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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

Okay, no prizes for guessing – if you want a punch of colour on your exterior, why not make it earn its keep as a hard-to-miss wayfinder?

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

An ornate mosaic creates an individual experience in this shower stall which also enjoys a secret view through the bedroom to the sea

This substantial island looks like it could entertain all the neighbours, presenting as an impressive slab of leather-finished natural stone

Clean lined, wood finished and flexible, this Vidaspace showroom boasts a minimal, considered design, while the products are treated more like art pieces

A crafted wood cabinetry look, pared back design and restricted overall material palette give this modest-sized kitchen a strong presence

The form of this house – the architect's own – makes the most of a private north-facing outdoor living area while providing privacy to the bedrooms and living spaces within the home

A leading feature in a home awash with features, this expansive rear pool area glitters like diamonds thanks to its lining of tiny mosaics