The Solar System inspired toddler's room is filled with hand-painted and ceiling suspended planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other exciting objects.

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A softer granite replaced harsh black granite counters and glass "subway" tiles added color and sparkle. Before, the bar was raised and set on an angle, but now the counter height overhang works double duty as both eating bar and work or serving area. Chandler Photography

Innovative and extravagant, this River House unit by Visbeen Architects is a home designed to please the most cosmopolitan of clients. Located on the 30th floor of an urban sky-rise, the condo presented spacial challenges, but the final product transformed the unit into a luxurious and comfortable home, with only the stunning views of the cityscape to indicate its downtown locale. Custom woodwork, state-of-the-art accessories, and sweeping vistas are found throughout the expansive home. The master bedroom includes a hearth, walk-in closet space, and en suite bath. An open kitchen, dining, and living area offers access to two of the home’s three balconies. Located on the opposite side of the condo are two guest bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths, the laundry, and a home theater. Facing the spectacularly curved floor-to-ceiling window at the front of the condo is a custom designed, fully equipped refreshment bar, complete with a wine cooler, room for half-a-dozen bar stools, and the best view in the city.

New Spotted Gum hardwood floors enliven the dining room along with the splash of red wallpaper – an Urban Hardwoods dining table and Cabouche chandelier complete the setting. Photo Credit: Paul Dyer Photography

This vacation residence located in a beautiful ocean community on the New England coast features high performance and creative use of space in a small package. ZED designed the simple, gable-roofed structure and proposed the Passive House standard. The resulting home consumes only one-tenth of the energy for heating compared to a similar new home built only to code requirements. Architecture | ZeroEnergy Design Construction | Aedi Construction Photos | Greg Premru Photography

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Photography by Sean Litchfield

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The owners of this modern house wanted a fresh take on the classic ‘country kitchen’ to infuse depth and character into their home. This quaint but quirky kitchen seamlessly blends contemporary chic with classic charm. To maximise space, modern conveniences were inset into the units, creating a striking symmetry whilst maximising worktop space. The units are a mix of English Oak and Corian, with white bronze knobs and cup handles to add understated elegance. “Our Hill farm kitchen looks as if it was born with the house and has synergy with it – it really works.” Photo: Chris Ashwin Photography

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Tucking the microwave into a wall cabinet gets it off the counter. The butcher block counter section works well as a prep area next to the refrigerator and with the toaster oven. Chandler Photography

The owners of this city townhouse asked us to renovate former first-floor office space and design an apartment for their college-age daughter. Working within a modest budget and square-footage, we created distinct living, dining, kitchen, and bedroom areas with additional pantry and closet space. Photos by Shelly Harrison.

A contemporary open plan allows for dramatic use of color without compromising light. Joseph De Leo Photography