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Antique blue-and-white tiles and a burbling fountain in a sunny courtyard set the scene for this seaside home with a Spanish Colonial in spirit. A neutral palette and natural materials ideally suit the beach house

Innovative design and refined construction. These are hallmarks of work by Morgan Cronin, a designer known for quality, award-winning kitchens 

How do you deal with privacy issues when your home is on a busy street? Fibreglass screens are the solution for the two large new windows on the second floor of th...

An underutilised space with no existing plumbing, and an angled wall. This was the awkward starting point for this now open, flowing bathroom

Three strong gable forms give this home a presence on the land while a vein of stone leads you into and through the home  

This hip Tribeca studio reflects two preoccupations of the owner – collecting works by celebrated artists and enjoying audiophile-quality sounds

Winter's coming but that doesn't mean stow the gardening tools. Plant spring bulbs now for a welcoming spring. Here are some suggestions.

'Don't touch the interior!' ran the rally cry for this renovation where the aesthetic and function of the home's exterior has been fundamentally reconsidered

With a restful aesthetic emphasising pale blue and marble, this kitchen connects a classic Victorian interior with a modern reinterpretation at the rear

This deck features a pebbled rooftop area complete with sculpture. The ‘garden’ evokes the natural world without needing watering or weeding

This custom drop-down bulkhead houses the rangehood, ventilation and lighting. The rangehood was painted black to downplay its presence 

Taking a double height slice out of the existing home allowed for a light, open, more approachable interior for this comprehensive makeover