Rustic herringbone slate tiles measuring 150x300mm have been used for this traditional kitchen and larder floor.
Classic kitchen in Berkshire with slate flooring.

Rural garden in Turin.

Photo of a medium sized scandi wood straight staircase in Paris with painted wood risers.

The hallway of this Belsize Park home features a muted colour palette and beautiful paneling. Strategically placed to integrate the industrial atmosphere with the natural finishes, a striking wall light from Buster & Punch Hooked Collection adds a subtle feature to the area. Photography by Richard Waite.

Lidia Zitara
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front partial sun garden for spring with a potted garden.

Farbrat e.G.
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Berlin.

ON-TREND SCALES Move over metro tiles and line a wall with fabulously funky Fish Scale designs. Also known as scallop, fun or mermaid tiles, this pleasing-to-the-eye shape is a Moroccan tile classic that's trending hard right now and offers a sophisticated alternative to metro/subway designs. Mermaids tiles are this year's unicorns (so they say) and Fish Scale tiles are how to take the trend to a far more grown-up level. Especially striking across a whole wall or in a shower room, make the surface pop in vivid shades of blue and green for an oceanic vibe that'll refresh and invigorate. If colour doesn't float your boat, just exchange the bold hues for neutral shades and use a dark grout to highlight the pattern. Alternatively, go to www.tiledesire.com there are more than 40 colours to choose and mix!! Photo Credits: http://iortz-photo.com/

Photo of a contemporary staircase in Rome.

This impeccable dark grey shaker style kitchen brings a classic concept bang up to date. The hand-painted finish echoes the quality and craftsmanship. Typical shaker style open shelving is given a contemporary twist with discreet lighting to showcase gleaming copperware. This large kitchen makes the most of its footprint by incorporating a beautiful, oversized island. A gleaming, shark tooth worktop is an eye-catching contrast to the dark grey finish. The open shelf theme is continued offering additional storage and a second sink is cleverly set into the centrepiece giving the rest of the kitchen extra space for preparation and cooking.

Sleek and stylish, the Flower Lavagna is a wonderful addition to any space, balancing minimalist design with a vibrantly coloured and black-board effect shade elements. In-es.artdesign’s Lavagna (blackboard) designs create a new twist on the everyday, adding an extraordinary twist to their minimlistically simple pieces. Coated in blackboard-effect resin, the Flower Lavagna is designed to evoke memories of childhood expression, and art in creation. Just as any other blackboard, the lamp is designed for doodles, notes or simply scribbling, time after time. The Flower Lavagna earns its name, with the lamp’s stylish conical shade inspiring thoughts of wild flowers, especially with the vibrant splash of colour provided by the interior shade. With a flexible stem, this attractive floor lamp perfectly adaptable to any location. Product features: Constructed from steel, nebulite, nylon, cast iron and blackboard effect resin 116cm height when stem and shade completely vertical Includes 130cm cord and switch, Bulb (not included): E27 (max 70W hal-eco) sugg. LED 13w Diameter: 29cm Height 116 cm

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Design ideas for a contemporary bedroom in Paris.

Stephen Clément
Medium sized eclectic open plan dining room in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.

Photo of a scandi home in Gothenburg.

A dramatic stone clad helical staircase at the Notting Hill House in London by Nash Baker Architects.
Contemporary spiral staircase in London.

A bold feature of colour creates immediate impact, combine with softer tones to lighten the feel.
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Buckinghamshire.

Simone Furiosi
Inspiration for a contemporary home in Milan.

Sergio Grazia photographe
Photo of a small modern shower room bathroom in Paris with a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, blue tiles, mosaic tile flooring, blue floors and mosaic tiles.

Recently completed by Reflections Studio, this bathroom uses Burgbad furniture from Germany, the basin is unique with the hidden waste system that makes it appear seamless. Large format wall tiling was used to create a feeling of more space in the small en-suite (a key design principle for smaller rooms) with a earth tone charcoal grey complimented with a feature hand cut mosaic backwall featuring glass and mirror elements.

Design ideas for an eclectic kitchen in Sydney.