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Slender drop pendants aren't the only light show in play when it comes to this bold yet pared back kitchen, with concealed LED lighting and ceiling spot lines also playing their part – the wall ovens are equally understated

The hard-wearing cedar cladding on this home doesn't stop for breaks – this door continuing the use of the warm wood, which will silver over time, for a uniformed look in tune with the wider desert setting

This Hamptons style bathroom is bright, fresh, and airy with a glamorous vibe – the classic-look vanity features five panel doors with internal mouldings and is finished in satin lacquered Resene Black White

A mint green concrete bath and similarly toned herringbone tiles create a fun atmosphere in this children's bathroom – there's also a hidden speaker and vertical heated rails that are easier to throw your towels on

A 50mm mitred edge on this Trendstone Portofino quartz waterfall benchtop creates a thick, bold profile while the Buddy CB044 Kitchen mixer by Archant from Plumbline provides a refined metal counterpoint

Drama is built into the architectural bones of this house – two prominent stone tile walls enhances privacy and a narrow approach before one wall ‘swings’ open for a grand reveal of the intimate coastal connection

A modest-sized bathroom space is transformed into a tranquil spa-like retreat with a feature curved nib wall, custom vanity, tiled shower seat, and concealed storage

Reflecting the wider interior's Japanese principles of ‘Wabi-Sabi’, this kitchen boasts materials with a rustic simplicity – an indoor-outdoor counter 'passes through' the kitchen window wall to the outdoor barbecue

An external palette of pre-aged ironbark timber cladding and natural stone provide a beautiful, warm, and rustic aesthetic for this beachside home – while also being durable and low maintenance

Here, the integrated refrigerator, deeper wall cabinets, cooktop console and island are all finished in a horizontal grain barn wood high pressure melamine, which has a wood texture to the eye and to the touch

In fact sunlight has already been added to this sculptural Fienza tub – a resolved ceiling height has allowed for a skylight directly above the bath, allowing the occupant to bathe in natural light

The smallest room in the house is also often the most surprising – powder rooms present an opportunity to break with your wider interior to create spaces with drama and personal pampering at hear...