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Materials in this children’s room – plywood lined walls and a rubber floor – add an industrial look and are easy to address if they get damaged

Designed for a deaf family, this renovation emphasises vision and touch as the primary means of spatial awareness and orientation

How to make the most of your indoor/ outdoor living space – and that view!

So, every last pendant's sorted indoors, but what about your outdoor lighting? Security, alfresco dining and not falling in the flower bed are three of many reasons to get this sorted

Your powder room is a chance for theatre – the smallest room in this home includes vibrant veined stone slabs, one of several dramatic features

A new kitchen occupies what was once a garage. The low ceiling was removed for drama while adding skylights turns things from dark to light

This dramatic kitchen is flat-out minimalist and that goes for the handleless cabinetry, flush wall oven and island hob, as well as the rimless sink 

Why do many homes have white walls, besides to keep the interiors light and sunny? Well white's also an ideal backdrop for art and furniture

Twin walnut vanities are matched with full height custom storage added to the adjacent toilet room in this ensuite, drawing the spaces together 

Is stainless steel a wise choice for that new fridge? Check out these tips on choosing the functional stars of your kitchen

This green-energy house is well set up for warmth. The main level sits on a concrete slab, which absorbs the sun's rays during the day via generous glazing and releases the heat back...

Your home should offer shelter, privacy, comfort – and, with comfort, a dancing wood fire. Check out our tips on getting those home fires burning