right amongst mature oaks, it also boasts several integral wellness and sustainability strategies 

Natural tones hold sway in this kitchen-living area with low brown couches, timber floors and a wider emphasis on wood, even seen behind the tv

A freestanding black stone Apaiser bath sits to the back of this ensuite, centred on a large picture window that looks onto a bush reserve (when the curtains are open)