Overwhelmed by renovations? Get the best out of your tradie with these tips
Whether you're building, fixing, or upgrading, here's how to work with your tradie - not against them.
What type of blind is best for your windows?
From adding privacy and providing shade to showing off your style, there's a blind to suit your needs and aesthetic.
Why you should invest in an at-home infrared sauna
Improve your physical and mental health in a dedicated wellness zone at home.
Made up of a series of interlocking boxes, this build is fit for family living
A purposeful use of colour and materiality creates a robust family home in Melbourne with distinct spaces for work, rest and play.
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A nondescript ’90s apartment brought back to life with Parisian flair
A dated apartment in Sydney’s east has had an inspired makeover much loved by the ladies who live there.
How to build a granny flat
Building another dwelling on your property is easy when you follow a few key steps.
Clean lines and minimalist design punctuate this contemporary barn in rural Victoria
With its dramatic monochrome palette and luxurious appointments, this sleek barn home in Strathfieldsaye is a standout success for the designer owner.
This new build blends contemporary coastal style with a nostalgia for classic holiday shacks
Near the water in Brisbane’s east is a new build with a full-length oasis-style void that makes the owners feel like they’re always on holiday.
Why duplexes are becoming hot property
With their many benefits, duplexes are proving that two is better than one for some.
A basement in an Inner West home converted for multi-generational living
Addressing the light and space issues of a basement in a Sydney house has made it prime real estate for the owners’ daughter.
An Edwardian weatherboard made sustainable thanks to a low-impact extension
While respecting this Melbourne home’s heritage, an architect has taken its west-facing extension in a stylishly sustainable direction.
A sympathetically restored miner’s cottage with warming, moody interiors
An old miner's cottage in Derby, Tasmania, allows Jack Shapiro and Georgia Young to share their love of outdoor adventures with their children.
21 of the best coffee beans to brew at home
Australian boutique coffee roasters are among the best in the world. Here are 21 noteworthy beans to buy and brew at home for a really good morning.
This Inner West site went from uninhabitale to ultra sophisticated family home
In 2018, a Sydney couple found a home in a sad state of disrepair and promptly put that old life behind them.
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The Love List: real living editors’ must-have homewares for 2022
We're keeping tabs on the homewares, furniture and interior design trends that are making a splash. Here are 25 things to obsess over.
Designing this Dandenong Ranges home was a family affair
When Hannah Gordon wanted to create an idyllic home in Victoria's Emerald, naturally she turned to the family businesses (yep, plural).
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Aboriginal art and decor to bring heart to your home
10 bright and bold designs by First Nation creatives.
Laidback luxury runs through this once tired worker’s cottage
Clever structural work and a fresh interior design have created a seamless transition between old and new in this hard-working 1930s Queenslander.
Interior designer Olivia Giangrasso’s Sydney home is a classic haven of calm
Soaring ceilings, archways and enchanting embellishments – it was love at first sight when a designer saw this Victorian terrace in Sydney’s Inner East.
How to choose the right fireplace for your home
A fireplace makes a luxurious addition to any home but there are a few things to consider before installing one.
This 1890s inner-city terrace received a sophisticated update
This Sydney terrace now enjoys a simplified floor plan, gallery-like internal spaces and a lush outdoor courtyard.
Bold artworks and judicious tonal tones have totally transformed this Melbourne home
A creative Melbourne couple used colour and art to transform a warehouse apartment into an eclectic entertainer’s paradise.
A double-fronted Edwardian in Brunswick was given a sustainable revamp
Eco principles have changed everything for the occupants of a century-old home in the middle of Melbourne.
A refined makeover gave this heritage home in Melbourne form and function
The owners of this recently redesigned and extended family home opted for a light grey colour scheme, and the results are stunning.
A holiday home on the Mornington Peninsula that challenges the norms of residential design
This beautiful yet robust beach house on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula challenges the norms of residential design, with exceptional results.
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A contemporary home in Melbourne with a connection to its bayside surroundings
Native plantings and curvaceous edging allow this minimalist home to melt into its bayside surrounds.
