Trendsideas

This extensive renovation retains heritage features at the front of the home, while adding a spacious contemporary living area out back

Big is beautiful in the interior world right now, and these soft and round pieces bring a whimsical and 70s inspired atmosphere to any space

Relaxed, year-round al fresco dining and entertaining is the result of this private outdoor space complete with kitchen, dining and spa pool

Marble – a long revered noble stone – features on every facet of this kitchen island, fronting a design with an organic, natural emphasis 

This bathroom builds on the wider cabinetry vibe through the home – as well as being designed to appeal to a range of potential home buyers

High on a hill, views and sunshine are on offer – this home really makes most, with optimised outlooks, great solar penetration and passive heating

Not tall cabinet handles but rather vertical heated towel rails – one of many modern touches in this two-tone master bathroom

Dryden WoodOil is a water-repellent, non-filming, timber protector – a true migrating oil that penetrates deep into the fibres of the timber

Understated black and burgundy cabinetry connects with the dark veining in the Calacatta benchtop/splashback in this moody kitchen

Not all pools are created equally. The makeup of a pool by Cascade Pools addresses heating costs head on – trapping the sun's rays and utilising this free heat source to warm y...

This living area has opening doors for cross ventilation, as well as a double height space with high level windows to remove warm rising air

Set next to a giant operable slider, the occupant of this tub can soak in the views in winter or, come summer, open the door and be at one with them