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A slender, waterfall Silestone Eternal Statuario benchtop completes this kitchen island – where chunky was once the name of the benchtop game, now a variety of depths are in favour

This home's Alpine tray roof is cantilevered 1m beyond the ground floor to deflect the high sun’s intensity during summer, while allowing sunlight deep into the home during winter when the sun is lower in the sky

A modest sized powder room makes the most of its available space – tiny mosaic tiles, a backlit mirror and pedestal basin matched with Zuchetti Medameda tapware, from Robertsons, create interest

A refined, contemporary kitchen overlooks dining and living in an open-plan space – contributing to the wider cohesive material palette while still holding its own as a key architectural feature

Flooring is one of the most influential elements in any home – this at a glance guide helps with the tricky decision of which floor is right for your architecture and for your family 

This pared-back ensuite offers natural light, fresh air and access to green spaces – reeded wall panelling is just one natural touch, while bathing zones enjoy glass walls looking to verdant bush

An Italian apartment interior makeover embraces modern design while maintaining warmth and balance – a double-height living room, cantilevered staircase, and private urban patio all feature

Here, stone tile and plantings merge the landscape designer's own landscape-led retreat into its bushland setting – offering a place where daily life unfolds in close connection with nature

The feature brickwork cladding on this home was so good the owners continued it indoors – the textured grey surface working well with the more refined surfaces waiting down the hall

Corten steel edging contains loose pebbles for this inviting front entry approach – a design/landscape element that is as pleasing to bare feet as it is easy on the eye

Reflective finger mosaics make quite a splash on this two-sided fireplace – made the more prominent thanks to the renovation's wider gleaming white interiors

Winter's here, the perfect time to be planning your outdoor environment for summer – choosing stunning, strong, and sustainable Bamboo X-treme Decking, by Plantation Bamboo, is a gre...