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Part of a wider renovation, the feature beam ceiling in this master bedroom appears here as an extension of the decorative wall joinery

For this crisp charcoal and white kitchen, the ceiling-mounted Siemens rangehood is disguised through the choice of a mirrored housing 

One way to allocate spaces in an open-plan environment is through area rugs – another, also seen in this apartment, is with the furniture

Within a sprawling, open kitchen, this cooktop station means business – maybe that's why it is supported by a no-nonsense, farm table structure

Placement and good taste are key – this eye-catching pendant looks all the more spectacular when you're climbing the stairs to meet it

For this dramatic bathroom, a dazzling starburst chandelier was converted to low voltage to meet local building code for use over the tub

This shower stall niche is great for soaps & cacti but it's also home to concealed lighting which shows off the character tilework

Just because your older, much-loved pool isn't cutting edge doesn't mean it can't deliver up-to-the minute functionality – Covers 4 Pools offers two styles ideal for retrofitting 

Pools are usually reserved for the backyard but here the watering hole is pushed up front, separated from the entry by a fence

This house heads underground to gain living space – metal stairs and accompanying board-formed concrete surfaces create a semi-industrial aesthetic

The starting point for this kitchen was the porcelain island benchtop with its marble pattern and warm veining – other finishes pull the design together

With its minimalist frontage and nature inspired palette, this new home is a fresh, spatially efficient and 'smart' take on an urban beach house