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This spiritual garden fits within Vedic principles of architecture that originate in a large body of religious texts from ancient India

Evocative textures connect with the owner's vintage trinkets in this kitchen – the new and old elevating each other's presence 

This home celebrates family, friends and artworks with a large central living space opening to contained outdoor spaces – private spaces are upstairs

Past, present, and the timeless world of art are reconciled in this interior redesign of a stunning 1912 residence on the Island of Montreal 

With a strong emphasis on team work, architect Michael Cooper specialises in both new builds and renovations – site responsiveness and fresh thinking are signatures of his work

Falling from a ceiling-high pelmet, well above the window frames, these drapes add elegance and also accentuate the height of the interiors

Location is a key driver for any homebuyer and this modest-sized, contemporary home, by G.J Gardner, goes places many other house plans won't

The location of this toilet might well raise eyebrows, as might lifting the lid on its individualistically textured bowl – reminiscent of a 1970s disco ball 

Pale wood floors and treads, a transparent glass bannister and see-through riserless stairs all contribute to this home's refined, visually expansive interior

This linear, angular pool seems a natural pairing with its companion contemporary architectural home – plantings mitigate the pool's crisp lines

This renovation brings a second storey and a light filled stairway to get to it – courtesy of a series of skylights in the sloping roof above

Custom artistic rose gold trim cabinetry detailing, brass tapware, and designer pendants combine to take this kitchen to the next level