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This recessed pool house entry lock has got it going on – a great example of why whoever said 'it's all in the detailing' got it exactly right

Why just have a staircase in prominent position, as with this renovation, when some astutely placed lighting turns it into a surprising sculpture?

With a sweeping-back of cabinetry doors, this scullery doesn't so much back up the kitchen as form part of it – optimising space and convenience

The decking, pool and changing space in this landscape project takes the home to the next level – the owners wanted an LA vibe and this design delivered

Aged Iron tapware meets stone-look tiles in this private yet open showerspace – part of the wider 'quaint boutique hotel' vibe the owners wanted

This expansive G.J. Gardner showhome is ideally set up for family life and entertaining – take a virtual walk through the home and explore its many features

What kind of light would suite a penthouse in a tall, big city skyscraper? This urban eyrie benefits from a tall, airy parchment pendant

For this home, Japanese vibes are evoked through natural timbers, exposed structural elements, sunken living areas, roof cutouts, and charred timber finishes – views of the golf course were another driver

Check out all the results in the Trends International Design Awards for Bathrooms – top designs from New Zealand and Australia

The designer didn't have to look far for inspiration for this kitchen – its tones and textures inspired by the rolling landscape beyond the kitchen windows 

A Buddha (the awakened) wall mural exudes serenity in this individualistic bathroom – why not make your private space, an inspiring space?

Quality design sees a modest townhouse space maximised with this impactful Poggenphol kitchen – that the homeowners were repeat customers says it all