Trendsideas
Home kitchen bathroom commercial design
Room with a view
The logic is self evident – why have a solid wall when a wall of internal windows unlocks the water views beyond? Step two – make the windows (here, from Altus Window Systems) themselves look pretty
Tilt and go
A Proglide louvre system by McArthur adds looks and fresh air functionality to this office space – specifying louvres enhanced the sense of indoor-outdoor connection in an eye-pleasing way
Hanging out in the trees
Monkeys aren't the only ones to enjoy hanging out in nature – accompanying two loungers, this classic hanging seat is all but immersed in foliage and natural vibes
Cover story
A metal standing seam roof takes up where the traditional tiled roof leaves off for this renovation and expansion project – different in make-up, they connect in tone
Dusk magic
Through thoughtful design and appropriate plant selection, you can create your own private oasis – then make sure you add up-lighting for dusk magic
The captain's quarters
This nautically themed bathroom in a heritage home reflects the tones and craftsmanship potentially associated with, say, a captain's quarter's – an ornately finished benchtop, gold tapware and Portuguese patterned tiles...
Big picture
Pairing rich timber joinery with soft natural stone, this clean, crisp kitchen responds to the architecture of the wider home in visual terms as well as its immediate environment – the generous island provides for gatherings, dining,...
Treehouse vibe
Striking in black and white cladding, this tree house-vibe home creates character and connections from its spa-like top level master suite down to indoor-outdoor lifestyle living on the mid level and descending to quiet spaces at ...
Rock of ages
A hint as to the sculptural shape of this home is sitting right in the front yard – the residence's boulder-like presence is accentuated by the timber cladding's rich, natural tones
Clean and crisp
This refined prep bench in Trendstone New Lily White merges with the family kitchen's sandy tones – a natural light-bringing window splashback completes the work zone picture
What's cooking, good looking?
At a half glance it looks like the extractor in this kitchen might have its work cut out – in reality, the feature swirling Fusion Wow stone splashback was chosen to draw the eye in
Come rain, come shine
This expansive outdoor room becomes an extension of the living spaces courtesy of a wall of large-span bifold doors – a louvred roof from Louvretec makes the space inviting through spring, summer, autumn and winter