Furniture

Need a new strategy with your children's homework habits? Well a built in study table offers a grounded, no-excuses place to start

A renovation results in this spacious living area – to restore balance in the new space, the custom media unit's length was respecified at 3m

This interior – furniture included – evokes the outdoors through a colour palette of coppers, blues and pale drift-wood finishes 

This wood dining table in a wood interior features a 'living edge' table top – live edge tables preserve the natural and austere beauty of the tree

Fine art and practical furniture requirements come together with this individualistic display table by Carla Kalwaitis Design

A space isn't finished until the last furniture piece is dropped in – here, a fluted side table adds charm and grace to an award-winning interior 

In this guest bedroom, a bespoke headboard is evocative of a large pale moon or perhaps a hazy sun rising up from a pillowy horizon

This light, white kitchen caters to many come breakfast time – let's hope the easy-over eggs are as delicious as the stools are comfortable

Here's one way to draw your interior together – the timber used on the kitchen cabinetry makes another appearance as a built-in bookcase

This interior design creates layers of texture with white oiled oak floorboards, white chalk finished walls, white sofas, and crystal chandeliers 

Colourful velvet couch options – blue and purple – bring this ideally located Thames-side penthouse apartment interior to life

This informal dining space has a contemporary table and chairs while modern pendants hover overhead – the other key ingredient is plenty of space

In this airy study space, a refined pendant hangs above a blade-thin workstation desk that's less substantial than the adjacent display shelving 

A large circular rug covers much of the black stone floor in this living area – several custom furniture pieces contribute to the soft urban look

This renovation celebrates wood in several ways from timber cabinetry to trim to stairs to flooring – so why not let the dining table join the party?

Remember Bulls Eyes hard candy? Well an easy prompt is the sculptural amorphous stripy lounge chair and matching foot stool in this interior

Grey brickwork cladding comes indoors in this home, greeted there by a grey hearth, grey ultra-comfortable furniture and even grey carpet underfoot

For this penthouse interior, curved forms join clean-lined bronze and glass finishes to faintly imitate the snaking River Thames below

Sparkling chandelier meets rustic dining table – the finishes are both in keeping with the historic home and in-tune with modern interior design

There can be no hesitation guessing this room's functionality – a large television with lose-yourself, laid-back seating all trained on it

It might be hard to stay with the patter in this arresting dining space boasting a stone wall, elegant shelving, wild stairs, an earthy table and glass bridge overhead

An underlit breakfast nook highlights the whimsical stools as well as the sculptural form of the island itself – furniture choices have impact

This 'Perch', with a custom Eucalyptus built-in daybed tucked between bedrooms, allows for a quiet spot perfect for meditation and gazing into the trees

Salone del Mobile was back as the industry's biggest event of the year. Award-winning interior designer Penny del Castillo gives her picks for best in show

Refined timber kitchen cabinetry, a wide plank timber floor and wood furniture elements come together in this space with verdant outlooks

This reworked interior is now more intimately connected to the beach environment and views – a sunny reading nook and pocket sliders play their part 

Close in proximity and sharing the sparkling blue ocean views, the kitchen and dining table in this interior are also connected by their pristine white and wood tones

If you thought this designer dining table was in petrified wood, you'd be excused – designed by John Houshmand, it's cast in aluminium from a giant slab of oak

Here, kitchen and dining table share more than scale. The pared back cabinetry has a furniture feel, linking to the dining setting, while shelving connects with the wood dining table 

In the dining room of this NY penthouse, the expansive lacquered table is accompanied by bespoke dining chairs from Troscan in Rubelli featuring Charles Schambourg upholstery

In proportion with the adjacent island, this plank-formed, living edge dining table brings a rustic element to the modern kitchen and living area

In harmony with its industrial setting, this one-off kitchen and connected living spaces with relaxed furniture show how bespoke design can beautifully reflect any kind of interior

It seems putting on the pounds is the new black when it comes to furniture design – well here's the skinny on this growing trend

