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Work surface to the left, coffee station to the right and casual seating nook in between. This kitchen makes efficient use of the available space

One way to make your bathroom seem larger is by running your floor tile seamlessly into the shower stall, as in this contemporary bathing space

This renovation could have lacked natural light. However with a roof section removed and a skylight in its place, the home takes on a light-filled air

Set in a seemingly impossible cantilevered engineered stone benchtop, a teppanyaki grill extends off one end of a chef’s island in this industrial-chic kitchen with Asian accents

Thanks to Mick De Giulio, Sarah Roberston, John Bulcock and Wulf Borrmeister

This finely finished kitchen balances terra black surfaces with natural toned mosaics and the lustre of natural wood. Obstacles within the design were turned into positives.

Three families unite to buy a three-storey villa that needed to be reconstructed, with a goal to live there together yet apart. Separate floors and material choices bring individuality

Despite its modest footprint on steep topography, this engaging, sustainable family home makes the most of its internal spaces while elegantly framing its spectacular outlooks

A fresh layout with an expanded, double-sink vanity, marble-look surfaces and even a new window and frame all contribute to transforming what was an awkward, poorly functioning space into a flowing, light-filled bat...

How does a celebrated architect go about creating his own perfect Manhattan apartment? Alexander Gorlin, of Alexander Gorlin Architects, recognises the good bones of a dated a...

Operable louvres turn a weatherproof roof into a window on the stars – all part of a thoughtfully designed home where the views and outdoor living spaces go on forever 

Endless design possibilities could help to create that kitchen with zest, showcasing the innovations and technology that sets these products apart