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Contemporary Renson Algarve Operable Louvres above the courtyard and upper balcony provide precise control over solar gain in this home

A kitchen has more than one function; here, a hidden bar around the corner allows for a quick top up without interrupting the chef

Some appliances want to stand out and be counted – such as this original Fletcher cast iron stove repaired and restored by Chippendale Restorations

An existing marble entry inspired herringbone French oak floors throughout but beyond that all is changed in this opening up and modernising renovation

This clean-lined architectural home reflects the mountains behind with interiors that connect indoors and outdoors through form, tone and texture

Not the most tangible of dividers but natural light defines and informs the interior of this decidedly open-plan, long-span mountain home

Responding to the wider architecture and featuring natural materials and clever cabinetry solutions, this kitchen is both a work hub and gathering place

No windows? No Problem! A starry ceiling finish, accent lighting and a luxurious shower experience all feature in this spare bedroom turned master ensuite

With dense scrub cleared and fountain, firepit and small lawn added – plus pool revamped – this landscaping project aligns with the home it connects to

Desigend by Lara Farmilo, Poggenpohl Studio, this high-functioning kitchen combines minimalist charm with character connections to the home

So that's why there's so much wine left out on display? To the side of this dining room an enclosed wine room is clad in a charred wood finish

A Kurv 1700 freestanding tub, by Plumbline, is backdropped with Ruled Cream tiles, from Quatum Tiles, for this refined bathing nook