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It started out as a tired stone house and a number of outbuildings – but extensive renovation and additions has turned it into a character home that stays true to the original farmhouse style  

Contemporary renovation of 1970's home features open-plan living area, large terrace and pool

Outdoor living areas further extend the size of the living spaces in this home by Boon Team Architects

A new home by the lake makes a statement but it is the interiors that really respond to the views – the dramatic great room in particular

With glass sliders opening to decks at every turn and generous, open-plan interiors, this home by Landmark Homes North Shore matches a minimal footprint with maximum lifestyle. Along with the shiplap cedar cladding, the...

Not sure how to clad your home? One effective way forward is to take local inspiration. This mountain home boasts geometric and angled larch rain screen upper cladding that references the site's many Kan...

The minimalist kitchen in this new living pavilion by BE Architecture continue the home's exterior materials. 

Modern surfaces, up-to-the-minute cabinetry and advanced hardware all come together in this family and entertainer’s kitchen

Are you a consummate entertainer? Entertaining outdoors comes with its share of difficulties, but with enough prep-work you can really wow your guests this spring and summer

Organising the space planning in a Y or propeller shape ensured this home met all of the owner’s specific requirements while mak...

There's more options to tiles than tile colour or grout colour. There's also their layout. Herringbone-patterned tiles add interest and texture to this hotel bathroom

A dramatic cladding rethink and manipulation of internal spaces, including raised ceilings, has brought this home a more contemporary sensibility