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The Design Files Magazine ISSUE 03

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A Stylish Reinvention Of A Suburban New-Build
A Stylish Reinvention Of A Suburban New-Build
Interiors

A Stylish Reinvention Of A Suburban New-Build

The recent transformation of this new Balwyn North home shows the power of custom joinery and carefully selected furniture.
How To Get Started With Balcony Gardening
How To Get Started With Balcony Gardening
Gardens

How To Get Started With Balcony Gardening

Permaculture gardener Connie Cao shares her expert advice on how to get the most from a balcony garden.
This Incredible Penthouse (In The Heart Of Melbourne!) Is For Sale
This Incredible Penthouse (In The Heart Of Melbourne!) Is For Sale
On The Market

This Incredible Penthouse (In The Heart Of Melbourne!) Is For Sale

Step inside a family's luxurious apartment on the 18th floor, where dazzling city views meet eclectic interiors.
Old Meets New In This Perfectly Harmonious Victorian
Old Meets New In This Perfectly Harmonious Victorian
Architecture

Old Meets New In This Perfectly Harmonious Victorian

This Melbourne family home hides a light-filled addition that perfectly blends past and present.
An Architect’s Own Bushfire-Safe, Oceanfront House
An Architect’s Own Bushfire-Safe, Oceanfront House
Architecture

An Architect’s Own Bushfire-Safe, Oceanfront House

How architect Matt Ross Goodman created his own Great Ocean Road home for under $500,000.
This Timber-Lined 1970s Home Feels Like A Magic Treehouse
This Timber-Lined 1970s Home Feels Like A Magic Treehouse
Interiors

This Timber-Lined 1970s Home Feels Like A Magic Treehouse

With a tree trunk in the centre, reclaimed windows, and no plasterboard in sight, this NSW house is pretty special.
A One-Of-A-Kind Converted Warehouse Is For Sale In North Melbourne
A One-Of-A-Kind Converted Warehouse Is For Sale In North Melbourne
On The Market

A One-Of-A-Kind Converted Warehouse Is For Sale In North Melbourne

This home features a rare combination of a converted warehouse, cottage, and garden… and it’s for sale!
Our Guide To Styling A Calming, Blue-Toned Bedroom
Our Guide To Styling A Calming, Blue-Toned Bedroom
Interiors

Our Guide To Styling A Calming, Blue-Toned Bedroom

Why blue is the perfect hue to create a serene bedroom that will lull you to sleep!

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A Down-To-Earth Home For Creativity + Community
A Down-To-Earth Home For Creativity + Community
Homes

A Down-To-Earth Home For Creativity + Community

A 1940s housing commission property turned warm and curvaceous family home in Williamstown North.
A Whimsical Productive Garden Inspired By Beatrix Potter Books
A Whimsical Productive Garden Inspired By Beatrix Potter Books
Gardens

A Whimsical Productive Garden Inspired By Beatrix Potter Books

Garden designer Ashley James' potager garden feels like it's straight from the pages of a picture storybook!
Windsor Hardware Opens A Flagship Showroom In Prahran
Windsor Hardware Opens A Flagship Showroom In Prahran
News

Windsor Hardware Opens A Flagship Showroom In Prahran

Renovators, this one is for you! Discover Windsor Hardware’s stunning range in person at their new Melbourne showroom.

The Top 5 Homes To Visit At Open House Melbourne This Weekend
The Top 5 Homes To Visit At Open House Melbourne This Weekend
Architecture

The Top 5 Homes To Visit At Open House Melbourne This Weekend

Almost 200 Melbourne buildings will open their doors this weekend for Open House Melbourne, including these 5 amazing homes!

What's Inside

The Design Files Magazine Issue 04

<p>Beci Orpin’s eclectic family terrace, a 1950s gem that floats above the trees, and a DIY-warehouse apartment renovation with an $8k kitchen, plus so much more!</p>

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Expert Tips For Styling A Round Rug In Your Home
Expert Tips For Styling A Round Rug In Your Home
Interiors

Expert Tips For Styling A Round Rug In Your Home

Find out how a round rug can make your room shine with this helpful advice from Armadillo's co-founders.
Inside Artist Ben Mazey's Home-Turned-Studio
Inside Artist Ben Mazey's Home-Turned-Studio
Studio Visit

Inside Artist Ben Mazey's Home-Turned-Studio

This wonderfully undone space blurs the lines between home and studio. 
A Melbourne Beach House With Modern Mediterranean Vibes
A Melbourne Beach House With Modern Mediterranean Vibes
Interiors

A Melbourne Beach House With Modern Mediterranean Vibes

This new home combines hotel-like luxury with natural materials to create a rejuvenating coastal sanctuary.
12 Cosy Weekend Getaways To Book This Winter
12 Cosy Weekend Getaways To Book This Winter
Stays

12 Cosy Weekend Getaways To Book This Winter

These getaways around Australia will help you beat the winter blues, without a long overseas flight.