Oh, if I must. How much reading would you get done when the outlooks are this gorgeous? For this reading nook, built-in bench furniture provides storage for if your Kindle's broken 

All the views and none of the climate negatives are the result of this design, where glass walls and no walls seem interchangeable and even the furniture has an alfresco feel

Well, to be clear, a coffee table with an exotic finish – one wild piece among many in this super high rise apartment interior by Drake/Anderson

Have a spectacular view that you don’t want to obscure? Choose low-lying furniture such as the Minotti Leslie low lounge chair in this penthouse interior

Big is beautiful in the interior world right now, and these soft and round pieces bring a whimsical and 70s inspired atmosphere to any space

Quirky Karelia armchairs from the '70s, designed by Finnish designer Liisi Beckmann, provide ripple-effect seating in this artistic interior design for an NY penthouse

A few steps from kitchen to dining? But what about in terms of looks? Here are some examples of how designers really make that connection flow

A modern dining table takes its palette design cues from the adjacent black and wood kitchen for an harmonious all-in-the-family appeal

But, baby, look at me now. This dramatic renovation/addition creates a three-level interior flooded with natural light

The fresh interior palette of this renovated home has a definitive '50s feel with a Noguchi coffee table, Eames lounge chair and starburst style mirror

The open, seamless boundaries between interior and exterior for this South African game lodge have the effect of immersing guests in their environment rather than placing them on a removed spectating platform. 

This renovation increases the home's sense of space in part through pale wall and decor treatments and the choice of low, neutral coloured furniture 

He likes a very clean, modern aesthetic, while she prefers a bit of an exotic, travelled look – the outcome is an eye-catching interior

Make sure you get the balance right and keep the design features simple, and you can create an interior with a mix of materials and colours

Many things have changed in the past months – in terms of sociability and even working from home. Here are some achievable ways to make your dining area a relaxing, comfortable and versatile part of your interior

Modernist house with simple, cube-like exterior, designed by architect Dan Wheeler and interior designer Sherry Koppel to house large art collection.

This inner-city Melbourne apartment with spectacular city and park views from the expansive glass wrapped walls demanded a makeover, having not been renovated or improved for over 20 years. The before and after images reflect a radical transformation

Designing in the clouds – this 418m² apartment on Manhattan's Billionaire's Row looks down on Central Park. The lavish interior design includes artworks, many bespoke, by celebrated artists together with exquisite settings, furnishings and furniture chosen by one of the top interior designers in the world

These relaxed private spaces form part of a resort style home reflecting a natural, tropical ambiance. The evocative interior design and one-off character pieces seen throughout are by respected designer Kira Gray of Fyfe Kitchens

The choice of natural materials, strong indoor-outdoor connections and an interior design featuring solid, relaxed furniture and finishes all come together to give this modern Australian farmhouse a sense of connection to its wide open surroundings

Shaped to an extent by governing zoning requirements, this family home has dramatic, flowing interiors that connect with the generous outdoor space 

Mid-Century Modern gets a new twist in this suburban home. The exterior boasts a strong composition while the interior features light-filled volumes 

This relatively compact, semi-detached home has been given an English, classically elegant aesthetic. Natural light and a sense of spaciousness were also part of the design brief

You can't add space to an apartment – but could you make better use of the existing space? That's exactly the outcome for this clever rethink of an existing dated layout.

With a light, sophisticated palette, this home's interiors maximise natural light and external views to the pool and yard. The double height family room has a cathedral like presence

The interiors of this mountainside home are a treasure trove of gem‐like materials juxtaposed with warm wood and splashes of bright colour

Around the corner from London's Hyde Park, two upmarket townhouse front doors open to a combined, transformed lux interior 

A sculptural stair is just one strong, dextrous move in this refined transformation. To update an existing home in Forest Hill, Toronto, Reigo & Bauer executed a total renovation and interior design that unifies formerly disparate areas, modernising them functionally and aesthetically

This was our top interiors story of 2020. Read the full story to see why it was a hit with our readers. 

