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Total transformation of 1980s duplex penthouse results in attractive open-plan interiors and vastly improved layout – splashback
A Carrara marble splashback adds a subtle highlight to this kitchen – plus ties in with the C...
Steely good looks
A steel look finish that's soft to the touch? This kitchen reflects the latest surface technologies, plus striking features such as a steel access ladder on its own tracks
Garden in the sky
Penthouse design combines all the best features of home and apartment – including seamless outdoor living
Marble feature wall makes a splash in this powder room
Rich veined marble meets marble tile in this luxurious bathroom
It's got potential?
What could you do with a heritage-protected villa in a state of disrepair and too small for modern family living? Architect Tom Rowe has the answer.
Heightened effect
Massed groupings of plants in the front yard of this home create a strong layered look that reinforces an illusion of depth
New home makes the most of sun, views and an unusual feature of the site – pool
Trellis running alongside the two wings of this new home throws patterns onto its surroundings just like the lichen draped on the oak trees at the front...
Benvenuto! – benchtops
A long quartz benchtop – actually 4.6m in length – means this kitchen has plenty of space for easy socialising, as well as for prepping and serving
Renovated home benefits from new natural slatted timber cladding and substantial glazing – flooring
The long lines of natural timber floorboards in this comprehensively renovated home add a feeling of space to the entertaining/k...
Flyaway kitchen
Spacious and light-filled aren't always words associated with a duplex environment or a kitchen in it – the Bluebird Duplex kitchen, however, celebrates both
Looking to the sea
Surely this is natural living at its finest – a plethora of wood finishes and an elegant pool connect this intelligently designed home to its enviable dune and sea setting
8 luxury bathrooms to long for
Beauty and pampering functionality hold sway in these bathrooms by internationally renowned interior architect Stéphanie Coutas