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This home is built right amongst mature oaks – reflecting the owners' love of wood that extends to the custom dining table

These walls feature curves highlighted with a tactile, pill-shaped ‘tic-tac’ tile – their rounded shape emphasised by a coloured grout

An in-situ concrete wall at the front of the property anchors this glass-walled pavilion home into its environment

Here, wood floors complement both the Dekton stone-look benchtops and the American White Oak, dark stain wood cabinetry 

While natural light enters via a clerestory window, privacy to the toilet and shower windows is maintained with privacy film

White wall-mounted shelving complements freestanding shelving units with rolled steel frames seen elsewhere in this kitchen

Thoughtful design strategies create a culture-rich, courtyard home that's both private & transparent, addressing constraints on all sides

Quiet tones, luxurious finishes and features, plus several space-expanding design moves all contribute to the refined presence of this New York apartment

This standout landscape and pool design enhances connection to the family home for improved use – level changes are seamless

Classic detailing runs through this hilltop bathroom, in keeping with the wider home – pale tones let the owner's colourful objets stand out

Soft tones, feature curves, and an uninterrupted view of the harbour were all on the menu for this reconsidered kitchen

Limited space, awkward solar, need for clear interior vision – a clever design move addresses all this and sustainability, too