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

The smartest kitchen projects start long before demolition day – this Trends Property article outlines why getting a designer in early makes all the difference

Powder rooms are famously a great spot for spontaneity or surprise and this one is no exception – a vanity comprising a round deep basin on a pedestal is the perfect eyebrow raiser for unsuspecting guests

Part luxurious bathroom retreat and part art gallery, this project has at its heart a custom-designed, hand-clipped glass mosaic featuring over 45,000 individual pieces – the wider result is soft, quiet, and timeless

In this dual focus project, a light-filled ensuite with curvaceous elements creates a refined parents sanctuary while a new walk-in-robe seamlessly doubles as a study space

Part of a wider transformation, this refined twin-island kitchen is the star of the show – central to a seamless interior flow, the workspace features walnut-stained oak cabinetry and a hidden butler’s scullery

This high-performance, comfortable home boasts a bold, tactile material palette – expansive interiors offer versatility while the four storey design presents more like two storeys from the street

The St Martins Community Centre rebuild includes materials from the original earthquake-struck building – contemporary Euroslider™ doors and Atlantic48™ joinery from Altus Window Systems add natural light and a sense of ope...

Not only does this bank of vanity mirrors visually double the sense of space in the bathroom, it also fronts and conceals a wealth of wall cabinet storage

A stainless steel benchtop is a crisp, clean and highly durable inclusion for this kitchen – as the designer says: 'stainless steel benchtops and sinks provide bulletproof surfaces for family life'

A generous, long kitchen-dining space – quietly dramatic in scale – has its proportions enhanced by richly detailed walnut joinery, fluted cabinetry, and strong blocks of colour

A large, 20m-long swimming pool connects the house to its landscape while a tranquil pond located between the home and pool adds an intermediary linking element – a canoe-shaped Balinese rain drum also features