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What could be more visually relaxing than a combined wood benchtop/dining table/work surface complete with a waterfall end 

Rounded pendants connect with rounded dining table and chairs in this light-filled kitchen, dining, living extension

For this pool house, paired wings stretch out into a covered courtyard while paired baton roofs further extend their reach

A reflective dining table brings the clouds inside – an apt example of the wider home's focus on its scenic Bel Air views

Here, ensuite and master bedroom alongside are a picture in white – an appealing contrast and complement to the blue of the ocean

This much loved kitchen responds to its apple horticulture-inspired home – timber cabinetry, soaring ceilings and great connections result

This sculptural sports centre by Brooks + Scarpa cheers up rain-stopped fixtures by turning raindrops into a water fall feature

Entry to this powder room is literally hidden in the woodwork – once inside, a giant round mirror accentuates the refined wood vanity

Even passing sheep look surprised when the cladding parts to reveal the rooms behind on this home – great for a lock and leave scenario

Gable roofs aren't just popular in alpine settings because they match the mountains – the steep roof planes ensure weighty snow drifts don't linger

Open shelving in this bar area allows the homeowners to display curated glassware and treasures – dressing the space with a touch of glamour 

Symmetry plays its part in this master ensuite with the in-bench basins echoing the crisp, regimented lines of the two mirrors above