Trendsideas

The owners wanted an atmospheric powder room – exotic materials and cued music and lighting created the desired guest-envy effect

A crisp landscape design and adroit species selection provides colourful contrast and interest while softening the strong lines of the contemporary seaside home

Concrete is the second-most-used substance in the world (after water) and the most favoured building material – here we celebrate its indoor application

This expansive family home sits strong on the skyline while indoors soaring ceilings, chic industrial accents and relaxed connections hold sway

Basking in natural light and with a metal panel depicting a pair of close wood pigeons, this airy kitchen reflects the character of its owner couple

Refreshing the traditional front facade, this renovation also extends and climbs with a contemporary, environment-sensitive two storey addition at rear

This Brutalist home is warmed up in visual terms by a tulle-like stainless steel mesh pendant which adds softness & femininity to the street view

Architect: the design vocabulary of burnished, creamy, concrete finishes flows from the inside out, often appearing almost luminous in its sculptural force

As part of a whole house renovation and new rear addition a sculptural Lê Corbusier inspired ‘chimney’ fuses the upper floor to the lower floor

This master suite walk-in wardrobe robe is enhanced by thoughtful internal LED and angled down lighting, all framing a view to the sea

This double vanity in Melteca Melamine in Warm White is given a corrugated treatment for textural design interest – floating the vanity adds to its sculptural appeal

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