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

For a subterranean room, this adult's bedroom attracts a lot of natural light – windows shaped to purpose played a part

Not everything has to stand out – this cabinet fades into the wallpaper, part of an interior where each room tells its own colour story

If furniture were a state of mind, this bedroom retreat has a relaxed, artistic, laid back way of thinking

... and from above! Wood floors and rattan pendants both contribute to a warm vibe in this new home's open-plan living spaces

As a focal point, this island joinery is wrapped in horizontal crown-cut American white oak, adding texture and defining the kitchen

A built-in study desk with storage overhead means there are no I-can't-find-space excuses for this hard-working student

A Buddy Floor Mount Bath Filler in Brushed Copper from Plumbline offers a practical-meets-sculptural feature in this bathroom

These wall-hung vanity mirrors do more than shock you with your early morning face – evoking a sense of glamour and space are other plusses

Here, a wood slat design for the bar creates a warm, intimate feeling – then there's the dramatic glass table support

Bluestone pavers are a feature of this backyard escape – they also make for a loose connection with the home's red brick cladding

For this outdoor living project, Kwila stairs feature concealed lighting – both for looks and for safety