Trendsideas

Come extreme winds, come quake, this home is up for it with exposed steel framing becoming both an interior feature and a reassurance

No, not the wall art, the dramatic fireplace and surround – set on a stone hearth, the room-height heating source creates a leading feature

Only the views catch your attention in this coastal kitchen with recessed cabinetry pulls specified instead of snagging handles

Anything with water and plumbing can be tricky – Impresa provide high quality shower products born of modern, super accurate technologies

This eco-friendly home's 'mysterious' exterior is derived from the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, embracing the transience and imperfection of raw materials to evoke time passed

Inviting plunge pool over the hot summer months and a warming spa come winter, this pool is popular whatever the time of year

An innovative positioning of wood-crafted cabinetry and islands optimises flow, preserves existing elements and creates kitchen privacy

Several design prerequisites and aesthetic considerations were met for this downstairs powder room to achieve a luxurious, upmarket nautical feel 

This modernising remodel of a Californian Mid-century home pulls out all the stops (and some walls) for the ultimate in indoor-outdoor flow

Interior design briefs come in all forms – here, key guiding words from the homeowner put others off, while they allowed this designer to shine

Solar lighting is one good idea of many when it come to walking the green talk with our outdoor spaces – and not at the expense of beauty

This backyard oasis beside a generous pavilion home spells fun under the sun while an in-pool spa adds welcoming winter functionality