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

Step inside this impressive new home overlooking Fish River in rural New South Wales.

Curious Practice designed this 35-square-metre pavilion as a budget-friendly alternative to a typical extension.

A 24.3 square-metre backyard studio has allowed an evolving family to remain in their established home and neighbourhood.

How architect Nick Sweetland completely transformed his 1960s Melbourne apartment in just four months on a $65,000 budget.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This compact mid-century apartment in North Melbourne is full of personality and clever storage solutions.

A modest 22-square-metre extension by Josh Mulford Architects has rejuvenated this Barton home, embracing its beloved garden.

How Retallack Thompson unlocked space in this inner-west Sydney home, without removing the 20-metre gum tree in the backyard!

A new house in one of Melbourne's leafiest suburbs beautifully embraces nature, both inside and out.

Aiming for the feel of a chic Milanese apartment, this renovation by Studio Ceravolo introduces an interesting use of soft colour and thousands of tiles.

This charming brick bungalow in regional Victoria was renovated as a 'gift' from the architect to his parents, allowing them to age in place.

A well-loved family home is given a timely renovation to improve indoor-outdoor flow and a new work-from-home routine.

Returned to its former glory, this character-filled home proudly exemplifies what can be achieved with 'unloved old housing stock'.

This eye-catching addition in the backyard of a Melbourne family home was designed with multigenerational living in mind.

This colourful renovation shows the potential of well-built, established apartments as modern day family homes.

The original vibe of this 1980s home has been retained and enhanced, with colourful renovations.

The finalists for the 39th annual Dulux Colour Awards are here.

This 1950s Northern Beaches house has been transformed to function like an entirely new home.

The couple behind Altereco Design put their knowledge of Passive House design in practice in their endearing coastal home.

Find out how the architects behind this energy-efficient home in regional Victoria kept the project's costs down.

Designed around a central courtyard, this Melbourne house reveals a sculptural addition that'll make you say 'wow'!

Field Office Architecture went back to the drawing board to literally rebuild this 1990s Burnley townhouse from the ground up.

How Northern Edge Studio designed a new Fleurieu Peninsula house inspired by butterfly roof homes in Palm Springs.

This Sydney home reveals a textural patchwork of old and new.

Dubbed the 'millennial dream home', this new build speaks to a love of retro design, sustainable values, and modern-day family living.

A clever renovation of an inner-city Melbourne cottage that prioritises honest, raw materials and outdoor space.

See how small changes have maximised space inside this inviting, century-old Sydney terrace.

This classic red-brick home has been playfully reimagined with retro-inspired features and family-friendly spaces.

Practising what she preaches, urban designer Shakira Everett purchased an apartment to support a low-maintenance and walkable lifestyle.

This new beach house by Bower Architecture and Interiors is tailored to its Mornington Peninsula site, while integrating elements of Funkis.

This 55-square-metre apartment is a celebration of iconic Bondi; its rugged cliffs, famous beach, and effortlessly relaxed lifestyle.

This self-contained backyard studio features a mezzanine level, bathroom and kitchenette all squeezed under the canopy of existing trees! ⁠

This sustainable home in Noosa's hinterland was designed to be engulfed by the owner's beloved gardens.

Lisa Breeze Architect has unlocked the potential of this California bungalow with a light-filled, brick extension.

Clever space saving features and Brazilian modernist influences have transformed this Bondi apartment.

Healy Ryan Architects designed a light-filled home for a retired couple, allowing them to downsize next door to their house of 25 years.

Instead of being knocked down, this post-war cottage was transformed into a serene family home with valley views.

This Melbourne cottage hides a clever renovation with a sweeping ceiling and family friendly spaces.

Sustainability underpins every element of this Scarborough home with a mid-century inspired look designed by MDC Architects.

A simple folded paper game inspired the clever design of a Melbourne bungalow, with separate yet interconnected rooms.