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A strong material palette and individualistic elements recommend this cohesive home – a louvred courtyard merges indoor and outdoor living, while a second with feature fire connects with pool house and pool 

This refined kitchen works hard – a centrepiece for the wider living area, its restrained palette relies on tonal variation and subtle contrast to create depth; arches are a recurring motif, one leading to the tucked away...

The smartest kitchen projects start long before demolition day – this Trends Property article outlines why getting a designer in early makes all the difference

Powder rooms are famously a great spot for spontaneity or surprise and this one is no exception – a vanity comprising a round deep basin on a pedestal is the perfect eyebrow raiser for unsuspecting guests

The owners used the words ‘dark’ and ‘moody’ when describing the look they wanted –  a bank of open-grain, dark-stained Ash timber cabinetry was the response

For this pavilion home, generous soffits/overhangs keep the hot sun at bay while clerestory windows still make the most of the azure blue sky

A timber entry gives way to marble walls and floors in this bathroom while the freestanding tub is positioned opposite the window, allowing the occupant to soak in views of the river

Seconds bricks painted white and stained cedar weatherboards clad this sustainably minded home – the site has lushly planted hillside surrounds for a backdrop

Part luxurious bathroom retreat and part art gallery, this project has at its heart a custom-designed, hand-clipped glass mosaic featuring over 45,000 individual pieces – the wider result is soft, quiet, and timeless

In this dual focus project, a light-filled ensuite with curvaceous elements creates a refined parents sanctuary while a new walk-in-robe seamlessly doubles as a study space

Part of a wider transformation, this refined twin-island kitchen is the star of the show – central to a seamless interior flow, the workspace features walnut-stained oak cabinetry and a hidden butler’s scullery

This high-performance, comfortable home boasts a bold, tactile material palette – expansive interiors offer versatility while the four storey design presents more like two storeys from the street