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This apartment interior owes its refined presence to a variety elements, from custom cabinetry to material connections and colourways – an exercise in thoughtful design decisions

If you like your bedrooms white and fluffy, then this atmospheric place of repose might leave you wakeful – advice from designer: Don't be afraid to be different!

The departure from a traditional island with bar stools suited the owners of this kitchen who adore sitting around the cantilever table – it feels more inclusive and social to face guests

A rounded theme in this bathroom continues under the vanities, which are delicately supported by the surprising choice of curved, copper-pipe legs

This expansive G.J. Gardner showhome is ideally set up for family life and entertaining – take a virtual walk through the home and explore its many features

The decking, pool and changing space in this landscape project takes the home to the next level – the owners wanted an LA vibe and this design delivered

With a sweeping-back of cabinetry doors, this scullery doesn't so much back up the kitchen as form part of it – optimising space and convenience

This recessed pool house entry lock has got it going on – a great example of why whoever said 'it's all in the detailing' got it exactly right

Why just have a staircase in prominent position, as with this renovation, when some astutely placed lighting turns it into a surprising sculpture?

Aged Iron tapware meets stone-look tiles in this private yet open showerspace – part of the wider 'quaint boutique hotel' vibe the owners wanted

A slatted timber wardrobe inspired by North African and Asian joinery traditions references the owners’ extensive travels in these regions

What kind of light would suite a penthouse in a tall, big city skyscraper? This urban eyrie benefits from a tall, airy parchment pendant