Working from home comes with many benefits – but you need to to make the most of the design of your home office to avoid the downsides.

Pantone has revealed its Colour of the Year, and it may not be quite what you expected. 

Congratulations to Armstrong Interiors, winner of TIDA New Zealand Interior Design of the Year. See more of this sophisticated apartment-style interior

Not all furniture is chosen for style, grace and elegance. This children's game room has suitably large, robust and fun seating. This is an internal room but borrows sea views through several adjacent spaces.

This colourful yet understated breakfast table setting avoids overpowering the dramatic outlook to the existing mature trees beyond the home's floor-to-ceiling windows

From architecture to artwork, the design team behind the minimalist interior of this penthouse apartment strove to honour the ethos of place and time. See how quality craftsmanship and contemporary style meet in this impeccable home

Need help to select quality, long-lasting furniture for your home? Here's how to buy pieces that will stand the test of time

As with other interior elements on this renovation, the dining table top connects with the home’s oak veneer cabinetry. The choice of materials also makes it feel very connected to the natural environment beyond the doors and windows

Careful arrangement of furniture pieces helps give a sense of dividing up the living spaces while retaining the long open-plan nature of this apartment interior

In the living area of this apartment, a vibrant Tim Maguire oil on canvas hangs above the Minotti armchair. Coming from rainy-day England, the owners found the apartment’s transformation a breath of fresh air

Elegant open-plan living seems to go on forever in this generous-sized riverside residence. Luckily there's an ultra-modern wine cellar for refreshments when you arrive at the far end of the space

Suiting your furniture to your space not only looks right, it also saves valuable floorspace. For this kitchen/dining area, a curved wall suited the introduction of a round dining table

For this dream house in a dream setting, the upstairs in the central block takes in spectacular mountain and lake views. The low-slung furniture tones with the wood interiors and doesn't get in the way of the scenery

With a graphic, multi-coloured rug and bright, mis-matched chairs, this playful dining space wonderfully contrasts the muted tones of the adjacent kitchen. Click below to see more of this home

This home's limited yet dramatic palette accentuates the refined furniture choices featured in this sunken lounge. The minimalist material choices create a visual connection throughout the rooms and improve the sense of light and openness 

Create more interest and better flow in your interiors with curved rather than square or rectangular seating arrangements. Here’s an example on a grand scale.

While the interior of this home is strikingly modern, traditional elements subtly reintroduced in unique ways suggest a harmony between new and old

Furniture crowding out your hard-won views? Wait! There's another way. A sunken lounge is a feature of this open-plan entertainer’s space in an award-winning home. So, how about the dining area treatment?

A white wider environment usually calls for pale furniture? Dark living room cabinetry anchors the light-filled, white, open entertainer’s level on the top floor of this harbour view home.

Your cladding and interiors reflect or play off your environment, why not your furniture, too? The choice of oak joinery and leather furnishings provides a relaxed, elegant feel for this grand coastal villa

When wood and metal are key materials in your kitchen design it makes good sense to extend that material palette to the adjacent dining table, as with this natural-toned, harmonious kitchen design

A traditional stone wall fireplace, classic furniture and contemporary light fixtures all skilfully combine to create a relaxed living area in a holiday home with expansive mountain and lake views 

Sophisticated apartment interior also has a relaxed beachfront vibe in keeping with the seaside setting

Take a generous open-plan space, add an area rug and edge that with convivial furniture – instant intimate living zone from nowhere

For this dining space, both dining table and dining bench feature a living edge – where the natural edge of the wood is incorporated into the design

A reflective dining table brings the clouds inside – an apt example of the wider home's focus on its scenic Bel Air views

The crafted curved timber battening on this kitchen's cabinetry is echoed in the stained batten pedestal dining table alongside

In summer heat sometimes even reaching over the table is all too much – enter the child's delight, a table with a revolving lazy Susan

Matt Blatt dining chairs find tonal connection with the adjacent kitchen cabinetry in this new home – contributing to a balanced interior

It's not just our indoors we can co-ordinate to the max – here an al fresco dining setting matches planter boxes, soft furnishings and even the barbecue

Poolside lounging is no longer limited to a towel or a lilo – this splash-proof setting would be equally at home indoors in the living room

Hygge – a Norwegian/Danish feeling of cozy contentment – was an inspiration for this apartment's Scandinavian/Danish wood and white feel.

