Trendsideas

For this pool, the designer introduced an elevated wet edge pool as the main feature – this allowed the pool's wet edge to act as the safety barrier – eliminating the need for a pool fence in that area

Well this restored classic frontage doesn't give too much away – not even a hint of the new, contemporary two-level extension at rear

This entertainer's kitchen works hard to look simple – including adding floor to ceiling cabinetry to hide the cooking zone, bringing an illusion of more space

Already flooded with natural light courtesy of skylights, this bathroom's functional specified strip lighting highlights the texture of the feature tiles

This open kitchen is both practical and aesthetically pleasing – the latter thanks to a pairing of black splashback tiles and warm wood elements

In this renovation, classic dark oak panelling was painted over with some hesitation in the formal dining room – this brought balance and lightness

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

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

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 

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

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