A family home in Melbourne with a timeless aesthetic and fresh interiors
A desire to return to their childhood locale led this Melbourne couple to build a family-friendly home that’s warm, minimalist and low-maintenance.
A coastal diamond in the rough received a stunning transformation
The director of Your Beautiful Home left nothing to chance with the remodelling of her house on Sydney’s northern beaches.
This home in Kyvalley addresses sustainability and affordable living all in one
A Victorian family’s desire to build an off-the-grid house grew into an online community that makes building sustainable homes more achievable for all.
En Gold’s studio is every minimalist’s dream featuring textured walls, elegant archways and a soft colour palette
This furniture brand’s studio and showroom is an enchanting extension of its design offering.
Poho Flowers’ new powder blue boutique is where floral dreams come true
This new retail space allows you to immerse yourself in the wonderful world of floristry.
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A compact beachside apartment with integrated appliances, high shelving and clever design devices
A cramped Victorian terrace has traded its tired traditional layout for a contemporary and light-filled interior that feels spacious and fresh, without compromising the heritage character of the home.
How to create a bountiful kitchen garden, according to the experts
Feed the family with the fruits of your labour — courtesy of a garden grown specifically for your cooking needs.
Interior designer Lisa Kettford’s small apartment renovation has big ideas
Defying the notion that unit living comes with space constraints, a Melbourne designer has employed big-house concepts in this light and contemporary renovation.
How to organise your home like a creative expert
Three creative types pick a room and reveal how they made it work in terms of space and style.
How to convert a van into a liveable, luxe campervan
Make all your road-trip dreams come true with a van conversion that has plenty of luxuries to keep you rolling along.
The Block’s Carlene Duffy launches a new art collaboration
Style guru Carlene Duffy has joined forces with Left Bank Art Group to produce a striking collection of artworks that celebrate the places we love.
A contemporary holiday hideaway at Byron Bay’s Wategos Beach
Emerging from the dark under the guidance of a crack design team, this newly opened house in Byron Bay is a maze no more.
The flawless Gold Coast home of interior design duo, Kira & Kira
On the Gold Coast, a couple who set up an interiors business together finally had the opportunity to work their design magic at home.
An innovative and sustainable architectural build on an Italian vineyard
The desire to realise a childhood dream led this innovative architect to build a home that interacts with its environment.
Beach society: A Queenslander workers cottage becomes an entertainer’s paradise
A young designer and her husband extended their Brisbane home to create a contemporary beach-inspired family haven.
A 1930s family home renewed with a minimal Scandi renovation
Almost a 100 years after it was built, a modern renovation sees this generous family home enter the next century in style.
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A contemporary coastal abode on the Mornington Peninsula
With cleverly concealed functionality and spaces designed for relaxation, this beach home is made for easy living.
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A coastal Sydney home with a crisp neutral scheme
Elevate a neutral interior scheme with natural materials, tactile elements and earthy hues that warm and welcome.
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Harbord Hotel: Freshwater’s effortlessly cool new restaurant
Surf culture meets cool simplicity in this contemporary
seaside restaurant and bar designed by Alexander & Co.
An Art Deco beach home’s resort-style makeover
A NSW family were all in for a major renovation when they found a rough Art Deco diamond at the end of a long drive.
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Two architect sisters revive a heritage apartment
Colour and clever composition transform this historic residence into a family home.
How to add a fish pond to your garden
Creating and maintaining an environment where living things thrive can have a wonderful flow-on effect. Here's how to add a own fish pond to your garden.
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A romantic antique apartment with soaring ceilings
The restoration of this 16th century apartment in Italy is
a lesson in how to celebrate a home’s design history.
10 interior decorating mistakes to avoid
Have you been tripped up by these common decorating blunders?
An interior designer’s contemporary period house renovation
Caitlin Parker-Brown took a shabby old house in Sydney’s inner west and used some clever design tricks to make it feel much bigger than it really is.
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A revamped villa that exudes Mediterranean style
A Mediterranean island destination with influences from Spain, France and England, Es Bec d’Aguila is the sort of holiday home dreams are made of.
A family-friendly coastal house in Bronte with a neutral palette
Letting loose with timber tones on their new build allowed a Sydney family to achieve the relaxed vibe they were hoping for.
