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Nothing is more practical than washing your hands, checking your hair or cleaning your teeth – however, these vanities soar beyond the pragmatic, playing the hero in their bathroom designs

Social, healthy, and no screen time involved – as well as being the best gift a family can have, these pools also add design weight to the homes they accompany

The original layout was tired, outdated and cramped, with low ceiling beams not helping – however, a negative was turned to a resounding positive in this now open and airy kitchen

Home has taken on a sanctuary-like feel in recent times – here's a heads-up on inspiring décor trends that will ensure staying home is a pleasure

Two structures enfold a light-filled central courtyard to create this bach-like home that will naturally weather into its landscape 

Passive house design is not limited to new builds – here a brownstone rethink has kept the charm of yesterday while losing the damp, unhealthy vibe that went with it

The two complementary finishes for this outdoor living area reflect the separate uses of the split-levels – the timber deck for lounging and the lower, concrete level for alfresco dining

Many things can inspire a home design, from aesthetics and ergonomics to environment, and even memories. This family home by Box draws on all of the above

Immersive – part of a lush outdoor project, this glasshouse was incorporated to provide an area to entertain as well as grow warm climate plants

These bold outdoor showers are a sculptural and practical inclusion for this art-conscious yet laid back house that has one toe in the ocean

Here, kitchen and dining table share more than scale. The pared back cabinetry has a furniture feel, linking to the dining setting, while shelving connects with the wood dining table 

Stained wood meets white granite in this kitchen – the island front is finished in the same vertical weatherboard as the home’s cladding