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This kitchen island celebrates classic design lines but packs a wealth of modern functionality – full-size Fisher & Paykel ovens are just the start

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

Custom iron and glass walls/windows bring light and visual connection where it's wanted for this living/dining/kitchen interior revamp

Someone's clearly watching the wrong screen on this renovated home's central black steel television and fireplace living room element

Curvaceous and comfortable wood furniture completes this apartment interior – tying back to the apartment's ceiling and floors

Skylights bring warmth and light into this covered outdoor space – and if clouds threaten, the heater ensures there's still warmth from above

As part of this future-proofing renovation, two homes were demolished to the slab and rebuilt with a sustainable envelope and long-lasting materials

Brass mosaic wall tiles, a marble pedestal basin, and brass & bronze hardware – but wait, there's more – this powder room plays music on entry

Only a small passing cloud breaks up the inviting blue of this pool and spa – the result of a vibrant blue tile-lined pool interior

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

This bold home utilises every surface and orientation to optimise the owners' connection to their setting – size is downplayed while sustainability is to the fore

The old is swept aside, for this contemporary master ensuite, with a new wall-hung vanity, sculptural tub and a sense of lightness all featuring