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For this renovated living space, C-Lite Windows (AWS Frames) with transom louvres serve several functions – accentuating the generous stud, framing the outlooks in a refined way and admitting cooling breezes on high 

A dramatic headboard also acts as a screening device/privacy wall in this light-filled bedroom – a great way to turn a practical need into a stand-out feature

Corten steel provides a discreet edging in the front and back garden of this classic home – both receding and evolving, the steel oxidises by forming a protective, dense rust patina when exposed to wet and dry cycles

Raking rooflines create a striking silhouette on this family-meets-resort style home and add sculptural volume to the interiors – the master suite, looking to a private landscaped courtyard, is a retreat in its own right

Designed for a renowned chef's mid-century home, this kitchen melds with the wider design language while addressing all the needs of a professional, fast working cuisinier – terrazzo & timber enjoy prominence

Finished in a mint green tone to connect with other 'fun' elements in the children's bathroom, this table-top vessel basin also has a weathered underside, adding to its character

Connecting to the adjacent kitchen in terms of materiality, this long display shelf is under-lit – highlighting both the stone bench and floating cabinetry below

This balanced country/coastal bathroom evokes a crisp yet serene vibe – vertical green wall panelling brings texture to the design while a glowing vanity-top basin adds a minimalist, spa-like feature

A textured tile finish rounds soft corners in this bathroom and finds balance with curvaceous feature wall and ceiling wood panelling on the other side of the space

Here a long landscape window is softened by the interior design – an interior arch and comfy window seat result in a relaxed, welcoming vibe

A wood-tread staircase is an appropriate inclusion in a home that seeks to connect with its natural environment – a cactus bed sheltering beneath extends the sense of nature indoors

Rapid growth, exceptional strength and beauty – oh, and one of the most renewable resources on the planet – here, Plantation Bamboo shares just some ways that bamboo can aesthetically and ethically lift your h...