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Boasting custom-designed Laminex walnut cabinetry, this centrepiece vanity is based on Mid-century modern features with subtle curved edges

Innovative spatial planning had knock-on effects for the finishes and furniture selection in the renovation of this Brazilian apartment 

Simple and low maintenance, this garden underpins and celebrates all the sculptures on this property, including the architectural house itself

Prior to renovation this home sat down a steep drive, now it comes up to street level to greet guests and the sun – one of several bold design moves

A floor plane and a roof plane, with fully glazed walls between – this contemporary high-end two-pavilion home is all about engaging with its mountain setting

Natural and sustainable, but not suitable for damp environments? Wrong! Modern treatments make wood the perfect ally in bathroom design – check out these examples

Cross ventilation keeps things cool while warm tones and a rock of a coffee table bring a natural vibe to this family room

A rounded welcome greets visitors to this light-filled bathroom – both from a halo LED-ringed mirror and an eclipse-look sconce

Lovers of great lighting are spoilt for choice here – triangular kitchen island pendants, thin white lines, and a broad-brimmed dining area pendant all contribute

Decorative shower tiles meet contrasting soap niche tiles in a pleasing design play – part of a teenager's bathroom retreat

A pool and connected spa radiate brilliant blues while a change in mosaic tile creates a subtle, pleasing difference

Painted fluted timber climbs the wall in this double-height extension – perhaps inspired by the fluted kitchen island, or vice versa