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This expansive G.J. Gardner showhome is ideally set up for family life and entertaining – take a virtual walk through the home and explore its many features

The departure from a traditional island with bar stools suited the owners of this kitchen who adore sitting around the cantilever table – it feels more inclusive and social to face guests

With a sweeping-back of cabinetry doors, this scullery doesn't so much back up the kitchen as form part of it – optimising space and convenience

Aged Iron tapware meets stone-look tiles in this private yet open showerspace – part of the wider 'quaint boutique hotel' vibe the owners wanted

A slatted timber wardrobe inspired by North African and Asian joinery traditions references the owners’ extensive travels in these regions

This recessed pool house entry lock has got it going on – a great example of why whoever said 'it's all in the detailing' got it exactly right

The decking, pool and changing space in this landscape project takes the home to the next level – the owners wanted an LA vibe and this design delivered

A rounded theme in this bathroom continues under the vanities, which are delicately supported by the surprising choice of curved, copper-pipe legs

Why just have a staircase in prominent position, as with this renovation, when some astutely placed lighting turns it into a surprising sculpture?

What kind of light would suite a penthouse in a tall, big city skyscraper? This urban eyrie benefits from a tall, airy parchment pendant

For this home, Japanese vibes are evoked through natural timbers, exposed structural elements, sunken living areas, roof cutouts, and charred timber finishes – views of the golf course were another driver

The designer didn't have to look far for inspiration for this kitchen – its tones and textures inspired by the rolling landscape beyond the kitchen windows