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Designer: We handpicked matt stone-look tiles to create a sleek and refined ambiance in the bespoke bathroom, allowing natural elements to stand out.

From this angle, a crisp Caesarstone surface looks like a stand alone table top – in reality, it's a cantilevered penninsular island benchtop for breakfasting and casual dining

Minimalist metal towel rails are in keeping with the burnished, metal-look wall tiles and copper Hansa tapware in this metallic themed bathroom

Currently renting your backyard out to grass and daisies? Why not turn under-utilised into monetised – G.J. Gardner points the ways

This country-look, quiet toned kitchen boasts refined timber joinery complete with a double door to the rear scullery that hides in plain sight 

Here, ripple-textured tiles backdrop a freestanding tub, stand-out black double vanity and shower, while custom mirrors reflect the drama

Aesthetics, day-to-day functionality, energy conservation and the quality of interior environment are all closely considered in this indoor-outdoor family home

Your backyard oasis brings fun, community, and exercise but what is the best cover to keep your pool low maintenance, warm and great looking? Covers 4 Pools shares the ideal options for a new or existing pool

Here, concealed under lighting accentuates and highlights the feature wall finish in a dramatic-look powder room

Timber cladding meets glazed facade – this home's central living zone is transparent, with operable windows/doors playing a part in moderating the interior temperature

Finger tile splashbacks in this scullery are highlighted with warm strip lighting positioned under the upper wall cabinetry – of course, the discreet strips also provide valuable task lighting 

A glass-fronted stall, pale tilework and an internally lit soap niche combine to make the most of this shower experience in an airy ensuite