Trendsideas

This multipurpose space with full height APL suite sliding doors and a retracting Louvretec roof can operate as an enclosed extension or an open deck

This landscaping project draws the home's architecture into the mix – a square planter box on steroids is just one eye-catching example

For this luxe, coastal master suite, a suspended fireplace offers up a warm blast from the Sixties while a fan helps circulate the rising warm air

It's not just the water's soft tone (white pebbles in a clear glass pool interior) that evokes a beachscape, there's the naturalistic 'shoreline' too

A warm ambiance and ease of use both factor into this family kitchen, backed up by generous pantry – a sterile look was definitely not on the menu

This clifftop home nods to its setting – ground floor concrete echoes cliff while upper level wood connects with surrounding trees – interiors further this approach

Tones and textures are at play in this beachside master ensuite – the layout promotes a sense of spaciousness while also being functional

The expansion/transformation of the T-A-St-Germain Library, by ACDF Architecture, creates a dynamic new light-filled hub for modest outlay

This interior reflects a contemporary take on a lakeside lodge – while the board ceiling seems more classic, the lighting is decidedly modern

Here, stone pillars look like they've just nipped in from the facade – the rugged touches are balanced with smooth interior detailing, like the marble benchtop

The Sidera building, by Tissellistudioarchitetti, features a visually changing form (with considered aerial perspective) and an interior that fosters physical well-being

This kitchen combines rich timber tones (Natural Teak by Laminex), dark textured engineered stone (Black Tempal by Caesarstone), and matte black laminate (Terril Abolsute Matte by Laminex)