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Interiors

This New Sydney House Takes Its Cues From Mid-Century Design

Designed to frame incredible waterfront views, this brand-new Northern Beaches family home has an air of nostalgia.
Christina Karras
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Architecture

The 2025 Victorian Architecture Award Winners Revealed

The best projects in Victorian architecture have been recognised at the 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards.
Interiors

Inside A Family’s Wonderfully Eclectic Northern Rivers Farmhouse

This farmhouse near Byron Bay feels warm and whimsical after a renovation by Studio Isaza.
Studio Visit

Fitzroy's Favourite Unofficial Documentarian, Pol The Painter

From his apartment in the Atherton Gardens public housing estate, Pol McMahon paints the goings-on of Fitzroy.
Architecture

A Life-Changing Backyard Unit For A Full-Time Carer

A custom backyard unit by Mihaly Slocombe has given a mother to an adult child with high support needs a nourishing space of her own.
Interiors

Modern Country-Inspired Bathrooms Are Trending — Here’s How To Get The Look

A dreamy new take on the traditional country-style bathroom has emerged — and we're big fans!
Homes

An Artist's Romantic Bronte Home With Whimsy

Artist Leah Fraser’s family home feels like a slice of the French countryside in Bronte!
Architecture

This Light-Filled Sydney Renovation Isn’t Your Average Family Home

See how this creative home challenges tradition with multi-purpose rooms, separated by velvet curtains and sliding doors!
Interiors

A Bold Six-Week Luxury Brisbane Apartment Makeover

‘Go bold or go home,’ was Design Scout’s philosophy for this Brisbane apartment renovation, achieved in lightning speed.
Architecture

A Surprisingly Voluminous Extension For A Brisbane Family Home

The exterior of this Queenslander cottage doesn't give much away about the lofty addition that lies inside.
Tiny Homes

How A Builder Created This Calming Tiny Home, Especially For Warm Climates

This impressive tiny home can be custom built in four months and delivered anywhere in Australia.
Shopping

Why Every Home Needs A Rug + 30 Of Our Favourites To Shop!

Find out how to inject colour, texture, and warmth into your room with this round-up of our favourite rugs.
Interiors

How To Nail The Impossibly Chic, Modern British Interior Style

Vibrant, whimsical, and lived-in with a few glamorous touches — discover how to capture the effortlessly elegant English interior look.
Stays

This Cosy Coastal Home In Jervis Bay Is An Idyllic Getaway

Book a stay at Baia, a perfectly peaceful escape on the South Coast of New South Wales.
Interiors

Before + After: This Artist’s Sydney Terrace Feels Like A Fancy Hotel

Artist Annalisa Ferraris' renovated terrace hides a chic parlour room, a French bistro-inspired kitchen, and a blue bar!
On The Market

This Epic House Inside A Former Factory Is On The Market

Whoever buys this North Melbourne home will be living the ultimate inner-city dream among the treetops.
Homes

It’s Summer Holidays Year-Round In This Northern Beaches Home

Inside interior stylist Belle Fearon’s happy, weatherboard cottage in Avalon Beach.
Architecture

A Visually Distinct 1930s Sydney Bungalow Addition

How Studio Prineas overcame heritage restrictions to expand and enhance this 1930s bungalow on the Lower North Shore.
Interiors

How This 1970s Modernist Home Was Reimagined For Modern Living

This Melbourne home has been renovated in homage to its original features, like its retro spice rack and beautiful parquetry floors!
Gardens

A Flourishing + Romantic Garden For A Federation Family Home

10 months after installation, the garden of this Ripponlea home is a wonderland of perennials, native violet, and flowering shrubs.
On The Market

This Special Mid-Century Home In Beaumaris Is For Sale

Located on a nostalgic street full of 1960s gem, this idyllic family home is a blast from the past.
Gardens

A Forever Seaside Garden Of Coastal Natives + Perennials

How Kate Seddon Landscape Design modernised an established Barwon Heads garden with a relaxed of coastal natives and perennials.
Architecture

How A Modest Backyard Pavilion Transformed This Brisbane House

An architect designed this budget-friendly 'outdoor room' as a clever addition to his father's post-war home.
On The Market

This Impressive Farmhouse Estate Is For Sale In The Sunshine Coast

This modern homestead features nine bedrooms on a sprawling acreage — and it's not far from one of Queensland's best beaches.
Homes

A Breathtaking Beachside Family Home

A dream St Andrews Beach location inspired a dream new home designed by Pleysier Perkins for Hayley and Mick Barrett and family.
Architecture

A Treehouse-Like Addition For A Cherished Alistair Knox Home

The Apple House by Sally Draper Architects is a small but mighty addition to a country retreat on the Mornington Peninsula.
Interiors

How To Embrace A Soft Modern Interior Style

Architect Rosanna Ceravolo of Studio Ceravolo shares her top tips and furniture picks for curating a home with sophisticated, subtle flair.
Apartments

Life Inside One Of Melbourne's Coolest Warehouse Apartment Buildings

See inside two enviable rentals within the Collingwood clothing factory turned warehouse-apartment complex!
On The Market

David Flack Lists His Own Brunswick Home For Sale

The founder of the highly successful Australian design studio is selling his own eclectic home following an extensive renovation.
Gardens

This Family’s Enchanting Micro-Flower Farm Holds More Than 2000 Dahlias!

