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This rammed earth/CLT-built home is all about escapism – every detail evoking a relaxing air, right down to the soft floors made of the equivalent of lunar soil

What to do when the owner wants to open up the roof space? Flowing storage into tricky spaces and adding skylights made sense in this serene master suite

A swirling natural stone stands proudly at the heart of this kitchen, myriad other attractive elements deferring to the character centrepiece 

Here, a new ipe deck with planter-bench seating steps down to a flagstone patio from where a pathway meanders through mature trees to a play area

 This interior captures its Italian coastal setting through material and colour choices, with slatted wall joinery leading the way – for a fluid ambience

 Leading property stylist and founder of Vault Interiors Justine Wilson shares her expert tips on transforming your home to create the illusion of more space

Get ready for uplifting and soothing colours in our homes and commercial spaces – that's the prediction of the latest Dulux Colour Forecast

A silky Uno Etch Mixer in Brushed Nickel, from Robertsons, is matched here with a concrete basin and a granite benchtop for a fan of textures

Mesh cabinet door inserts in this kitchen are in keeping with the home's heritage status – bi-fold cabinet doors below offer quick access

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best – here, a flowerbed within an expansive landscape is delineated, naturally, by river stones

Shower stalls can feel enclosed, but this one, with dedicated skylight, takes things the other way – bringing the joy of sunshine or sound of rain over head

Vertically oriented serene blue tiles and a strip of floor-to-ceiling louvres accentuate the height and airy ambience of this bathroom