Highlights from our Design Directory

28 Fun Statement Pieces That’ll Add Personality To Your Space
28 Fun Statement Pieces That’ll Add Personality To Your Space
Shopping

28 Fun Statement Pieces That’ll Add Personality To Your Space

Hate boring interiors? Shop all the sofas, chairs, lamps and unique statement pieces we're loving right now.
This Installation Will Change How You Think About Recycled Furniture
This Installation Will Change How You Think About Recycled Furniture
News

This Installation Will Change How You Think About Recycled Furniture

Cultivated and Nexus Designs have teamed up on NEWNEW, showcasing how furniture destined for landfill can be saved and restored. See it now at the Green Design Show in Melbourne.

Nature Takes Centre Stage In This Immersive Riverside Home
Nature Takes Centre Stage In This Immersive Riverside Home
Architecture

Nature Takes Centre Stage In This Immersive Riverside Home

Step inside this impressive new home overlooking Fish River in rural New South Wales.
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28 Fun Statement Pieces That’ll Add Personality To Your Space

Hate boring interiors? Shop all the sofas, chairs, lamps and unique statement pieces we’re loving right now.

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28 Fun Statement Pieces That’ll Add Personality To Your Space

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An Artist + Filmmaker’s Slice of Ibiza In Newrybar
An Artist + Filmmaker’s Slice of Ibiza In Newrybar
Homes

An Artist + Filmmaker’s Slice of Ibiza In Newrybar

Inside artist Jai Vasicek and filmmaker Matt Sharp’s unorthodox Byron home, renovated over four years.
How This $200k Backyard Pavilion Transformed A Family Home
How This $200k Backyard Pavilion Transformed A Family Home
Architecture

How This $200k Backyard Pavilion Transformed A Family Home

Curious Practice designed this 35-square-metre pavilion as a budget-friendly alternative to a typical extension.
This Major Melbourne Trade Show Is Back + It's Free To Attend!
This Major Melbourne Trade Show Is Back + It's Free To Attend!
News

This Major Melbourne Trade Show Is Back + It's Free To Attend!

The much-anticipated Life Instyle event returns to the Royal Exhibition Building later this month.

A Jaw-Dropping Potts Point Penthouse With Personality
A Jaw-Dropping Potts Point Penthouse With Personality
Interiors

A Jaw-Dropping Potts Point Penthouse With Personality

In a building full of nearly identical apartments, Skyline Reverie stands out for its sculptural interiors, and one of the best possible views of Sydney Harbour.
A Modest Brunswick Backyard Studio With Major Impact
A Modest Brunswick Backyard Studio With Major Impact
Architecture

A Modest Brunswick Backyard Studio With Major Impact

A 24.3 square-metre backyard studio has allowed an evolving family to remain in their established home and neighbourhood.
Warwick's Latest Range Reimagines Two Iconic Patterns
Warwick's Latest Range Reimagines Two Iconic Patterns
News

Warwick's Latest Range Reimagines Two Iconic Patterns

Classic stripes and checks come to the fore in Warwick’s timeless new range: Harrington.

This 1907 Farmhouse Has A Delightfully Unexpected Interior
This 1907 Farmhouse Has A Delightfully Unexpected Interior
Interiors

This 1907 Farmhouse Has A Delightfully Unexpected Interior

A chance encounter between the owners and Berlin-born designers Hülle & Fülle led to the idyllic renovation of this farmhouse in the Byron Shire.
How This Sophisticated Apartment Reno Honours Its Harbour Bridge Views
How This Sophisticated Apartment Reno Honours Its Harbour Bridge Views

How This Sophisticated Apartment Reno Honours Its Harbour Bridge Views

True to the client's brief, the home now feels spacious, comfortable and functional — with a splash of luxury — proving downsizing doesn't have to come with compromises.
A Grand Queenslander With Spectacular Views Is On The Market
A Grand Queenslander With Spectacular Views Is On The Market
On The Market

A Grand Queenslander With Spectacular Views Is On The Market

This 100-year-old home tucked into the beautiful Noosa Hinterlands is ready for a new custodian!

Apartments: These clever homes show just how fabulous apartment living can be

Inside One Of Sydney's Dreamiest Art Deco Apartment Buildings
Inside Toorak’s Amazing, Coral-Coloured Caringal Flats!
A Rare Look Inside Fitzroy’s Iconic 1930s Cairo Flats
A Look Inside South Yarra’s Magical 1930s Beverley Hills Apartments
Inside One Of Sydney's Dreamiest Art Deco Apartment Buildings
This Huge Interiors Event Is Returning To Melbourne Next Week!
This Huge Interiors Event Is Returning To Melbourne Next Week!
News

This Huge Interiors Event Is Returning To Melbourne Next Week!

Don’t miss some of the design industry’s best at the trade-only showcase, Decor + Design.

