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

The owners used the words ‘dark’ and ‘moody’ when describing the look they wanted –  a bank of open-grain, dark-stained Ash timber cabinetry was the response

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

A timber entry gives way to marble walls and floors in this bathroom while the freestanding tub is positioned opposite the window, allowing the occupant to soak in views of the river

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

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

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

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

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...

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 Grade II listed apartment is elevated with new interiors – bespoke straw marquetry, queer art collections, gesso walls, and a French Château style daughter's bedroom are only half the elegant/exuberant story