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Corten steel edging contains loose pebbles for this inviting front entry approach – a design/landscape element that is as pleasing to bare feet as it is easy on the eye

The feature brickwork cladding on this home was so good the owners continued it indoors – the textured grey surface working well with the more refined surfaces waiting down the hall

This cottage renovation enhances liveability while reflecting a harmonious blend of modern farmhouse and Hamptons-inspired aesthetics, with a focus on solar penetration, simplicity, and enduring materials

Strategic spacial reconfiguration for this dual-toned kitchen project makes room for a generous scullery while gleaming mirror splashbacks refract the surrounding waterfront landscape

Tucked away in a private wing, this refined master suite comprises a panelled bedroom, a bespoke walk-in wardrobe and a light-filled bathroom with dark woodgrain cabinetry and sculptural vessel basins

This single-level, sustainability minded home overlooking a golf course provides a semi-rural retreat for its owners – features include a mid-century aesthetic and private pool

This upper level deck makes the most all weathers with a roof overhang that admits afternoon sunshine while providing shelter from desert rains

Wall tiles with a distressed finish make for a strong visual contrast running behind this smooth-as-silk sculptural tub

Here, engineered stone Trendstone Neve benchtops with a subtle grey vein add visual interest without overshadowing the kitchen's individualistic design elements

A near-invisible full glass panel sits in behind this baton timber privacy screen to protect it from damage from shower water

A kitchen/dining space benefits from these sculptural see-through pendants – nothing, not even the lighting, gets between the chef and the scenery

In-slab hydronic heating is teamed with this on-show Escea fireplace for a cosy interior – the fire surround's refined fluting matches other elements in the home