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Something spectacular to wake up to was the intent for this bathroom – rose marble from Italy, a fluted shower screen and an overall sense of space were all part of the design story

Loving the planet means caring for it, too –  this high-performance Passivhaus design results in an eye-catching sustainable coastal home that exceeding standards for air quality and thermal comfort

Here, the architects sought to achieve a balance between the natural and built environments – wood cladding, a timber deck and thoughtful landscaping all played their part

Both refinement and day-to-day functionality are addressed in fine detailing – here, a shark nose benchtop reflects craftsmanship while internal drawer divides keep everything in its right place and to hand

Bronze mirror fronts on this custom vanity add to the bathroom's sense of space by reflecting the surrounding eye-catching Calacatta Black and Onyx White porphyry wall tiles

Come one, come one hundred – this kitchen can cater to multitudes – the chef owner wanting heavy duty functionality above all and a bank of appliances plus two islands were the result

This customised Hewi accessible washbasin was chosen, together with rails and accessories, to optimise ease of mobility within the bathroom, future-proofing the space for its mature owners

Tucked behind a sculptural, sound-proof wall, this home is a game of two halves with an enclosed courtyard between – the rear opens to outdoor living with tree and stream outlooks

For this master ensuite, the homeowners wanted the design to incorporate natural elements and optimise views of the beautiful countryside beyond the windows 

Key existing built elements and materials were retained and extended in this respectful indoor/outdoor kitchen design that celebrates the home's mid-century modernist origins – charm and warmth are the winners

Natural toned 100% solution-dyed nylon Ellis Island carpet – with its cosy, hard-wearing properties – was chosen for this lakeside home's family room and bedrooms

Continuity is almost always a design winner – here, gold-look tapware and shower fittings are themed with a gold frame mirror and even contemporary gold-look robe hooks