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These sculptural cloud-like pendants provide a talking point for guests who don't mind chatting about the encroaching weather

With this bathroom's attention-grabbing 'Infinite Hat' mirror/chandelier piece to take in, you could be forgiven for missing that tiny spot behind your ear

The Niagara Ellipse tub might be the hero here, but dramatic Regoli Nero Sticks feature tiles, a gun metal pourer and ribbed glass shower stall provide design back up

Bold contrast and design flair are balanced by spacious rooms, bedrooms included, and an ergonomic flow in this stand-out G.J Gardner showhome 

White-painted recycled bricks, from Beaver Bricks, and black-stained cedar battens flank this entry, floored in cool grey concrete

This pre-weathered quartz zinc roof, by Metal Design Solutions, combines rugged good looks with all-weather strength down the years 

Some things we want out of sight and other things we want on show – here, storage/display shelving is raised to something of an art form

... or even a cloudy day, transparent pool balustrading keeps things safe and here allows for reflections from pool to circular skylight

Don't want to fight the traffic to the local pool? Sea too far or too cold? Swim Spas offer something better at home. Here, HotSpring Spas talks running costs

There are door viewers and then there's this – we're not sure what this door within a door is for exactly but the milkman loves it 

Wood and grained marble make for the perfect material marriage in this kitchen – especially when both are bathed in natural light  

A light-toned, marble-look island together with three skylights give this kitchen an airy feel, despite the dark tones of the wall cabinetry