Trendsideas

Off-form concrete is tamed by the warmth of wood in this contemporary Sydney harbour home that values calm, privacy and natural light along with optimised indoor-outdoor connection front and back

A clean-lined tub sits graciously on a raised pedestal in this bathroom sanctuary, as much a pleasure to look at as it is to soak in – Patagonia Quartzite wall and floor surrounds complete the intended spa-like presence

Strong material choices recommend this pared back kitchen, which balances family-friendly functionality with being a visual feature for the adjacent living spaces

For this living/dining/kitchen volume, slot windows bedded in feature board-formed concrete connect to a roaring Escea Fireplace on one side and garden outlooks on the other

A long wall storage niche complements this corner-bath setting – handy for soaps or shampoo, it can also be appropriated for pleasing plantings

Pale-toned tile flooring plays a key part in this new home's living space – purposefully receding to the eye so the character rock wall and character wood stair can take the limelight

Exposed steel portals frame this kitchen, with each steel member having an LED strip to provide understated ambient lighting – task lighting is provided under the kitchen cabinets

The island front and splashback in this kitchen are in Macchiato Quartz, with a polished finish – the arresting surface is strong in terms of both looks and functionality

Coral hand-blown lamps by Soktas, from ECC Lighting, grace this powder room entry wall – the handblown, brass detailed glass lights turn on via a hidden sensor

For this stand-out coastal home, the steep, challenging site was both a constraint and an opportunity, with significant engineering innovation required – the organic roof form tilts and folds into its dramatic setting

Attention to room shapes, material continuity and connectivity transforms a run of bedroom, walk-through robe and bathroom into a serene, spa-like experience

An expansive and luxurious kitchen blends old Vegas glamour with modern functionality – features include a BlueStar dual-fuel range, brass accents, White Onyx, and Black Granite surfaces