Trendsideas

Well, they can. Pared-back panelled vanity drawers and wall cabinet doors in this serene master ensuite tell a tale of a traditional design focus that won't date

Luxury may be an over used word but it more than applies to this arresting, fit-for-a-queen private home interior by Studio Marco Piva

Indoor/outdoor connection is all important in modern homes – these examples, from bifold doors to stacker sliders, are sure to inspire

Views, privacy and maximised internal volumes were achieved in this house which also reflects the owner's involvement in the timber trade

What's trending in kitchen layouts – open kitchens connected to open living spaces or perhaps a return to a separated off cooking space? We put the question to designers on the Trends Design Counci...

It's got potential? So how did it turn out? Check out the total transformation at the back of this narrow terrace home

Considered and restrained design with a curated selection of materials and bespoke, intricate detailing delivers contemporary European luxury

A sunny home that reflects a love of life and entertaining – this G.J. Gardner design boasts refined finishes and a family-friendly layout 

This home’s street face features a glass gallery bisecting wood-clad volumes  – checkout the dramatically different cladding that faces the sea

20 times more efficient than your home, the haus.me Autonomous Off-the-Grid Smart House makes the most of its window walls on two sides

Clean-lined, modular and highly versatile – the Smile collection of toilets and bidets, from Casa Italiana, offers a chic, sculptural look

The exterior of this home has been transformed with new skylights sensibly facing upwards to maximise natural light on the interior