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Coral hand-blown lamps by Soktas, from ECC Lighting, grace this powder room entry wall – the handblown, brass detailed glass lights turn on via a hidden sensor

For this stand-out coastal home, the steep, challenging site was both a constraint and an opportunity, with significant engineering innovation required – the organic roof form tilts and folds into its dramatic setting

Attention to room shapes, material continuity and connectivity transforms a run of bedroom, walk-through robe and bathroom into a serene, spa-like experience

An expansive and luxurious kitchen blends old Vegas glamour with modern functionality – features include a BlueStar dual-fuel range, brass accents, White Onyx, and Black Granite surfaces

Striking deep blue cabinetry is complemented by satin brass diamond-textured handles in this on-show kitchen – the cheerful blue captures the character of the original 1930s home

Warm tones, natural materials and a sculptural/artistic vibe – this home with feature central atrium is as bold and surprising as it is cosy

This garden had to work beautifully at ground level while also providing allure from the home's first floor – dealing with a modest space, layers create height, movement, and a sense of generosity

A tranquil, nature-inspired family bathroom with stone-look tiles, a fluted bath, and a skylight – a bold, geometric water closet adds playful contrast

A century-old London townhouse is reworked and expanded into a modern, off-grid home – features include a sculptural steel staircase, a zinc-and-glass roof extension and dynamic play between old and new

A key part of a kitchen is what's immediately surrounding it – here, the designer simplified and lime washed the walls which dramatically contrast the minimalist black kitchen itself 

A fusion of classic French châteaux and modern architectural styles give this Beverly Hills home the presence and refinement of a grand, art-infused hotel – limestone facades give way to dramatic circulation indoors

This contemporary interior and indeed the scenic outlooks both achieve double impact with the inclusion of a mirrored wall – while finger prints need not apply the visual outcome is undeniable