Trendsideas

This house sidles up to its noisy street frontage, creating spacious courtyard living at rear – the acoustic front fence/facade blocks unwanted sound

Light, nature, and water set the stage for this minimalist sculptural new home, which includes two storeys and a full basement 

Combining existing spaces and throwing out the bath creates a functional bathroom for three teenage boys featuring a modern twist on a rustic air

Exotic materials and a subtle grey and white palette help transfer a boxy rear space into a contemporary family and entertainer's kitchen

A solid wood round table that King Arthur would have been proud of is just one feature in this heart-of-the-kingdom kitchen/dining space

This eye-catching suspended vanity unit with double sink features bronzed glass doors and glossy lacquered finishes, creating subtle reflections

The powder room is the perfect place for dramatic impact that won't be missed by family or friends – here, a black embossed feature tile creates a theatrical backdrop 

This kitchen cabinetry's detailing, column finishes, panelling and curved character features bring it into step with the existing character home

This could be a confusing instruction to a child in this home, where a generous light courtyard brings nature into the heart of the interior 

This reinvented bathroom complements its classic home while adding alluring textural tiles and turning a ceiling anomaly into a feature

Nestled on the edge of Lake Taupo, this home makes the most of an unusual shaped section, the warmth of wood and relaxed indoor-outdoor flow

Renovation of 1930s property's kitchen preserves the home's original character while creating a modern and functional family space