Trendsideas
Home kitchen bathroom commercial design
Clean sweep
Prizewinners in the annual NKBA design awards highlight the wealth of talent among members
Pocket paradise
This garden design makes the most of its shady location and subtropical microclimate to create an outdoor conservatory
Custom creations
Upmarket, individual cabinetry that responds directly to your home and your lifestyle is central to the DCD Kitchen and Bath Design Studio experience
Cultural perspective
Two new performing arts centres the Melbourne Recital Centre and the Melbourne Theatre Company Theatre sit side by side with distinct but complementary identities
A backward glance
By preserving elements of the original structure, this converted barn becomes a chronicle of its past, while still providing a contemporary lifestyle
Layers of history
Because the exterior of this landmark home could not be altered, the interior layout had to be reshuffled around the existing windows
Cool haven
This roof terrace sits atop a home with preservation status, providing a welcome retreat in the middle of a busy city
By candlelight
Softly romantic the Illuminations Electric Fireplace by Fireplace Xtrordinair sets the scene
Sense of sanctuary
Originally a Lutheran property, this whitewashed stucco church has been resurrected to provide a character-filled home and artist's studio
With a deft hand
The total restoration of this early 20th-century house focused on its Arts and Crafts heritage, and the time-honored craftsmanship of a bygone era
Landmark decision
This Edwardian residence did not have preservation status, but rather than being torn down, it has been restored
Reach for the sky
Skylights, a natural material palette and living bamboo plants enhance the unexpected tranquillity of this Chicago loft office