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Nothing says character like dark and moody, as exampled in this bathroom with a Vela 1700 freestanding bath in charcoal – may the atmosphere be with you

No, a family member hasn't just walked the entire forest floor inside – rather an area rug with autumnal shapes and tones connects visually with the outlook

This functional kitchen connects with the home's Italian/French design accents – a warm, relaxing vibe results

With the solid exterior of a Modernist concrete bunker, this private home opens up on the inside to an internal, elongated courtyard

Refined materials and a floating centrepiece vanity give this light-filled master bathroom a feel of grand elegance and relaxation

Two cabinetry styles in proximity each celebrate the other through delightful contrast – lacquer meets wood grain, just across the way

This aquatic perch with harbour views would be hard to beat for relaxation – the tub's curves are echoed in the floor mounted pourer and mirrors

This bathroom with double vanity exudes a masculine vibe and is easy to clean – apt features for its users, two nearly grown boys

How to elicit a glamour kitchen without a solid gold budget? Well, along with attention to detail, concealed lighting is a great way to pimp your style

How long ago did our biological precursors drag themselves out of water onto land? Now all we want to do is return to it – this tucked in pool a case in point

At one with its rural setting, this homestead celebrates the traditional barn vernacular – disciplined proportions, crisp detailing and sustainable aspects further inform the home 

Freshly cooked trout all day long – this lakeside kitchen offers a tight palette of oak veneer, Iroko timber flooring, black granite and black slate mosaics