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Emptying malls? Air thick with drones? Designer Lizzi Whaley, CEO of Spaceworks, sees the future of retail somewhat differently and it's more human-centric than you'd think

The European Hotel in St Kilda has had the ultimate of make-overs, with Melbourne restaurateur and entrepreneur Mario Di Nardo engaging award-winning interior designer director Alex Zabotto-Bentley of AZBcreative...

A run of skylights overhead and reed glass cabinetry inserts accentuated by internal lighting give this kitchen a light character that informs to its open-plan surroundings

This large Progetto showerhead offers tropical downpours on tap – maybe, given its size, it should be called 'showerhead-and-shoulders' 

For this kitchen, the owners wanted all the appliances out of sight and the scullery appearing as a separate room – success on both counts

A new home for the owner at the rear of a block and renovated original house at the front for her son’s family – with a communal pavilion and garden between 

Dramatic, durable, luxe, even light-bringing – tiles are a great way to transform your bathroom or boost a theme – these examples will inspire

A new addition to the rear of a one storey home offers open-plan living connecting with the rear yard and also climbs a level for a master bedroom and study 

This elegant garden features curvaceous borders, bluestone pavers, seating by a Victorian fountain, showcased mature trees and visual connection to an adjacent park

This up-to-the-minute kitchen includes classic design nods such as crisp panelled cabinet doors and traditional mouldings on the rangehood

Just grabbing a bottle from this wine cellar would likely intoxicate the senses – note: when the lines all look parallel you know you've had enough

Simple, clever design gave this house a spacious feel on the inside – part of this is the giant sliders that open up to the sprawling deck and scenery beyond