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This attic studio renovation is divided by a tide line – everything is new, sleek and finished above the line while everything below it is old or a reflection there of

Our bedrooms are most appealing come sleep time, aren't they? These examples, however, offer a dreamy vision even with eyes wide open 

With summer on the hazy horizon, Box Build looks at how to create outdoor spaces with an accent on alfresco

Perched on a steep hillside overlooking the ocean at Weiti Bay is a home as exceptional as it is versatile – read about the owners' journey to achieving their Landmark Homes dream home

A sparkling backyard pool spells family fun and Cascade Pools makes the process easy – right from choosing a design through to that first joyful splash 

This home boasts a sprawling, light-filled living space and there's a separate formal lounge – perfect for family and ideal for entertaining

Here, an LED strip ceiling light runs from the pantry out into the kitchen and down the wall of the living area – providing task lighting and visual interest

To future-proof this bathroom, hard to access under-bench vanity storage is avoided. Instead, storage is behind glass cabinet fronts

All the views and none of the climate negatives are the result of this design, where glass walls and no walls seem interchangeable and even the furniture has an alfresco feel

It's always nice when your pool complements your home rather than fights it – this pool looks like it unfolded from the house it accompanies

For this entry space, a riserless timber staircase precedes the use of wood throughout the interior and lets a dramatic feature behind shine

Designer: "The Torrance Steel windows and doors were quite expensive. We felt they were an important investment, as they made the house elegant and distinct."