Trendsideas

Once home to Britain’s military HQ under Churchill’s premiership, the building boasts an historic background – however, for this apartment, the interior designers favoured a quietly assured scheme

Various areas were covered in this landscaping project – not least the lush central courtyard which is on show to most areas of the home

This kitchen slots into a narrow available space – however, custom cabinetry, slender benchtops and a two-tone colour palette create a refined presence

This indoor-outdoor home reinterprets the character of its historically significant suburb while celebrating sustainability, aging in place and material connection

For this ensuite, the light and skylights highlight the organic imperfections in the wall tiles selected – bouncing light and creating texture & movement 

However, running without them is okay in this kitchen thanks to the soft cornered Caesarstone benchtops, chosen here for their relaxed feel 

The groove lines of the beadboard wall finish in this study/guest bedroom downplay the presence of a wall aperture where a drop-down bed is concealed 

What works well with a rustic country kitchen? Well, a rustic dining setting would be one apt accompaniment – as represented here

Here, orange plants, libertia peregrinans, provide a border between lawn and path – creating a colourful, interesting contrast while softening the strong lines

Fairly demure from the street, this home opens up at the rear with expansive glazing to take in dramatic views of New Zealand's tallest mountain

In this bathroom, Twin Pan single basin mixers, in Brushed Nickel, from Robertson Bathware, continue a semi-industrial vibe from the concrete floors

Building pocket gardens into your architecture is the dream – this private rear patio is a little like a sculptural event in its own right, complete with plantings