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For this classic villa renovation, the Smartfloor Marron Oak engineered timber, by Forte, is mainly laid straight, but in the entry hall it's configured in a herringbone pattern 

A plush headboard makes this expansive bed all the more attractive – toning with the wall finish behind, the bedhead and wider bedroom has a colour theme of its own, as do other rooms in the interior

This courtyard garden is the focal point for the living areas, which wrap around it – a key design element linking the architecture and the natural landscape

To say window choices and their configuration played a part in the presence of this interior is something of an understatement – elegant fenestration lines stretch into the gabled roofline

In this episode of the Trends Property Insight Series, landscape designer Gavin Olson of Olson Landscapes explores how thoughtful landscaping can dramatically transform the way a property looks, fe...

For this renovation, combinations of translucent battened ceilings and walls ensure a natural flow for indoor-outdoor living – the resulting shadow play is a mesmerising bonus

The story behind 20 Australian Homes by Accredited Building Designer Alex Urena

This refined kitchen works hard – a centrepiece for the wider living area, its restrained palette relies on tonal variation and subtle contrast to create depth; arches are a recurring motif, one leading to the tucked away...

A strong material palette and individualistic elements recommend this cohesive home – a louvred courtyard merges indoor and outdoor living, while a second with feature fire connects with pool house and pool 

Seconds bricks painted white and stained cedar weatherboards clad this sustainably minded home – the site has lushly planted hillside surrounds for a backdrop

The owners used the words ‘dark’ and ‘moody’ when describing the look they wanted –  a bank of open-grain, dark-stained Ash timber cabinetry was the response

A timber entry gives way to marble walls and floors in this bathroom while the freestanding tub is positioned opposite the window, allowing the occupant to soak in views of the river