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Finished in a mint green tone to connect with other 'fun' elements in the children's bathroom, this table-top vessel basin also has a weathered underside, adding to its character

A textured tile finish rounds soft corners in this bathroom and finds balance with curvaceous feature wall and ceiling wood panelling on the other side of the space

Rapid growth, exceptional strength and beauty – oh, and one of the most renewable resources on the planet – here, Plantation Bamboo shares just some ways that bamboo can aesthetically and ethically lift your h...

This home's dramatic gabled roofline connects with nearby Te Mata Peak – strategic orientation, soaring ceilings and clerestory windows bring the warming sun deep into the interior 

Forming part of Australia's first 'Active Home', this nature-toned bathroom merges green energy efficiency with other environmental sensibilities, recycled elements included – one of three similar upstairs bathing spaces

Powder rooms are a great place for surprise and fun – and this upstairs powder room with its jazzy fish wallpaper and funky wood vanity achieves both

Grey tones play down this contemporary kitchen's presence, as do its transparent island pendants – letting the homeowner/artist's nearby artworks shine

Concealed lighting adds to the mood of this atmospheric, marble tile-clad bathroom while rounded vanity mirrors bounce all available light through the space, increasing the sense of roominess

This kitchen in an Arts & Crafts bungalow improves spacial configuration; exports the bar area; and has space efficient cabinetry in key areas – an arched doorway and crafted detailing conne...

This kitchen – part of a reshuffled/revamped space – offers light, warm cabinetry finishes and the refined coolness of stone benchtops and splashback

This coastal garden celebrates privacy, calm, and filtered light, along with soft tones & textures – the private space connects naturally with the home's interior living spaces

Strong of form and materials, this bold, board-formed concrete home is a perfect response to an often stormy coastline – serene, sculptural interiors balance views and privacy