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Some splashbacks cover a whole kitchen wall, others are sized to their benchtops – here, a tile-lined niche provides storage for frequently used elements and also display

Skylight, window and reflecting mirror all come to the illumination party in this powder room – a space that always benefits from natural lighting 

In the right setting, a modest heating source goes a long way – this home's entire thermal envelope is upgraded to secure a very ambient interior climate 

Tall lancewoods are matched with base green plants – Myosotidium hortensia or The Chatham Island Forget-me-not – in this seaside lawn surround

Dining on high takes new meaning with this rooftop terrace dining setting – refined furniture and an outdoor fireplace play their part

Limestone-clad walls all but disappear into the spreading mature oaks that front this renovated property – the same rustic look is continued indoors

Renovating designer on this ex garage now ADU: "The space is so small that the varying colours give visual interest and depth to help define the areas as separate."

Is there a more natural, complementary and refined look than pairing wood cabinetry with stone benchtops and splashbacks – this kitchen certainly puts a strong case 

A wall of character brickwork sets the scene for this space, so a grey, semi-industrial tone for the cabinetry seems completely in keeping

There's nothing like drawing on your setting – designers infused soft curves into this rooftop harbour-view kitchen, achieving the desired nautical feel

This custom wall hung vanity has a marble benchtop and concrete Halo tabletop basin – cantilevering the vanity adds to the room's sense of space

The scope of this European-feel kitchen runs from pushing out the back of the home for added space to multiple work stations and stand-out detailing