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Here, the architects sought to achieve a balance between the natural and built environments – wood cladding, a timber deck and thoughtful landscaping all played their part

Both refinement and day-to-day functionality are addressed in fine detailing – here, a shark nose benchtop reflects craftsmanship while internal drawer divides keep everything in its right place and to hand

The Tasman35™ window and door system, by Altus® Window Systems, offers enhanced structural strength, improved aesthetics, and faster, more efficient installation – it delivers high-end fe...

Bronze mirror fronts on this custom vanity add to the bathroom's sense of space by reflecting the surrounding eye-catching Calacatta Black and Onyx White porphyry wall tiles

For this master ensuite, the homeowners wanted the design to incorporate natural elements and optimise views of the beautiful countryside beyond the windows 

Tucked behind a sculptural, sound-proof wall, this home is a game of two halves with an enclosed courtyard between – the rear opens to outdoor living with tree and stream outlooks

Key existing built elements and materials were retained and extended in this respectful indoor/outdoor kitchen design that celebrates the home's mid-century modernist origins – charm and warmth are the winners

Natural toned 100% solution-dyed nylon Ellis Island carpet – with its cosy, hard-wearing properties – was chosen for this lakeside home's family room and bedrooms

Continuity is almost always a design winner – here, gold-look tapware and shower fittings are themed with a gold frame mirror and even contemporary gold-look robe hooks

Refined yet rugged Perrin and Rowe tapware looks the part in this industrial-edge kitchen designed for owners in the food industry – the mixer, spray and soap dispenser serve a compartmentalised Burns and Ferrall sink

A top designer creates her own kitchen, balancing modernity with character elements that tie back to the classic home – the kitchen can all but vanish or open up to dedicated work stations

With a single level deck replaced with layers and hero central tree retained, this garden design now unfolds in moments: covered and uncovered – sun and shade – fire and water; a sanctuary woven into daily life results