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Recessed LED strips accentuate the handless perimeter cabinetry in this kitchen – the subtle lighting solution also doubles as night lighting

This timber-clad island is one of the first features encountered on entering a spacious showroom – the reeded cabinetry is complemented by a chunky bevelled benchtop in porcelain stone ware – Grigio Grey Florim

In a home focussed on the richness of cedar, this bedroom boasts a feature wall and dramatic headboard in the same wood, the latter includes a handy storage niche/book shelf

This award-winning seaside bach enjoys uninterrupted floor-to-ceiling ocean views, thanks to rugged, thermally efficient window/door systems from Altus – advanced triple-glazing ensuring the interiors are warm, quiet 

Not one but two sculptural light sources feature in this master suite – high-set windows flood the room with natural light while these elements make for eye-catching design inclusions

A new modern rear extension features a warm palette of pale oak timbers, warm greys and lightly textured stone while the Victorian terrace home's refreshed street facade retains its heritage charm

Simplifying the initial design concept and a close attention to material connections give this kitchen a flowing, expansive feel – the result is a heart-of-the-home workspace that's both functional and stylish

Initially in the too hard basket, this bathroom design achieves a warm, uncluttered look that maximises the now future-proofed skylights overhead – soft lighting choices make the space equally appealing at night

A modern home renovation blurs the lines between indoors and out – passive solar design and seamless connections create a natural living space that flows directly from kitchen and living room to pool

This dual occupancy development offers two rammed earth dwellings that reflect a strong sustainable agenda – the project supports both tourism accommodation (one home destined for Airbnb use) and residential accommodation on...

An introduced feature timber wall reorganises this apartment – other walls were removed, secret doors appear in unusual places and the now open-plan living zone is ideal for both living alone and socialising – sculptural...

Flagstone-look floor tiles are cool underfoot and create a relaxed connection to the outdoors in this renovated home  – at the same time extending the architectural emphasis on raw materiality