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Inside the Home Renovation that Embraces Timber and Black Accents

January 26, 2026

The living room centers on custom joinery. A wall of shelving wraps around the television, which is concealed behind a perforated panel to reduce visual clutter. A built-in window seat sits beside a large pivoting window, creating a focused place to sit and look out toward the rear yard.

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Inside a Mid Century Makeover Perched Above California’s Coachella Valley

January 26, 2026

A mid century modern exterior in Rancho Mirage featuring brick, stucco, painted steel, and concrete walkways set against the desert landscape.

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Inside a 559 Square Foot Apartment that Flips the Usual Layout and Feels Surprisingly Large

January 25, 2026

A mezzanine adds usable space to this 52sqm apartment while keeping the layout feeling intentional and open.

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A Narrow Block, A Vaulted Ceiling, And A Bold Rethink Of Suburban Living

January 25, 2026

A modest Melbourne home has an extension that reveals a dramatic vaulted interior designed to maximise light on a narrow block.

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How the Albert Hotel Turns Local History Into a Modern Boutique Experience

January 24, 2026

Historic streetfront buildings remain intact while new hotel architecture is quietly positioned behind, preserving the rhythm of downtown Fredericksburg.

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The Six Month Transformation That Turned a Dark Victorian Layout Into a Garden Facing Home

January 24, 2026

A subtle rear extension using reclaimed brick creates more space while preserving the home’s historic character.

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