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A 50mm mitred edge on this Trendstone Portofino quartz waterfall benchtop creates a thick, bold profile while the Buddy CB044 Kitchen mixer by Archant from Plumbline provides a refined metal counterpoint

The hard-wearing cedar cladding on this home doesn't stop for breaks – this door continuing the use of the warm wood, which will silver over time, for a uniformed look in tune with the wider desert setting

This Hamptons style bathroom is bright, fresh, and airy with a glamorous vibe – the classic-look vanity features five panel doors with internal mouldings and is finished in satin lacquered Resene Black White

A mint green concrete bath and similarly toned herringbone tiles create a fun atmosphere in this children's bathroom – there's also a hidden speaker and vertical heated rails that are easier to throw your towels on

Drama is built into the architectural bones of this house – two prominent stone tile walls enhances privacy and a narrow approach before one wall ‘swings’ open for a grand reveal of the intimate coastal connection

A modest-sized bathroom space is transformed into a tranquil spa-like retreat with a feature curved nib wall, custom vanity, tiled shower seat, and concealed storage

Reflecting the wider interior's Japanese principles of ‘Wabi-Sabi’, this kitchen boasts materials with a rustic simplicity – an indoor-outdoor counter 'passes through' the kitchen window wall to the outdoor barbecue

An external palette of pre-aged ironbark timber cladding and natural stone provide a beautiful, warm, and rustic aesthetic for this beachside home – while also being durable and low maintenance

Here, the integrated refrigerator, deeper wall cabinets, cooktop console and island are all finished in a horizontal grain barn wood high pressure melamine, which has a wood texture to the eye and to the touch

In fact sunlight has already been added to this sculptural Fienza tub – a resolved ceiling height has allowed for a skylight directly above the bath, allowing the occupant to bathe in natural light

The smallest room in the house is also often the most surprising – powder rooms present an opportunity to break with your wider interior to create spaces with drama and personal pampering at hear...

 Abundant natural light and a subtle retro edge– congratulations to Lyndel Donaldson of Designstory Interiors, winner of the 2026 TIDA Australia Design...