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Street appeal can strongly influence a property's value. Stone accents have transformed this remodelled house it now demands a second look

This converted barn has become a chronicle of its past, as well as providing a contemporary lifestyle

Close attention to materials, reflections, finishes and textures has transformed this apartment without the need for major structural changes

This contemporary, vertical extension to an early 1900s workers' cottage has created a light-filled family living area and reinvented the traditional back yard

In this renovated Victorian row house, a double-height Mondrianesque window transforms the rambling garden into a living work of art

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This renovation of a 1930s stucco cottage has opened up the interior to provide a spacious, character-filled home

In renovating this grand, century-old house, the architects retained its traditional character, but created a streamlined, flowing interior better suited to a contemporary lifestyle

Incorporating a corridor into this small kitchen not only makes it look spacious, but also creates good storage opportunities

This bathroom was renovated to unify it with the Asian-style courtyard it overlooks

With a well-planned kitchen, conveniently located Smeg appliances and a good flow between spaces, this kitchen makes entertaining a pleasure

With its expansive outdoor entertaining area and sparkling new pool from Mayfair Pools, this house is geared for a long, lazy summer