The husband-and-wife duo behind this thriving flower farm in Victoria's Macedon Ranges are living the dream.
Architecture

This Family Home Renovation Doesn't Take Itself Too Seriously

Imogen Pullar Architecture has unlocked the potential of this Preston house to create a generous and energy-efficient family home.
Interiors

Behind A Pink Door, This Victorian Family Home Is Fun + Feminine

Claremont House is an elegant Melbourne home, designed by Angela Harry and Simone Haag for a family of women.
On The Market

A Stylish Collingwood Warehouse Apartment Hits The Market

With red accents and moody lighting, this apartment inside the Foy & Gibson complex is a perfect inner-city pad.
Home of the Month

A Cinematographer's Storybook Cottage In Eltham

There's no place like home for cinematographer Edward Goldner, who cherishes returning to his cosy mudbrick abode after travelling for work.
Interiors

This Bondi Home Hides Pops Of Purple Within Its Concrete Walls

The robust concrete and timber building reveals new earthy interiors, designed around a colourful abstract artwork.
Architecture

A Calming New Beach House, Designed In Two Parts

Two buildings converge in this new Mornington beach house designed by Sonelo Architects.
Gardens

A Relaxed Suburban Garden With A Palm Springs Vibe

Melbourne's outer suburbs are a long way from Palm Springs, but this lush garden has a refreshing retro personality.
Architecture

A Mid-Century Inspired Renovation In One Of Melbourne’s First Housing Estates

A 1950s Preston home gets an unconventional makeover featuring yellow accents and calming garden views.
On The Market

This Nostalgic Mid-Century House Is For Sale In Melbourne

The mostly untouched gem in Melbourne's outer suburbs has incredible garden views, and plenty of retro character!
Interiors

A 1900s North Hobart Home Designed To Relax, Recharge + Reset

This home renovation by This Vacant Space offers the sense of being on holiday, while still feeling unmistakably like home.
Art

Picasso, Matisse, Cézanne: A Huge Winter Art Exhibition Arrives In Canberra

See a first look at the National Gallery of Australia's new exhibition, featuring masterpieces by some of history's most famous artists!
Interiors

See The Brilliant Winners From The 2025 Dulux Colour Awards!

The most outstanding projects from the 39th prestigious Dulux Colour Awards have been revealed.
Interiors

How To Style A Kid's Room That Will Take Them From Baby To Tween

Discover the best furniture, lighting and storage options to take your kid's room from nursery to tween retreat!
Creative People

How To ‘Make It’ As A Production Designer, With Advice From An Industry Expert

Find out what it takes to become a production designer according to the experts at Australia's most prestigious film and TV school.
Homes

Kip&Co Founder Hayley Pannekoecke’s Joyful Family Home

Much like her beloved brand, the Barwon Heads family home of Kip&Co co-founder Hayley Pannekoecke is all kinds of wonderful.
Gardens

A Charming Sydney Garden Designed For Living Outdoors

Designed for two garden enthusiasts, this rambling oasis is the ultimate place to enjoy retirement.
Architecture

This Colourful Bungalow Is Not Your Typical Coastal House

Designer Joanna Barlow of MacCormick Architects renovated her sister’s family home with a fearless use of colour, inspired by her zest for life.
Shopping

Shop All Our Favourite Kids’ Furniture + More From The Design Directory

From beds, to storage units and everything in between, you can now find everything to create the perfect kid's room in our Design Directory!
Architecture

A Simple Yet Striking Solution For An Art Deco Family Home

This straightforward 4.5-metre gable extension by Fowler and Ward proves that, sometimes, less is more!
On The Market

One Of Coburg North’s Best Homes Is For Sale

8 Bakers Road, Coburg North is a surprisingly huge property on the banks of the Merri Creek, and it’s just hit the market.
Art

Cowboy Core: 20 Paintings That Prove Horses Are The New ‘It’ Trend

Following the rise of Western and country symbolism in pop culture, find out why equestrian art is the next big thing!
Architecture

A Transformed Federation Cottage To Live ‘Alone Together’

