Trendsideas

Refined materials and a floating centrepiece vanity give this light-filled master bathroom a feel of grand elegance and relaxation

With the solid exterior of a Modernist concrete bunker, this private home opens up on the inside to an internal, elongated courtyard

How long ago did our biological precursors drag themselves out of water onto land? Now all we want to do is return to it – this tucked in pool a case in point

This bathroom with double vanity exudes a masculine vibe and is easy to clean – apt features for its users, two nearly grown boys

How to elicit a glamour kitchen without a solid gold budget? Well, along with attention to detail, concealed lighting is a great way to pimp your style

Two cabinetry styles in proximity each celebrate the other through delightful contrast – lacquer meets wood grain, just across the way

This aquatic perch with harbour views would be hard to beat for relaxation – the tub's curves are echoed in the floor mounted pourer and mirrors

A windowless powder room with ornate glazed tiles splashed in sunlight from a skylight also boasts a dramatic curving wood entry 

At one with its rural setting, this homestead celebrates the traditional barn vernacular – disciplined proportions, crisp detailing and sustainable aspects further inform the home 

This renovation transforms a suburban home with a dramatic entry, stepping down to expansive living, views, and private outdoor living

Freshly cooked trout all day long – this lakeside kitchen offers a tight palette of oak veneer, Iroko timber flooring, black granite and black slate mosaics 

Space planning, adroit lighting, in-tune colours, custom furniture and even the essence of nature – this media space verges on the therapeutic