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Everyday breeze blocks have been used to add bold, geometric pattern to this kitchen in Adelaide, while the open design keeps the kitchen feeling airy and light. The breeze-block front on this kitchen island adds a decorative touch to this clean-lined and minimalist space.“Our client came to us with a love of textiles and the Palm Springs influence, and they asked us to work this breeze block into the addition,” says Sally Wilson of SW-Architects. “Breeze blocks are a fantastic masonry element to work with.” Because internal masonry doesn’t need the same large mortar joints as external masonry, she recommends keeping the detailing thin and crisp to avoid too much bulk.8 Breeze Block Features That Are a Breath of Fresh Air
4. … Or just a showerIf space is particularly tight or if the room is narrow (1 metre or less) or has a sloping roof, consider dispensing with a bathtub and having just a shower instead. A shower won’t take up as much room as a tub and you can squeeze one into the most awkward of spots. Tip: To make a small ensuite feel larger, lay the same floor tile across the entire area, including the shower recess.
Link function to function with utilitarian pathwaysYou would think that by their very nature, paths and steps are functional, yet in many styles of garden design, they are anything but utilitarian. In functional gardens paths and stepping stones almost become catwalks – straight passageways leading directly to another space, not created as a design feature to highlight a distant viewpoint.Read more: Let Houzz Lead You Up the Garden Pathgarden
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Following the rule that any decoration in a garden scheme comes from the design itself, this controlled garden shows that functional design doesn’t have to be bland. Wide paths and pavers link the driveway to the front door, and the plantings unite different parts of the garden without overpowering the design.
Winner: C.O.S DesignStepping stones can transform a backyard – as this magical design reveals.7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Laying Stepping Stones
Winner: Bayon GardensFire pits show no signs of waning in popularity, and they’re even more desirable in a landscaped backyard as inviting as this one.
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“I find painting quite therapeutic and am always amazed at the transformation a lick of paint can make to a room,” says Atiwill. “We have several fireplaces in the house and all the brick surrounds were painted a dreadful beige when we moved in. We painted the one in the lounge room dark blue, which looks fabulous with Sebastien the taxidermy deer.
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Photos by Natalie HunfalvayAnswers by Ben and Sally Johnson of Benedict Design, who are the occupants of the homeWho lives here: Ben and Sally Johnson and their four-year-old sonLocation: Ashfield, NSWRoom size: 6 x 4.5 metres
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27. Location: Perth, WAWhy we love it: A dining setting with fine lines such as this one is the perfect choice for a compact courtyard, as it allows the light to flow through and won’t impede views. Well played Turner Interior Design.
13. Location: Lennox Head, NSW Why we love it: Running the same pale stone tiles from floor to walls creates a soft, dreamlike feel here.
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