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Concrete is a mercurial material with myriad applications from whole house construction to benchtops – pore over these diverse examples of its use

A balanced, restful entertainer's kitchen is under-pinned by close attention to composition and a painstaking approach to grained finishes

Warm toned and light filled, this ensuite balances a sense of luxury with practical considerations, including careful design of its star feature

This interior fit-out of a spectacular ocean-side home doesn't skimp on rich and varied finishes, including timber cladding, and richly coloured mosaic accents 

This comprehensive hard and soft landscaping project nestles the renovated home into its setting, creates engaging play spaces and merges the wider garden into its wooded backdrop

Indoor-outdoor flow obviously wasn't the aim when this home was built 80 odd years ago. Check out its total transformation.

Highly accomplished in a variety of styles, Davinia Sutton’s work can be hard to pick in terms of theme – what is consistent, is her winning awards year on year

The upper walls of this beautiful bathroom are in a black burnt timber-look plank tile, creating mood while contrasting with the brass details

Wallpaper is one interior finish option – but another is white paint, making the ideal backdrop for art that can be changed in and out on whim

Split face textured brick cladding seen on this home’s street-facing cladding provides double the impact when also viewed from the interiors

Enjoy cooking outdoors and getting it just right? Premium materials and precision heat control make a Wolf Outdoor BBQ a game changer

A vital utility but hardly a star feature, the toilet is downplayed in this bathroom by choosing an in-wall suite and tucking it in next to the vanity