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Trees as scenery, building material and even to-hand energy source – this mountain home pays homage to a beautiful, sustainable material

Want your laundry close at hand yet not on display? This integrated version resides in the heart of the scullery – out of sight and out of mind when not in use

The owners' love of crystals inspired the bathroom designer's choice of a Michael Angelo Granite quartz vanity benchtop, from Universal Granite

Louvretec tilting and retractable roof louvres sit well with corrugated roofing as seen in this drone's-eye view of an expansive renovation project – shelter and functionality are perfectly matched

Relaxing tones, a splash-all-you-want wet zone, steam extraction, multiple shower configurations and even a music speaker – this bathroom is all about childhood bathing fun

Step into a generous, open-plan living, dining, and kitchen volume under a soaring gabled roof – then there's the master wing and guest wing – this home expands into its rural setting

This dramatic yet practical kitchen not only respects the historical charm of the existing terrace home but also seamlessly integrates with the modern rear addition 

Your spa pool should take care of you not the other way round – Hot Springs Spas introduces a Fully Automated Water Testing System that does the work for you

For this nature-infused, lake-side home, the warmth and richness of the wood-lined interior complements the stone and steel of the central fireplace

What better to crown an island finished in marble-look Dekton Opera Natural, than stand-out brass tapware? Centre of attention is guaranteed

Fibonacci Stone in Platinum provides the stone benchtop accompaniment to the rich-toned American Oak cabinet beneath for this tactile bathroom vanity

A wooden dining table and chairs setting is all the more impactful for the luxurious stone surfaces behind – seen together, they are greater than the sum of their parts