Trendsideas

Contemporary, sunny and spacious on the inside, this relaxed indoor-outdoor home features a character cladding on the outside

Okay maybe not the weather that this Greece-inspired outdoor setting evokes, but operable louvres do make the pergola a year-round proposition

This articulated island includes room for a niche cubbyhole – a case of design and function working playfully together

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

Sometimes the more obvious way is also the best way – here, timber cladding connects with deck and stairs for a natural feel

This wall-size handmade media room bookcase is a leading feature in its own right – backlighting adds to the drama, as do the turquoise vases

The new addition in this renovation departs from the main home in terms of cladding, but black detailing draws the all together

A frosted window splashback ensures plenty of natural light falls on perimeter work surfaces in this contemporary kitchen

Mirrors in a lift stop people complaining about the ride time – for similar reason, two volumes of handy storage go unnoticed in this coastal bathroom

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

This home with its prominent use of black steel and board-formed concrete walls has a semi-industrial vibe – why not a strong, simple front door to match?

This apartment bathroom fit-out is clean-lined and timeless, in keeping with the wider interior and the Modernist building it forms part of