Trendsideas

This walk-in robe sits behind the master bedroom but still achieves access to those coveted sea views – jackets to the left, shirts to the right, ocean straight ahead

This roomy beach house with expansive upstairs living and deck spaces responds adroitly to its setting – cladding, interior finishes and external main entry staircase all create architectural interest

For this expansive farmhouse, three wings protect a central courtyard – cladding choices and undulating pitched roof forms connect to the landscape and mountains while glass wall-ended pavilions take in distinct outlooks

An existing pre-1900s two-storey villa is brought up to modern living functionality with the introduction of a contemporary living pavilion 

An under-utilised front lawn becomes a highly attractive plunge pool and entertainment area that fits seamlessly into the substantially redeveloped home

A typically requested Hamptons style look for this beach house master ensuite? Not so much! Enter warm travertine-style tiles with a bold feature wallpaper and touches of brass to evoke character and charm

Thoughtful finishes, subtle lighting and a bronze mirror-fronted wall cabinet come together to create a balanced family kitchen that also reflects on the wider living space

This interiors makeover of a 1920s Californian bungalow merges the charm of the original architecture with modern functionality and style – flow and sunshine are the winners

The rear of this home has a cavernous covered outdoor space which looks remarkably like an indoor space – the generous al fresco kitchen, complete with barbecue, is part of the attraction

A strategic renovation of a tired, closed off home by Buildology introduces an impressive entrance, sculptural stair and light-filled, flowing living spaces that open up to the dramatically transformed rooftop ter...

This luxurious interior appears to go on uninterrupted forever – but sliding glass doors can provide degrees of separation, without interrupting sight lines

Indoor outdoor connections are about more than indoor-outdoor flow – here, vines climbing the porch's black steel pergola create a verdant connection between architecture and garden