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Charred Larch timber cladding minimises upkeep and allows this home to appear as a dark volcanic rock, reminiscent of surrounding geology

Your eyes aren't deceiving, the outside kitchen is a reflection of the indoors version in this home – there's even a servery between them

Linear battens, linear magazine rack and linear operable shutters above – this outdoor room celebrates clean lines and all-weather enjoyment

Shaped by the constraints of an existing bulkhead, this refined-look scullery is always on show to kitchen and dining

A variety of feature tiled surfaces, brassed brush tapware and a reworked layout brought this master bathroom a five star allure

With two homes destroyed by trees, this owner turned the other cheek creating a cutting edge sustainable (and tree-proof) house like no other

Alaskan yellow cedar (fir) slat cladding and decking lets these airy pavilions weather and become part of their green, natural surroundings

Cladding transformed, interiors reworked for open-plan living and indoor-outdoor flow accentuated – this seaside home is unrecognisable

Want the skinny on whether benchtops are trending thick or thin? We put the question to designers on the Trends Design Council panel

A pool is a major undertaking – one that your family will thank you for every day – so do it once, do it right and involve a Master Pool Builder right from the outset

Famous shoe hoarder Imelda Marcos would be right at home with this luxuriant walnut shoe storage unit standing tall in an upmarket dressing room

This interior courtyard – complete with reflection pond – offers shade as well as reverie. Breezes flow over the water, further cooling the home