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This kitchen transformation optimises space and light – even the adjacent glass top dining table adds to the overall sense of lightness 

When you love your location but not your house, a rebuild can be a great solution. But what if you could have a brand-new home on your existing property… at no cost?

Equal parts architects, designers and builders, Box creates highly liveable, loveable homes through inclusive team thinking, homeowner included!

A curvaceous shower stall and rounded wall niche are soft on the eye in this master ensuite – there is also a circular skylight overhead

Grey/white tiles from Designa Ceramic Tiles were selected to give the tub in this bathroom more impact, making it look whiter than white

If a large pool is integral to your project talk to gold medal winning company Acacia Pools, with 18 years' experience in commercial pool creation

The vertiginous Rotterdam Rooftop Walk by MVRDV – an orange strip at a height of 30m – engages visitors with an under-considered layer of the city

This kindergarten and community centre, by RMJM Milano, rises from the ground like a human-made drumlin, a local Estonia land form

A giant picture window lets the beauty of nature inform this relaxed kitchen with shaker-style cabinetry and a refined yet rustic feel

Materials that age beautifully and a sense of togetherness over generations all come together in this sculptural, modern home

The concrete house wasn't homely – strategic changes and plenty of storage, artwork, feature lighting and flashes of rich colour changed that

The end result is serene and seems more expansive, but a lot of reorganisation and custom detail went into creating this master ensuite retreat