Trendsideas

This heart-of-the-home kitchen design brings flow and family connection, grandmother included – brass and timber highlights evoke an air of refinement while light and reflection also play their part

A refined coastal bach-meets-Airbnb features a butterfly roof which optimises a sculptural look, privacy and natural light penetration – the design factors in the higher-set main house that's yet to come

A sumptuous guest bathroom with pill-shaped mirrors and a step up bath retains classic detailing while the master bathroom, now opened to the master bedroom, follows a similar vein – both offer delicious escapism

This timber-clad island is one of the first features encountered on entering a spacious showroom – the reeded cabinetry is complemented by a chunky bevelled benchtop in porcelain stone ware – Grigio Grey Florim

Not one but two sculptural light sources feature in this master suite – high-set windows flood the room with natural light while these elements make for eye-catching design inclusions

Here, minimalist Elysian Minimal Mixer & Spout, toilet holder and shelf in Brushed Metal Black from Robertsons set off the Penny Round Mosaic Mother of Pearl wall finish behind

In a home focussed on the richness of cedar, this bedroom boasts a feature wall and dramatic headboard in the same wood, the latter includes a handy storage niche/book shelf

Recessed LED strips accentuate the handless perimeter cabinetry in this kitchen – the subtle lighting solution also doubles as night lighting

This award-winning seaside bach enjoys uninterrupted floor-to-ceiling ocean views, thanks to rugged, thermally efficient window/door systems from Altus – advanced triple-glazing ensuring the interiors are warm, quiet 

An introduced feature timber wall reorganises this apartment – other walls were removed, secret doors appear in unusual places and the now open-plan living zone is ideal for both living alone and socialising – sculptural...

A new modern rear extension features a warm palette of pale oak timbers, warm greys and lightly textured stone while the Victorian terrace home's refreshed street facade retains its heritage charm

A modern home renovation blurs the lines between indoors and out – passive solar design and seamless connections create a natural living space that flows directly from kitchen and living room to pool