Trendsideas

This light and white mezzanine master bedroom slots into the peak of its dramatic, lake-side A-frame house

Here, plants in the planters include purple Aeonium Schwarzkopf and green Ceanothus Diamond eights at rear while to the right is a fan aloe underplanted with black mondo grass

A pool and connected spa radiate brilliant blues while a change in mosaic tile creates a subtle, pleasing difference

Lovers of great lighting are spoilt for choice here – triangular kitchen island pendants, thin white lines, and a broad-brimmed dining area pendant all contribute

Pewter toned Perrin and Rowe taps and a Burns and Ferrall stainless steel sink complement this island's moody granite benchtop

A bespoke, crenulated double vanity, emerald tiles and brushed brass touches give this coastal master ensuite a refined air

Here casual window seating also provides casual storage beneath – turning a quiet sunny corner into a much frequented reading nook

Is there a warmer material than wood? A Haro 4000 rich engineered timber ply floor climbs the wall and runs over the ceiling in this new home 

Here, a dramatic macchiato quartz with polished finish and book match join, designed by SCE Stone, forms a stand out splashback 

The outer curves of this kitchen island bring a softness to the space, added to by it hovering off the floor on a pedestal

Cantilevering the vanity also adds to this bathroom's sense of space – quite simply because you can see more floor area

A reeded glass shower screen offers a refined take on showering privacy in this texture-rich, resort-inspired master ensuite