Trendsideas

Remember those indolent childhood days where time hangs and the natural world holds thrall? This home celebrates that idyllic feeling

Celebrating intimate views of a mature Himalayan cedar, this seaside suite also looks inwards – offering coastal hues, natural flow, light and privacy

White-painted recycled bricks, from Beaver Bricks, and black-stained cedar battens flank this entry, floored in cool grey concrete

Don't want to fight the traffic to the local pool? Sea too far or too cold? Swim Spas offer something better at home. Here, HotSpring Spas talks running costs

These sculptural cloud-like pendants provide a talking point for guests who don't mind chatting about the encroaching weather

This pre-weathered quartz zinc roof, by Metal Design Solutions, combines rugged good looks with all-weather strength down the years 

The Niagara Ellipse tub might be the hero here, but dramatic Regoli Nero Sticks feature tiles, a gun metal pourer and ribbed glass shower stall provide design back up

... or even a cloudy day, transparent pool balustrading keeps things safe and here allows for reflections from pool to circular skylight

Bold contrast and design flair are balanced by spacious rooms, bedrooms included, and an ergonomic flow in this stand-out G.J Gardner showhome 

Some things we want out of sight and other things we want on show – here, storage/display shelving is raised to something of an art form

With this bathroom's attention-grabbing 'Infinite Hat' mirror/chandelier piece to take in, you could be forgiven for missing that tiny spot behind your ear

Wood and grained marble make for the perfect material marriage in this kitchen – especially when both are bathed in natural light