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A guest bathroom doubling as a post-pool shower room while negotiating fixed plumbing and celebrating a masculine feel – a lot was required for this project where constraints were turned to advantages

For this docklands penthouse makeover, a standard look has been replaced with a refined, flowing aesthetic that won't fall from grace over time

This modern bungalow kitchen is designed as a social hub – an oversized concrete island and strong outdoor connections are leading elements, while the colourful rangehood has a nostaligic link

For our ancestors, a flickering fire signalled warmth and safety – here, as part of a sunken al fresco lounge, it also signals a cosy hub for conversation

All weather furniture has come a long way and this social setting under the skies combines sophistication with resistance to the elements

A Scandinavian look was required for this interiors makeover and the feature Matai/Rimu – solid wood flooring is just one stand out feature of many that meets the brief

For this interior, the foyer features a gouged wood credenza as a grounding point with Erin Schirreff art hanging above and ceramic sconces to the sides

Standing out against the cool grey cabinetry and laundry wall, these rich-toned solid wood display shelves are eye-catching in their own right

Practical storage puts on a stylish face in this Hamptons-look renovation where understated living room cabinetry is finished with panelled faces

Off-form concrete is tamed by the warmth of wood in this contemporary Sydney harbour home that values calm, privacy and natural light along with optimised indoor-outdoor connection front and back

A clean-lined tub sits graciously on a raised pedestal in this bathroom sanctuary, as much a pleasure to look at as it is to soak in – Patagonia Quartzite wall and floor surrounds complete the intended spa-like presence

Strong material choices recommend this pared back kitchen, which balances family-friendly functionality with being a visual feature for the adjacent living spaces