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From taps to toilets, showers to vanities – in this episode of Trends Property Insight Series, Plumbing World's Jennifer Price offers expert bathroom renovation advice

Nothing suits a sculptural home and kitchen more than sculptural tapware – here, the wall-hung picture is not the only artwork in the room

'Understated' this contemporary kitchen's mainly handless cabinetry may be – but the resulting uninterrupted walls hold a wealth of storage

This holiday home is bedded into the landscape, hunkering down from the harsh coastal weather – both roof and cladding in muted, rugged colour-coated steel

Reflecting hygge (a Danish concept representing a cosy, contented mood), this sustainable family home for a New Zealand/Danish family features blonded timbers, warm textures and locked-in thermal performance

This home exudes luxurious, resort-type vibes right from the street – inside, expansive open volumes flow through to a decadent al fresco living/playing space via giant walls of retracting glass

Bold blocks of colour create personality in this family kitchen and its surrounding spaces – the result is a playful, slightly nostalgic workspace that balances engaging aesthetics with day-to-day functionality 

Both the guest bathroom and guest WC have been given a resort-like ambience in this project – a spacious shower, a private in-room sauna to promote relaxation, and garden views are all part of the pampering feel

Ideal for both entertaining and family moments, this kitchen features an unadorned timber-clad island as a gathering point, with functionality relegated to back wall and pantry

Together with its appealing outlook, this bathroom is good looking in its own right, featuring a clean-lined Caesarstone tub and contemporary glass shower stall 

Oiled Herman Pacific vertical cedar cladding meets Roofing Industries Eurolock Tray to create a rugged, understated skin for this hillside home

Great kitchen design starts with function, not form – in this episode of Trends Property Insight Series, Kitchen Studio's Mark Bruce shares professional insights