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This makeover began with a kitchen/scullery renovation which soon extended to the children's bathroom, laundry, powder room and master ensuite – repeated cabinet treatments link various spaces

A rustic island table, schist accents, overhead ventilation that stands out without blocking views and a wall of wood cabinetry all come together to create a kitchen that's trained on family life and connects with its mountain outl...

A cramped 80s bathroom is reinvented – a shower 'cove', sculptural tub, wood-slat wall finish and giant picture window each play their part in shaping the relaxing retreat

This T-shaped home, set high in the Hollywood Hills, features a central vertical slot window with a striking three-storey-high view that celebrates a seamless connection between earth and sky

Here, property stylist Justine Wilson, founder of Vault Interiors, shares her tips on creating beautiful, impactful home styling 

Smaller rocks are transformed into this home's signature wall cladding thanks to the expertise of local artisans and builders – forming an ever-present artwork

This kitchen turns dedicated storage into an art form – Blum Legrabox divides mean there's a place for everything and everything in its place

The designer specified a pair of wingback crushed velvet armchairs for this bedroom setting – these sit on a charcoal Armadillo rug, making the area more intimate

An eye-catching pendant over this dining table has the look of an inverted baking bowl about it – the sculptural light tones with the white and wood cabinetry

Here, timber storage cabinetry tones with artisanal wood artefacts in a vibrant bathroom that celebrates the owner's travels in Mexico

The owner of this kitchen, an artist, wanted a kitchen that wouldn't dominate the room – instead requesting plenty of wall and shelf space for the display of art