Worry not, Susan is ready to wait table, although it's rumoured she's a bit lazy – joking aside, this table complete with revolving lazy Susan is a practical feature

A glass top dining table offers two advantages – on one hand, its see-through nature adds to the sense of space, on the other it reflects light through the room

Breakfast bar, dining table, al fresco setting – wherever you sit you will be sitting comfortably and stylishly in this renovated home

This vibrant and comfortable L-shaped sofa suits the shape of the room and more besides – situated in a bold addition to a character home

This all weather al fresco setting tones in with the hard landscaping and the verdant flora that softens the lines of the new swimming pool

Is this indoor or outdoor furniture? Well the floor tracks accommodating wall-slze glass sliders tell the open-and-shut/lounge-meets-alfresco story

For this landscape design, the underfoot patio decking is sandstone while the bar leaner and other seating is in a timber decking material

Landscaping for this home was designed to nestle into the surroundings – even the furniture in this al fresco setting celebrates curvaceous lines 

This ground-floor glass dining table doubles up on the new home's outlooks – two large light wells also draw light in at this level

For their modern country-style kitchen/dining space the owners wanted to include vintage pieces and this dining table and lanterns fit the bill

There's open plan, then there's just open – as well as maximising the views, an open layout and low-set furniture create the luxury of spaciousness and light

Simple yet dramatic would be one way to describe this dynamic new family home and the poolside seating is more than in keeping

While smaller, free-standing furniture pieces might need to shelter from the storm, this long, low, built-in bench is going nowhere 

A day bed come window seat has the added bonus of easy to access drawer storage as part of its makeup – a key factor in this master suite

These Ghost breakfast bar stools are the furniture equivalent of a party favourite with a personality that appeals to one and all

Long, low furniture accentuates the proportions of this renovated space – a white and light timber palette provides a neutral backdrop for artworks

There's nothing like a study routine and having a dedicated zone is a great head start – this mezzanine study with furniture built in offers a case in point

Natural tones hold sway in this kitchen-living area with low brown couches, timber floors and a wider emphasis on wood, even seen behind the tv

Kitchen, dining and living co-exist harmoniously in this interior – in part due to shared low profiles and a general choice of natural, subdued tones

Kitchen breakfast stools seem to casually echo the adjacent dining chairs in this well connected interior, both in terms of form and tone

Hygge – a Norwegian/Danish feeling of cozy contentment – was an inspiration for this apartment's warm Scandinavian/Danish wood and white feel

A minimalist island with only discreet induction hob and pop-up downdraft steps down to a wood dining table element – but from this angle it has an almost furniture appeal 

You can imagine the size of the bottle and how hard that champagne cork must have hit the ceiling – cork stools provides a fun furniture inclusion in this renovation

A finely finished plank dining table echoes the timber barn doors and far wood butcher's block benchtop in this rural-themed kitchen

This kitchen transformation optimises space and light – even the adjacent glass top dining table adds to the overall sense of lightness 

Not sure how that powder-coated outdoor furniture is going to stand up over the coming winter? Here, the homeowners went for a solid alternative

Grey tones, wood tones, and connecting tones – for this renovation, kitchen meets dining table meets living area furniture in a relaxed fashion

An adult or child could have a quick snooze on this cosy window seat by the kitchen – the seat extends the kitchen's material palette, visually elongating the space

Part of a Modernist home, this interior boasts lavish living spaces – the sofa is upholstered in a plush natural chenille while the coffee table is an Yves Klein gold leaf limited edition piece

This modern kitchen has a pared-back simplicity, with the adjacent understated dining table and chairs contributing to the clean, crisp look

