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19. Breath of fresh air. Portland, USA
13. Near abstraction. Gothenburg, Sweden
3. High dive. Berlin, Germany
5. Peaking over. Calgary, Canada
Indigenous plants were used for this rural property in Woodend, Victoria and include:Lomandra seascape, Dianella revoluta, Poa labillardieri and Leucophyta brownii; all of which have narrow leaves. The reduced surface area of the foliage further reduces their need to suck up a lot of water, and means the foliage has less contact with the sun.Brachyscome multifida, Scleranthus biflorus and Myoporum parvifolium ground-covers; these assist in keeping the soil beneath them cooler and damper, as less evaporation occurs due to increased coverage. These plants also tend to capture the rainfall/water for better ingress, rather than skipping and running off the surface.
29. Location: London, UKWhy we love it: The panelled tub beneath the eaves, classic subway tiles, and a bold charcoal-and-white colour scheme means this bathroom – in a London loft conversion – is small but undeniably striking.
15. Location: Melbourne, VictoriaWhy we love it: Who says that all-white and minimalist are the only options for a small space? A simple black-and-white colour scheme, slender fixtures and plenty of curves are the keys to making this traditional style work.
10. Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaWhy we love it: For its fearless use of colour and pattern.
8. Location: Vancouver, CanadaWhy we love it: The teak bath surround, the brushed gold fixtures, the pretty, patterned shower curtain – what’s not to love about this charming bijou bathroom?
5. Location: Geelong, VictoriaWhy we love it: Lack of space and a tricky footprint haven’t prevented the owners of this Geelong home from having their dream bathroom – they’ve simply tucked the tub behind an awkward wall. Genius.
Bold Roman blindsPulling up into pleats and made from fabric – water-resistant if necessary – Roman blinds can add softness to a kitchen, which is full of hard materials. With warm colour repeated in ceramics and linens, the pattern of this design is set alongside other motifs in the country-style room.Roman blinds are better in kitchens with good natural light as they’ll block the top part of the window, so other treatments are preferable if you only have just one small window or the room’s north facing.
Photos by Tatjana Plitt PhotographyAnswers by Warwick Mihaly,Principal of Mihaly SlocombeStyling by Pip and CoopBuilder Little ConstructionsWho lives here: A young family of five, plus Kimba the dog and Sphinx the catLocation: Rippleside, Victoria (on the outskirts of Geelong)Room size: The combined kitchen, meals and living area is 10 x 5.5 metres.
35. Old-world style. Barcelona, Spain
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