Trendsideas

The skylight or clerestory window in this living pavilion is all about capturing the sun from its most effective direction – hence the one-way orientation

This sink has an implied lineage, looking like it is carved out of its white leathered granite benchtop – in reality, it's just finished in the same stone

Looking like a giant Tiffany Princess-cut diamond, this home boasts faceted clerestory windows that float the roof above – optimising mountain views

Herringbone tiles on the floor of this bathroom also find their way into a recessed panel in the shower zone – texture and a sense of artisanship result

Aged Iron tapware adds a moody touch to this already moody bathroom space – the water falls into a glass vessel atop a marble benchtop

Surprising, contemporary pieces are celebrated at the MIlan Salone del Mobile Milano furniture fair, including Under Construction – by Pedro Franco

Ostrich hide, in vinyl, flanks the side walls of this double vanity and is also featured on the cabinetry insets here, and in the dressing room

Parent-children connections in terms of cooking, flow and conviviality were to the fore in this all-points-considered kitchen designed for a Greek/Australian family

A sloping ground plane was a leading influence for this design – inspiring an unconventional, site-specific approach for the placement of elements

Designer – and TIDA International awards judge – Mick De Giulio runs through the key factors in the evolution of this one-of-a-kind kitchen design

A new front entry centres on the true spine of this reinvented house, opening into a hall that expands into open living and curated backyard beyond

This dynamic home leads you on an undulating shrinking and expanding journey from front facade through the interior to the wall of glass at rear