This Japanese-inspired renovation and extension by Austin Maynard Architects wastes no space.
Architecture

A Sculptural Coastal Home With Panoramic Bayside Views

This new Mornington Peninsula home was designed to make the most of its spectacular location, overlooking the horizon.
Climate

Renter-Friendly Ways This Share House Can Save Money On Energy Bills

Expert Tim Forcey shares how these renters can reduce their energy bills and improve comfort in their sleek Northcote share house.
Homes

An ‘Unserious’ Colour Drenched Bondi Apartment

The Bondi apartment of creative couple Jerrie-Joy Redman-Lloyd and Bob Broadfoot is designed to make you smile.
Stays

Ogee Guesthouse Is Just As Elegant As Its Restaurant Namesake

Keep the dinner party going at North Hobart's newest stay, Ogee Guesthouse.
Gardens

Why Your Vegetable Garden Needs Flowers Too!

Urban permaculture gardener Connie Cao explains why vegetable gardens love flowers and which varieties to plant!
Climate

12 Ways To Save On Energy Bills Before You Invest In Solar Panels

Energy adviser Tim Forcey outlines 12 ways households can save on energy bills before looking to invest in solar.
Architecture

A Lovingly Renovated 1900s Cottage, Passed Down Three Generations

After being in the same family for three generations, this Newcastle home has been renovated for a new era.
On The Market

An Architect’s Ultra-Sustainable Melbourne Oasis Is For Sale

One of Melbourne's most famous sustainable family homes is now for sale in Coburg!
Architecture

How A Colourful Renovation Gave This Red-Brick Home A Whole New Vibe

With only minimal structural changes, this Canberra family home has been completely transformed.
Interiors

How To Create A Sophisticated Living Room With Italian Flair

Interior decorator Alessandra Smith shares the secrets to Italy's effortlessly elegant interior style.
Helpful Guides

Everything You Need To Know About Installing A Home Battery

Find out why more Australian households than ever have decided to invest in a home battery.
Interiors

Why Coloured Timber Is The Next Big Interior Trend

Coloured timber has been quietly making a statement for a while now, here we show you how to get the look.
Art

12 Inspiring Events To See This Melbourne Design Week!

From the Melbourne Art Book Fair, to exciting exhibitions across the city, here's our guide to Melbourne Design Week 2025.
Homes

A Relocated + Renovated Queenslander, Brimming With Bold Colour

Interior designer Jana Isaza-Smith transformed a relocated Queensland into her family's dream colour-filled abode.
Stays

Escape To Australia’s First Mirrored Home In The Yarra Valley

This new reflective retreat just outside Melbourne disappears into its peaceful gardens, completely immersing guests in nature!
Apartments

This 1970s Apartment Complex Might Be Melbourne’s Best Kept Secret

Not everyone will appreciate the design of this East Melbourne apartment complex, and that’s just the way the residents like it.
Gardens

This Naturalistic Garden Experiments With Plants From Around The World

Designed to require minimal watering, this enchanting garden evolves with the seasons under Western Australia's harsh summer climate.
Sustainable Homes

A Japanese-Inspired Backyard Pavilion Made From Recycled Materials

Love Shack by Second Edition stands as an excellent example of how well recycled materials can look and perform.
On The Market

A Tranquil Family Home Hits The Market In Carlton

Positioned in the heart of Carlton, this clever family home is a surprisingly serene retreat away from its happening neighbourhood.
Interiors

A ‘90s Faux Period Build Made Stylish Sanctuary

This recent project by Studio Isaza shows the power of a cosmetic renovation.
Architecture

How This Blue Pub Became A Quirky Multi-Generational Family Home

This Melbourne home's bold blue exterior inspired Sibling Architecture to embrace its quirks in a creative renovation.
Stays

A Century-Old Post Office Turned Quaint Cottage Stay In Tasmania

This 184-year-old building has just been given a new life as a dreamy accommodation on the banks of the Carlton River.
Gardens

A Textural Backyard Wonderland For A Preston Family Home

Filled with whispering grasses, textural perennials and colourful natives, this Preston garden enchants from every angle.
On The Market

This Incredible Victorian Mansion In Melbourne Is For Sale!

A multimillion-dollar 1889 Victorian Italianate mansion with landscaped gardens awaits a new custodian. See inside!
Homes

A Dream Country House + Garden By The Yarra River

Josh and Sharn Alexander swapped inner-city Melbourne for a country lifestyle in Christmas Hills.
Art

A Powerful New Exhibition Honouring Grief, Joy + Country

'Holding Space', a new immersive exhibition by Jirra Lulla and Apryl Day, is a love letter to Cummeragunja, its Elders and community.
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