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Around the corner from London's Hyde Park, two upmarket townhouse front doors open to a combined, transformed lux interior 

Practical and with a furniture feel, this kitchen responds to its new home surroundings. A crackle tile splashback and dramatic pendants are just two character features

Opening up to the wider interior – and to the outdoors as well – this light-filled, hard-working kitchen provides a social hub and ...

Your outdoor living doesn't have to be out the back. This major extension added pool, fire pit, alfresco dining and barbecue spaces to the front of the house.

This kitchen/entertainment space is already generous – but wait, there's more. Large sliding glass panel doors will turn your indoor and outdoor areas into one large open flowing space

This home blurs the line between indoors and out. The same concrete floor tiles are used in both areas – polished inside, matt outside. Meanwhile, the wood ceiling extends out...

With extensive glazing and exterior materials running into the interior, this living space has the feel of an outdoor room. Above the fireplace, a bedroom wing is clad in the same cedar panels as the exterior. Concrete...

Here, we take a look at some of the things to keep in mind when beginning a home renovation

The upstairs in the central block of this home takes in spectacular mountain and lake views – and fair to say there's more than a nod to the many trees on the site

Summer’s not coming – it’s here! But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad time to review your personal outdoor paradise – after all, the sales are already in full swing. Here are 8 ste...

With the available room rearranged to optimise function and space, this ensuite exudes elegance at every turn, along with offering adroit functionality

Looks can be deceiving – that's definitely the case here. Hiding behind this historic villa's traditional facade is a much more modern home, thanks to its contemporary extension