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The double-height living room features aligning twin tall openings on opposite sides. On one side, these openings house structural glass electric 'guillotine' windows by Vitrocsa, which provide views of and easy access to the rear garden. Photographer: Rachael Smith

Ramón Sanz

Cristobal Palma

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Sabbini & Co. supplied and fitted Crema Marfil marble throughout the entire open plan space in this incredible luxury home in Carlingford, County Louth.

Wohnzimmer für die ganze Familie

Photos by Crib Creative, Styling by Perth Style Co.

An opening opposite the front door leads down from the entrance hall/study to a half-landing which overlooks the dramatic double-height living room. Discreet built-in storage and a fire safety curtain have been incorporated into the reveals. Photographer: Rachael Smith

Living Crystal Design by Vuesse With glass, new horizons in design and function Contemporary, sophisticated, bright. With its aluminium and tempered glass doors, Crystal opens out new horizons for functionality and personalisation in kitchen design, ready to provide a classy backdrop for the individual lifestyle, and an outstanding context for fine food and entertaining. The atmospheres this model creates derive from its original finishes and layout solutions. Breakfast bars, cupboards and storage units, matching furniture and appliances of some of the market’s leading brands (a unique Scavolini feature) make this definitely a kitchen that responds to today’s needs. And at the same time the gleaming doors, available in an original selection of colours and textures (some have decoration designed by Karim Rashid), give design schemes elegance, imagination and a distinctive appeal. http://www.scavolini.us/Living/LivingCrystal#sthash.NkUWVEq0.dpuf

Nestled at the foot of the Ochil Hills, this dwelling was carefully designed to maximise the stunning views of the environment, with a large double height living area benefiting from full glazing to frame the natural landscape from within. Energy efficiency was also a major consideration throughout the design stages. This dwelling takes advantage of unrivaled levels of insulation and coupled with the installation of innovative renewable technologies such as air-sourced heat pumps, this project is a great example of sustainable living in the UK.

On the other side, the openings house the stair and half-landings. A backlit sculpture, by the Georgian artist Tamara Kvesitadze, formed of moving silhouettes of the owners and their family, is located within the central pier. Photographer: Rachael Smith