Trendsideas

Let there be light, expansive views and plenty of both – windows stretch up into the gabled roofline to allow this master bedroom to all but touch the sky

Part of a wider renovation, the feature beam ceiling in this master bedroom appears here as an extension of the decorative wall joinery

Handmade-look Green Zellige bath tiles make quite a textural and colourful impact in this contemporary bathroom's shower/bath stall

Warm, natural toned finishes give this bathroom retreat a biophilic feel – crowned with a cascade of greenery from a bespoke planter

With its minimalist frontage and nature inspired palette, this new home is a fresh, spatially efficient and 'smart' take on an urban beach house

The starting point for this kitchen was the porcelain island benchtop with its marble pattern and warm veining – other finishes pull the design together

If you can tear your eyes off the views, or the kitchen, this home's raked ceiling with exposed rafters gives off a distinctive Hamptons vibe

There's a lot going on in this kitchen/dining/living space – recycled bridge beams and granite kitchen surfaces are balanced by a polished aggregate concrete floor

This timber-clad house and landscaping follows the natural grade of the land – ensuring no significant trees needed to be removed from the site

Here, brushed brass tapware, from Abi Interiors, offers the perfect complement to a variety of subway wall tiles laid in an offset stacked pattern

Admittedly, this ceiling marches to the beat of the architectural roof above it – still, its dynamic form, wood finish and fine joinery will make necks crane

For this design, Herringbone Black Mosaic tiles from Tile Warehouse complement the soft, warm glow of Quarter Cut oak veneer, from NZ Panels, on the vanity