Situated along the coastal foreshore of Inverloch surf beach, this 7.4 star energy efficient home represents a lifestyle change for our clients. ‘’The Nest’’, derived from its nestled-among-the-trees feel, is a peaceful dwelling integrated into the beautiful surrounding landscape. Inspired by the quintessential Australian landscape, we used rustic tones of natural wood, grey brickwork and deep eucalyptus in the external palette to create a symbiotic relationship between the built form and nature. The Nest is a home designed to be multi purpose and to facilitate the expansion and contraction of a family household. It integrates users with the external environment both visually and physically, to create a space fully embracive of nature.

The new secondary bathroom is a very compact and efficient layout that shares the extra space provided by stepping the rear additions to the boundary. Behind the shower is a small shed accessed from the back deck, and the media wall in the living room takes a slice out of the space too. Plentiful light beams down through the Velux and the patterned wall tiles provide a playful backdrop to a simple black, white & timber pallete.

A beveled wainscot tile base, chair rail tile, brass hardware/plumbing, and a contrasting blue, embellish the new powder room.

• Remodeled Eichler bathroom • General Contractor: CKM Construction • Mosiac Glass Tile: Island Stone / Waveline • Shower niche

Compact shower room with terrazzo tiles, builting storage, cement basin, black brassware mirrored cabinets

Modern Beach Craftsman Master Bathroom. Seal Beach, CA by Jeannette Architects - Photo: Jeff Jeannette Shower Dimensions: 66" x 42" Tile: Subway style Marble Wainscott: Painted Wood

Stephani Buchmann

Our Italian collection of vanity furniture works well in this room. It's a very adaptable range not only in size but can be produced in over 150 colours allowing our customers to be individual. This very smart and functional room was created by Elaine.Carmichael@potts.ltd.uk.

A large Duravit Vero bathtub bestows the occupant with beautiful views across the garden whilst they relax. Small alcoves at either end provide space for decoration and placement of necessities such as candles and lotions. The natural grey 'Madagascar' porcelain wall and floor tiles from Porcelanosa have a realistic stone pattern which adds a visual element of interest to the surface finish. Darren Chung

Photographed by Dan Cutrona

Photo: Daniel Koepke

A cookie cutter developer three bedroom duplex was transformed into a four bedroom family friendly home complete with fine details and custom millwork. A home office, artist studio and even a full laundry room were added through a better use of space. Additionally, transoms were added to improve light and air circulation. Photo by Ofer Wolberger

Maximizing the potential of a compact space, the design seamlessly incorporates all essential elements without sacrificing style. The use of micro cement on every wall, complemented by distinctive kit-kat tiles, introduces a wealth of textures, transforming the room into a functional yet visually dynamic wet room. The brushed nickel fixtures provide a striking contrast to the predominantly light and neutral color palette, adding an extra layer of sophistication.

The ground floor WC features palm wallpaper and deep green zellige tiles.