Trendsideas

Pale green textured subway tiles laid vertically to the rear and a green glass half screen to the front combine to evoke a lighter than air feel in this inviting shower stall

Once reason archways are used is for superior load distribution; they can carry more weight – but there's the other reason, too, they are extremely pleasing to the eye, as exampled in this new home 

The famous Beatles song title says it all regarding this home which, thanks to wall-height glass frames/windows, allows you to take in the panorama of the site from both sides of the building

This heart-of-the-home kitchen design brings flow and family connection, grandmother included – brass and timber highlights evoke an air of refinement while light and reflection also play their part

A sumptuous guest bathroom with pill-shaped mirrors and a step up bath retains classic detailing while the master bathroom, now opened to the master bedroom, follows a similar vein – both offer delicious escapism

A refined coastal bach-meets-Airbnb features a butterfly roof which optimises a sculptural look, privacy and natural light penetration – the design factors in the higher-set main house that's yet to come

In a home focussed on the richness of cedar, this bedroom boasts a feature wall and dramatic headboard in the same wood, the latter includes a handy storage niche/book shelf

Not one but two sculptural light sources feature in this master suite – high-set windows flood the room with natural light while these elements make for eye-catching design inclusions

Recessed LED strips accentuate the handless perimeter cabinetry in this kitchen – the subtle lighting solution also doubles as night lighting

This timber-clad island is one of the first features encountered on entering a spacious showroom – the reeded cabinetry is complemented by a chunky bevelled benchtop in porcelain stone ware – Grigio Grey Florim

Here, minimalist Elysian Minimal Mixer & Spout, toilet holder and shelf in Brushed Metal Black from Robertsons set off the Penny Round Mosaic Mother of Pearl wall finish behind

This award-winning seaside bach enjoys uninterrupted floor-to-ceiling ocean views, thanks to rugged, thermally efficient window/door systems from Altus – advanced triple-glazing ensuring the interiors are warm, quiet