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How to create authentic interiors that are well considered and individual to your tastes – styling ideas from interior designer Stacey Gillies

Mexican mosaics acquired during the owners' time abroad make for a leading feature in this colourful bathroom sanctuary

In this family-friendly design, the children are encouraged to use the backyard as an extension of the interiors and as a more direct path to access the heart of the home

A new garden pavilion and a penthouse suite together with natural, crafted interiors help this house celebrate natural connections to its Table Mountain setting

This bold kitchen sits well in its classic villa environment – industrial strength ventilation is downplayed while displayed plants are also discreetly housed

This low-upkeep landscaping project reflects on the clean-lined home it extends from, stepping down to accommodate spa and then lawn

Like gleaming treasure, these gold-look taps ideally complement and accentuate the emerald tile walls in this immersive bathroom 

A Realflame Pure Vision 1800 fire with no enclosure box creates a dramatic statement in the living area of this contemporary new home

An exotic veined Panda White honed marble stone splashback offsets this bold kitchen's use of cool black cabinetry and warm wood

This wood dining table in a wood interior features a 'living edge' table top – live edge tables preserve the natural and austere beauty of the tree

There are stairs and then there are craggy overhangs, and then there's both – the dramatic stair is one of many out-there features in this interior

A rustic dresser stands alongside new wood cabinetry here while a pale green lining element in the latter connects back to the former