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This century-old cottage has been transformed from a cramped maze of rooms into a free-flowing contemporary home

Boasting energy efficiency and streamlined aesthetics, the clean-burning Rinnai Symmetry gas fire also creates a cosy living environment

Organising space at the design phase of your house has its benefits

Healthy air is important in any refit a range of solutions is offered by Smooth-Air Products

Looks can be deceiving behind this traditional villa facade lies a bold, contemporary interior with walls of glass and stairs of bronze

With attractive fixtures and fittings, the smallest room in your house can make the strongest design statement. Kalessi Bathroomware specialises in innovative, high-quality products that don't cost the earth

Now you see it, now you don't. This renovated kitchen features a pop-up appliance garage and a height-adjustable table-bartop

The picket fence and decorative fretwork at the front of this traditional square-fronted villa belie a highly contemporary extension at the rear

New windows, pivoting doors and louvres ensure the panoramic harbour and city views can be glimpsed from most rooms in this remodelled apartment

Although it's in the centre of the house, this sitting room enjoys natural sunlight from three sides

This dramatic lakeside house is an unrecognisable version of the original, thanks to an extensive renovation by Don Nelson Architecture

With its loggia-style alfresco dining facilities, pool house and 20m-long pool by Mayfair Pools, this property is just made for entertaining on a grand scale