Trendsideas

This airy, arresting home is all about the celebration of art and sculpture while the natural world also makes some surprising architectural entrances

This project employs colour, texture, natural materials, a plunge pool, barbecue, dining area and more to give the house an established, nestled feel

Period detailing was retained in this villa by the sea, while reworked spaces, a contemporary palette and modern elements make for a forever home

A fluted feature element negotiates the stepped nature of this contemporary, colourful and function-rich kitchen, complete with laundry

A high-end presence was the goal for this master suite, exuding a hotel feel – bedroom, bathroom, WIR and make-up station all achieve a lux vibe

For this dramatic bathroom, a dazzling starburst chandelier was converted to low voltage to meet local building code for use over the tub

For this crisp charcoal and white kitchen, the ceiling-mounted Siemens rangehood is disguised through the choice of a mirrored housing 

One way to allocate spaces in an open-plan environment is through area rugs – another, also seen in this apartment, is with the furniture

Within a sprawling, open kitchen, this cooktop station means business – maybe that's why it is supported by a no-nonsense, farm table structure

Placement and good taste are key – this eye-catching pendant looks all the more spectacular when you're climbing the stairs to meet it

This shower stall niche is great for soaps & cacti but it's also home to concealed lighting which shows off the character tilework

Pools are usually reserved for the backyard but here the watering hole is pushed up front, separated from the entry by a fence