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Outdoor living space sheltered by two wings of the four-winged home.

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The kitchen is divided into distinct bench zones, each with a unique character yet unified through a shared timber detailing.

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Contemporary bathroom featuring a technologically advanced toilet.

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Generous oak island bench with integrated refrigerator drawers, butcher block, pop-up power outlet, concealed desk, and hidden TV screen.

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The coastal kitchen with modern island has an appropriate indoor-outdoor vibe.

Modern yet homely

This kitchen – part of a reshuffled/revamped space, offers light, warm cabinetry finishes and the refined coolness of stone benchtops and splashback

Calming and connected

This coastal garden celebrates privacy, calm, and filtered light, along with soft tones & textures – the private space connects naturally with the home's interior living spaces

The delicate balance of richness and restraint creates an understated backdrop for the owner’s curated collection of contemporary art.

Seaspray meets sumptuous

Three units are merged over two levels – a double-height living space opens to a sea-facing balcony while undulating walls and a sinuous staircase echo cliffs and beach boulders below; coastal hues/textures abound

New gables and timber shingles add to the home's street presence.

Little by little

A 90s home is reborn as a Cape Cod retreat, featuring 10,000 hand-stained shingles, raked ceilings and a new slate roof, while character interior archways are retained

The Surprising Benefits of Adding a Pool to Your Home

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The coastal kitchen with modern island has an appropriate indoor-outdoor vibe.

The delicate balance of richness and restraint creates an understated backdrop for the owner’s curated collection of contemporary art.

New gables and timber shingles add to the home's street presence.

Japanese-style shou sugi ban cladding completes this home.

The sink and counter are custom made from the same slab of quartz and fabricated in Spain.

The kitchen, modern island included, is set back within the architecture of the home.

The sintered marble splashback finish is continued on the wall – making the most of its rich-look presence.

A high-quality porcelain tile mimics the appearance of natural marble, featuring warm undertones of blue-grey, gold, and bronze.

The inclusion of a basement garage elevates the main living level above street height, ensuring residents maintain privacy without compromising opportunities for visual engagement with passing beachgoers.

Clean lines and concealed storage makes for a pared back, refined kitchen cabinetry aesthetic.

The brief was to deliver a reinvented powder room that was worthy of looking at from the dining table.

Several timber clad homes on a limited site – without all important internal space or views being compromised.

A continuous material language and a black ceiling with a network of finely drawn graphics unify the spaces.

Looking into the living /dining /kitchen from the outdoors space.

A Stoked hot tub adds personal character to this seaside bathroom.

Overhead cabinetry and concealed storage ensure everyday essentials remain within reach without compromising the clean, streamlined aesthetic.

Front approach with generous drive and low-up-keep plantings.

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