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This upstairs study combines function with appealing design continuity – panelled cabinetry faces connect with the renovated home's classic architectural detailing, such as the ceiling architrave

Finger tiles can make a wall look busier and so make the bathroom look smaller – on the other hand, vertical finger (or Kit Kat) tiles can lead the eye up through a space, making things look more spacious

Mature trees and uneven topography lay the ground rules for this sprawling homestead – stone, wood, concrete and water are the essence of the pulled-apart home while art and sculpture is celebrated at every turn

Heredity meets personality in this kitchen makeover which inject character, warmth, and a cohesive design sense that connects with the wider home's ambiance – a handcrafted vibe pervades the space

 A family bathroom renovation blends 1920s heritage with modern function – features include a reconfigured layout, freestanding bath, custom storage, and refined mosaic tiling

Slatted elements and finishes are the name of the game in this bathroom – providing area divider and also gracing the front of the generous curvaceous vanity

Matt black and faceted, this island would be as at home in a sculpture gallery as it is at the heart of a busy entertainer's kitchen – the artistic angles also cater to breakfast seating

The wooden benchtop in this coastal kitchen may not have a living edge in the traditional sense, but – thanks to the in-built herb trough – it does in another way

Setting the house back from the road and introducing a mixture of plantings to the street boundary gives relief and greenery back to the built neighbourhood.

The breakfast seating for this industrial look kitchen more than keeps up with the wider rugged steel design theme, taking on the look of industrial sized pistons

Here, Sofia basins in Matte White are teamed with gunmetal-finish tapware for a refined look – dark marble walls provide the appropriate backdrop

Floor plans were tweaked, connections enhanced and the bedroom given a bold blue ceiling – all part of a master suite and second bathroom makeover that accentuate a sense of personality