Trendsideas

Dark stained timber weatherboards are contrasted with white-washed timber details on this passive heating- and cooling-focussed home

Italian designed Tibò bathroom and kitchen tapware draws from post-industrial inspiration – an indent special offering from Casa Italiana

This Gold award-winning pool by Acacia Pools dovetails with other needs on the property while making the most of its rural outlooks

The study has a sense of separation in this courtyard home, that is unless you look in from the master bedroom just across the void

For this seaside renovation/transformation, the home's original brick walls are covered with recycled hardwood cladding 

Pursuing a modern Queenslander look, this kitchen's cabinetry gives the standard Shaker profile a run for its money, matched here with Ash Marble 

This renovation/extension, bedroom included, is built in CLT – this was central to a sustainability strategy as no secondary internal cladding was required

This grand top floor living & dining room features a giant stone fireplace and chimney structure that rises right up through the home

For this contemporary urban oasis contrasting its Victorian heritage home, a starburst sculptural adds sparkle to the beautiful outdoor setting

This bathroom had to be cleaner than clean due to a medical condition of a family member – chrome Hansgrohe tapware was specified as part of this

This rural kitchen offers bold simplicity in composition, paired with soft features – touches like handmade brass detailing bring a European luxe feel

Open and spacious with the ability to be separated into zones as required, this airy, heart-of-light beach house is as relaxed as its setting