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Addressing soft furnishings is one way to pimp your decor but there's another – here black dining chairs set off a pristine white interior

Contemporary Renson Algarve Operable Louvres above the courtyard and upper balcony provide precise control over solar gain in this home

This clean-lined architectural home reflects the mountains behind with interiors that connect indoors and outdoors through form, tone and texture

Responding to the wider architecture and featuring natural materials and clever cabinetry solutions, this kitchen is both a work hub and gathering place

Not the most tangible of dividers but natural light defines and informs the interior of this decidedly open-plan, long-span mountain home

An existing marble entry inspired herringbone French oak floors throughout but beyond that all is changed in this opening up and modernising renovation

With dense scrub cleared and fountain, firepit and small lawn added – plus pool revamped – this landscaping project aligns with the home it connects to

No windows? No Problem! A starry ceiling finish, accent lighting and a luxurious shower experience all feature in this spare bedroom turned master ensuite

A Kurv 1700 freestanding tub, by Plumbline, is backdropped with Ruled Cream tiles, from Quatum Tiles, for this refined bathing nook

Only a small passing cloud breaks up the inviting blue of this pool and spa – the result of a vibrant blue tile-lined pool interior

The famous landscaper selflessly planned for generations to come – here, an avenue of oh-so-slow-growing mature oaks leads to the home

This kitchen island celebrates classic design lines but packs a wealth of modern functionality – full-size Fisher & Paykel ovens are just the start