Elements include a Meso side table; Gubi chair; Togo sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy; a Frigerio Smart coffee table and a vintage cane chair

Never mind 'hug a tree', how about 'hug a table'? A chic preloved dining table completes this arty interior, and saves one more piece of furniture from the tip

In a home renovation that dovetails modern with classic, this retro table offers a timeless and elegant connector

Douglas Snelling Webbed Lounge Chairs changed Australian living rooms from the mid 1940s – here they set off an interior in concrete and ply

Subject to a major makeover, this home is painted in the colours of a nearby forest. Much has been redesigned with only a central supporting wall and stair left on the ground floor

This dramatic home has been transformed by design duo Cortney & Robert Novogratz – collectively The Novogratz. Here they also share some effective interior design shortcuts that informed the project

What started as a simple renovation of a workers cottage turned into a substantial, multi-year project. The results are impressive

This sprawling rooftop garden captures a sense of wild nature and natural relaxation while merging with the surroundings and celebrating the city outlooks

Stylist Justine Wilson provides some useful tips to transform your backyard into an outdoor room

This home's coach house origins are retained mainly in the form of ruby brick courtyards. The reinvented interiors are a mix of 1960s-meets-contemporary elements. The outcome is a charming home that successfully blends old and new  

After living in their apartment for over a decade, this family of four decided it was time to renovate. The result is a practical home that uses colour to create separate yet connected spaces

Summer’s not coming – it’s here! But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad time to review your personal outdoor paradise – after all, the sales are already in full swing. Here are 8 steps towards achieving an outdoor entertainment space to be proud of

It's summer which means it's time to make the most of the outdoors. We've gathered some insta worthy images from recent projects that celebrate pools, plantings and the great outdoors generally. Enjoy!

Sitting behind this former shopfront facade is a new three-storey addition that prioritises sustainability and natural light 

Classic design meets a modern monochrome palette in this townhouse. See how a major renovation and custom-made furniture have created a home with timeless style

This terrace house underwent a major renovation to restore and refresh its spaces. Here, natural textures and a pale colour palette wonderfully complement the original heritage features in the living room

Knoll Saarinen chairs around a custom kitchen table with a Ceasarstone Piatra Gray top feature in this casual kitchen dining area

Let your furniture layouts help organise your life! This kitchen’s informal seating area is shaped to accommodate the full family of two adults and six children. Each stool is adjustable to suit the varying heights of the children.

Pick a prime spot for your outdoor dining setting so you and your guests can soak in the views over a long lunch. For great ideas on choices and use, visit the Trends Furniture Hub

One-off Pierre Cronje dining tables, each made from a single sheet of leadwood, establish a central feature in each house. Suspended above them, hand-blown glass chandeliers by Martin Doller reflect and refract the natural light from the surrounding bushveld

A private bedroom deck with loungers looks out on the rear yard complete with infinity pool, generous timber decking and ravine views beyond

Part of an eye-popping artistic master suite, this highly contemporary glass desk is a perfect match for the, wait for it, glass mezzanine floor

Who says you need to trek all the way to the local park to spend time or entertain outdoors? Why not achieve the same vibes in your own home? It’s definitely possible, you just need to focus on putting together your own garden of Eden

The upstairs in the central block of this home takes in spectacular mountain and lake views – and fair to say there's more than a nod to the many trees on the site

Babe Ruth once walked the floors of this apartment but it's unlikely he would recognise it now. A transformative interior design interwoven with exotic wall treatments and artworks has given this riverside eyrie a rich, opulent air

This grand entertainer’s kitchen spans the full depth of its mountain home – connecting to alpine views at the front and a large outdoor kitchen at rear

Love that heritage building but unsure whether it could ever be fit for modern purpose? Constraints can bring out the best in architectural thinking as this elegant cottage transformation reflects

Tilt-slab construction and 3m-high floor-to-ceiling glass come together to shape a spectacular home, where the views and interiors jostle for attention

A restrained yet exotic palette, recessive wall planes and significant artworks combine in a sumptuous interior that connects with its harbourside outlooks