Trendsideas

This mesmerising design scheme for a private London penthouse accentuates sightlines to city icons and references luxury super yacht design inspired by the owner’s love of scul...

A late change in design plans resulted in this Scandinavian feel home redolent with natural outlooks, light and a sense of both space and privacy

There's a place for everything in this semi commercial-look kitchen where a bookmatched marble benchtop is inlaid with brass detail 

A striking bioethanol marble fireplace warms this lavish room and gives intimacy to the space. Is this your idea of a sustainable lifestyle?

This new dining area has bifold doors to the rear garden and also to the rear deck – retro-look furniture chimes with the home's cottage character

This marble-topped baking island is finished in pressed steel – part of an industrial look, and scale, kitchen (although the family cat appears underwhelmed)

Glass-look acrylic floors on the mezzanine level of this master suite are not for those afraid of heights (also not suitable for dressing gown-only attire)

This hoop pine meets white laminate kitchen's understated palette and clean-lined cabinetry mean it forms a quiet backdrop to family life 

Tiles of Ezra – hand-made Moroccan zellige tiles – feature throughout the company owner's own home. These character tiles are now available at The Tile Depot

A glass Vistosi Bolle pendant, from Alti Lighting, sets off this bathtub lookout niche, part of a generous master suite beside the sea 

Summer is on its way and bringing your dormant pool up to scratch with Cascade Pools is easier and more economical than you think

With pool care and upkeep, it's great to have a range of options all sourced in one highly reputable place – and that place is the NZ Pool Industry Association website