Trendsideas

Open to its adjacent entertaining zone and spectacular riverside setting, this kitchen is equally well considered in terms of the joy of cooking 

A modest frontage belies the space and scenic enjoyment in this energy-conscious holiday home with an upper level that can be sectioned off as an apartment

No room for the bath in the bathroom? A minus becomes a glorious plus in this master suite where the tub is given pride of place in the bedroom

Recessed wall storage unit and vanity mirror are cut from the same mould in this light-filled and refined bathroom

Two sinks, a Dornbracht mixer and Zenith Hydrotap water dispenser feature on this expansive island, keeping functionality as well as aesthetics to the fore

That's the thing with marble, it ages with character and just keeps getting better – even brand new, as on this solid marble-clad island, it looks spectacular

Light creeps in around the edges of this atmospheric ground floor powder room, highlighting the textural plaster wall finishes

Concealed lighting adds theatre to this centrally located and easily concealed cooking zone, which, like the island, is finished in a noble stone

In this bathroom, traditional bath time indulgence is off to a reassuringly good start with this classic Axor Montreux tub mixer

The ornate chandelier is a fitting inclusion in this soaring entertainment/dining/kitchen space – adding bling and drawing attention to the high ceiling

Designed for contemporary living and boasting a stand-out aesthetic, this home packs a lot of entertaining and family enjoyment into an envelope suited to a variety of sites, including more desirable yet smaller options 

This renovation is an exploration of how to pare back and dwell in smaller spaces while providing a sense of personal connection to the wider urban context