Daring and different

Kitchen design: A little bit of sunshine

A mix of contemporary design, slick white finishes and a dash of sunny yellow are the perfect ingredients in this joyful kitchen design.

Trend alert: Killer colour

Inspired by Etro’s spring/summer 2015 collection, this look is anything but tame

Modern home: Sophistication 101

Buratti Architetti conjures a modern home fit for a bachelor

Melbourne apartment: The great escape

A Melbourne apartment offers a unique aesthetic

Grand Designs Australia: Rock steady

Dubbed “an extreme marriage of time periods” by Peter Maddison, this Mount Alexander abode is, quite simply, just that

Tableware: Through the looking glass

Make a stunning statement or create a sparkling centrepiece in colours from lavish gold to purist white

Coloured MDF boards that will transform any space

This engineered coloured MDF wood board range is UV and light resistant and can suit any design

Real interior: The Italian job

A classical Italianate home is injected with a fresh attitude

Paddington terrace house renovation

This chic Paddington terrace has undergone a makeover to infuse it with contrast, pattern and pops of colour

Real apartment: Colour my world

Interior designer Rebekah Caudwell embraced her British roots to create a space filled with her signature aesthetic — colour

Trend alert: Spring carnival

Bright colours and bold prints reign supreme this spring racing season

Trend Alert: Biscay bay

White-based teals look fresh and crisp, while darker shades allude to something more sinister

Stylising with colour: multi-function ovens

Personalise your kitchen with a colourful multi-function oven

Using colour and texture in your kitchen design

Looking to personalize your kitchen? Colour and texture can help you create a distinctive place

Real interior: Down the rabbit hole

Turning a getaway into a home worked out charmingly for a family living in their very own fantasy land

Trend alert: Jewel tones

Add some sparkle to your interiors with homewares inspired by precious and semi-precious stones

Kaleidoscope your kitchen

A mix-and-match trend is emerging among savvy renovators: kaleidoscope kitchens. These integrate different trends, colours and brands to create a truly personal space.

Colour code: Bright outdoor furniture

The Cotswold furniture Luxembourg range gives a light and bright addition to any outdoor design

Bright lights: Colourful lighting for 2015

If you're redecorating this year, look to brightly coloured lights and lamps for a colourful look and feel

Stunning New York marble kitchen

With dramatic marble and mute cabinetry tones, this kitchen has both interesting focal points and unique features

Colour your kitchen: Schock sinks

Schock sinks are taking Australia by storm. With a stunning colour range, crisp lines and a silky smooth finish, this quality German-engineered and manufactured sinkware range has been created using state-of-the-art composite Nanogranite materials. It offers exceptional strength and durability, stain resistance and anti-bacterial properties

Spring-inspired homewares

Celebrate the warmer weather with these lush homewares

Interior trend: Cayenne red

Interior colours are heating up with the weather. Embrace the warmth with these cayenne pepper-inspired pieces

Urban wonderland: A stunning inner city home design

Colourful and cohesive, inventive and inviting — this cleverly-designed urban home has all the right elements

10 vibrant fixtures and appliances

Forget playing it safe with neutrals. From fixtures to appliances, vibrant colour is creeping into every corner of the home.

Colour trends: Opulent Orchid

Appealing to the romantic in all of us, Pantone’s 2014 Colour of the Year, Radiant Orchid – a pinky purple - is certain to be finding favour in our homes.

Trend alert: Neon brights

Give your kitchen decor a fluoro makeover with these fab finishing touches

Cool, tropical and contemporary home design

We step inside designer Kenneth Cobonpue’s family home — a creative haven that celebrates indoor-outdoor living in style

Real renovation: Wild west

An interior designer sees the potential in a neglected Cape Dutch house, despite the lack of power, the gunshots at night and the wildlife frequenting the dinner table