This Neutral Coastal Home Renovation Is Anything But Boring
This Neutral Coastal Home Renovation Is Anything But Boring
Interiors

This Neutral Coastal Home Renovation Is Anything But Boring

The fresh interiors of this Sydney family home perfectly balance simple beachside vibes with contemporary details.
How To Embrace Earthy Eclecticism In Your Home
How To Embrace Earthy Eclecticism In Your Home
Interiors

How To Embrace Earthy Eclecticism In Your Home

Tigmi founder Danielle McEwan shares her advice for styling artful interiors with vintage pieces.
Shop 30% Off Statement Mirrors From Middle Of Nowhere
News

Shop 30% Off Statement Mirrors From Middle Of Nowhere

The Melbourne brand’s entire range of fun and functional mirrors is on sale right now — find the discount code here!

An Artist's 1970s House Turned Poetic Family Home
An Artist's 1970s House Turned Poetic Family Home
Homes

An Artist's 1970s House Turned Poetic Family Home

Sunni Hart and Peter Baxter share their 1970s Balwyn North home, originally designed for artist Bruno Leti.
How A Design Enthusiast ‘Manifested’ Her Dream 1970s Canberra Townhouse
How A Design Enthusiast ‘Manifested’ Her Dream 1970s Canberra Townhouse
Architecture

How A Design Enthusiast ‘Manifested’ Her Dream 1970s Canberra Townhouse

Built as part of a revered housing development, this townhouse reveals a retro-inspired renovation that's both respectful and playful.
A Designer’s New Coastal Home For Multigenerational Living
A Designer’s New Coastal Home For Multigenerational Living
Interiors

A Designer’s New Coastal Home For Multigenerational Living

This new coastal home doesn’t look like a new-build thanks to a natural, layered material palette by its designer owner.
This Compact 1930s Sydney Apartment Is A Minimalist’s Dream
This Compact 1930s Sydney Apartment Is A Minimalist’s Dream
Interiors

This Compact 1930s Sydney Apartment Is A Minimalist’s Dream

An interior designer has curated the ultimate pared-back home for himself inside this heritage complex.
An Innovative Mark Tuckey x Main Studio Furniture Collection Made From Agroforestry Timber
An Innovative Mark Tuckey x Main Studio Furniture Collection Made From Agroforestry Timber
News

An Innovative Mark Tuckey x Main Studio Furniture Collection Made From Agroforestry Timber

The Making of Material is a timeless furniture collection designed by Mark Tuckey and Main Studio using agroforestry timber.

Before + after transformations to inspire your next renovation

Before + After: A Melbourne Share House Turned Dreamy ‘Grown-Up’ Home
Before + After: A Cost-Effective Kitchen, Laundry + Bathroom Makeover
Before + After: A Designer’s Pint-Sized Penthouse Apartment
A Personality-Packed Kitchen Transformation
Before + After: A Melbourne Share House Turned Dreamy ‘Grown-Up’ Home
A Modern Interpretation Of A Classic Mid-Century Beach Shack
A Modern Interpretation Of A Classic Mid-Century Beach Shack
Architecture

A Modern Interpretation Of A Classic Mid-Century Beach Shack

This new Mount Martha beach house by Victoria Merrett Architects balances the historical vernacular of the area with the needs of a modern family.
Meet The Melbourne Brand Making Fun + Non-Conventional Furniture
Meet The Melbourne Brand Making Fun + Non-Conventional Furniture
Studio Visit

Meet The Melbourne Brand Making Fun + Non-Conventional Furniture

ESCULTURA is a new local brand creating sustainable, made-to-order furniture that's fully customisable.
Save The Date For This Immersive Design Event In Bali!
Save The Date For This Immersive Design Event In Bali!
News

Save The Date For This Immersive Design Event In Bali!

An immersive long weekend of craft, design, and culture returns to Bali this August, for five days only.

A Small But Mighty Sustainable New Build In Williamstown
A Small But Mighty Sustainable New Build In Williamstown
Sustainable Homes

A Small But Mighty Sustainable New Build In Williamstown

Sitting comfortably among established period cottages, this clever new home generates three times more energy than it consumes!
This Captivating Coastal Farmhouse Fits Perfectly In Its Bushland Location
This Captivating Coastal Farmhouse Fits Perfectly In Its Bushland Location
Architecture

This Captivating Coastal Farmhouse Fits Perfectly In Its Bushland Location

This new residence was designed around the challenges of its rugged, bushfire-prone site in regional NSW.
65 Homewares The TDF Team Is Shopping For This Winter!
65 Homewares The TDF Team Is Shopping For This Winter!
Shopping

65 Homewares The TDF Team Is Shopping For This Winter!

From a sleek new coffee machine to Akari lamps, find out what homewares our team is coveting — and where to buy them.
World-First B&B Italia Outdoor Store Now Open In Sydney
World-First B&B Italia Outdoor Store Now Open In Sydney
News

World-First B&B Italia Outdoor Store Now Open In Sydney

Space Furniture have launched the very first standalone B&B Italia Outdoor showroom in Surry Hills.

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