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From bacon factory to bespoke functionality – this bold, contemporary kitchen acknowledges and in places even celebrates the space's origins

This renovation/addition features soaring walls of glass and a central fireplace organising zones – if this sounds like Mid-century modern thinking, you'd be right

A simple material palette, restrained colourway and minimalist look all marry this bathroom with the rest of the home's interior

Large water feature, Lake Dunstan, meets domestic ball water feature – part of a diverse outdoor living project that adds a pool and private courtyard

Three gabled roof forms suggest rural farm buildings or even the alpine peaks that this home looks to – inside, it's all about the views out

Generous plywood wardrobes and a long window seat with internal drawers together have storage covered in this semi-industrial look bedroom

For this interior, Strandboard’s low weight to density ratio made it an ideal light and strong material option – both underfoot & overhead

For this kitchen island, a Marine black granite benchtop with a pleasing leathered finish meets American walnut crown-cut veneer cabinetry

Create an iconic kitchen centrepiece with the Wolf Dual Fuel Range Cooker, featuring dual-stacked, sealed burners – customise with chargrill or teppanyaki

This living room's Natures Oak, Matterhorn Plank flooring is echoed by similar-look decking, as if the home is stretching out the landscape

Why create seperate hard landscaping when your house can come to the party? Here a blade wall connects architecture and courtyard

Post renovation, this cottage has many interesting design moments – such as this dedicated window seat that looks out to the rear garden