Trendsideas

This coastal home for one makes the most of its views and existing build rights while welcoming extended family and not annoying neighbours

On entering this garden-view master ensuite, space expands, natural light filters in, and bathing rituals are elevated to the sublime

A kitchen has more than one function; here, a hidden bar around the corner allows for a quick top up without interrupting the chef

Contemporary Renson Algarve Operable Louvres above the courtyard and upper balcony provide precise control over solar gain in this home

Addressing soft furnishings is one way to pimp your decor but there's another – here black dining chairs set off a pristine white interior

There are taps, there are basins, and then there's their relationship – here, Fantini mixers sit beside, not behind, asymmetrical Claybrook basins by Plumbline

Porcelanosa tiles in the Venis Range, from Nextdore, bring texture while rounded vanity mirrors and basins add a softer touch to this ensuite

Some appliances want to stand out and be counted – such as this original Fletcher cast iron stove repaired and restored by Chippendale Restorations

An existing marble entry inspired herringbone French oak floors throughout but beyond that all is changed in this opening up and modernising renovation

With dense scrub cleared and fountain, firepit and small lawn added – plus pool revamped – this landscaping project aligns with the home it connects to

Not the most tangible of dividers but natural light defines and informs the interior of this decidedly open-plan, long-span mountain home

This clean-lined architectural home reflects the mountains behind with interiors that connect indoors and outdoors through form, tone and texture