A mid-century modern beach house with sophisticated Scandi-style
A Victorian couple got the modern mid-century look they were after by adding a little Scandinavian style to their beach home.
6 tips for creating the ultimate outdoor kitchen in your backyard
It’s easier than ever to cook and eat outside in the style to which we’re accustomed inside. Here's how to create the ultimate outdoor kitchen in your backyard.
5 design tips for installing a servery window in your kitchen
Improve the connection between your kitchen and alfresco zone with a new opening to the outside world.
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Space crush: Glorietta, Italian eatery in North Sydney
A feast for both the eyes and belly, this Italian eatery
celebrates taste and texture.
A designer’s timelessly chic Scandinavian apartment
Mid-century shapes and Scandinavian style collide in this timelessly chic home in the heart of Stockholm.
5 design tips for adding banquette seating to your home
No longer just for trendy cafes and restaurants, a padded built-in seat is a practical solution when space is an issue.
An interior designer’s beautifully minimal Victorian terrace
Interior designer Cushla McFadden proves that a restrained palette and curated decoration is the key to timeless style.
How to transform a room with textured paint finishes
All it takes to transform a room is a splash of paint and a dash of creativity.
An open-plan bungalow revamp designed to let the light in
Transforming an old house into a cool home can be challenging, but interior designer Mikayla Rose knows how to make a classic scheme look trendy by using colour, texture and materials in unexpected ways.
5 tips for adding a treehouse to your backyard
Keep the kids off screens and swept up in outdoor adventures with a custom retreat amid the canopy of a favourite tree.
The art-filled Parisian home of a French gallerist
French gallerist Amélie du Chalard has transformed a 1940s artist’s studio into a contemporary Parisian family home.
5 tips for choosing the right fire pit for your backyard
Turn your alfresco area into the best part of your home with a modern bowl, brazier or built-in option for year-round enjoyment.
The eclectic French apartment of Picasso’s goddaughter
With an eye for art and a taste for antiques, the home of this French designer is her greatest creation yet.
This sustainable home is at one with nature
Built with a deep respect for country, this home in Melbourne’s north showcases what can happen when architecture is at one with nature.
A relaxed all-white resort-style home in Melbourne
All-white is a winner in this retreat-style Melbourne home, where it’s punctuated with dark contrasting elements and a lavish mix of stone and wood.
Stylist Simone Haag shares the secret to a show-stopping interior
According to interior designer Simone Haag, the key to a successful interior is building your scheme around one show-stopping hero piece.
A mid-century modern family-friendly home with Scandi-style
A single-level home by an owner/builder in Sydney’s north proves that child-friendly can also be cool.
A coastal-desert inspired garden in Coogee
A small garden in Sydney’s eastern suburbs celebrates its clever dual personality.
Kyal and Kara’s bespoke Mediterranean-meets-coastal style home
Kyal and Kara put an Australian spin on Mediterranean style in a masterful mash-up of materials and textures.
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How to winter-proof your exterior timber
How to winter-proof your outdoor timber furniture, decking and doors before the rain, wind and cold sets in.
How to style your Airbnb listing for success in 6 easy steps
Airbnb's have now become the luxury holiday stays of choice and its easy to see why!
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A flexible family home surrounded by nature
A sloping bush block close to the city lured a Brisbane couple who could see beyond the trees to the modern family home they love.
An eco-friendly home putting family wellbeing first
A Perth couple’s passion for health has produced the ultimate eco-conscious family home.
5 minutes with Emma Cleine of Lumiere Art & Co
We chat with the founder of Lumiere Art & Co, Emma Cleine, to find out the philosophy behind her design collective.
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How to design a successful bedroom
Design a bedroom that covers all bases, from creature comforts to style notes.
A coastal Australian home with a Cape Cod influence
This inviting home on Victoria’s beautiful Bellarine Peninsula draws together Cape Cod chic and quirky Australiana style.
A modern beach house with rustic coastal style
Built around a huge alfresco area, this modern beach house in South Australia’s Port Willunga has all the ingredients for a relaxing break.
My Ideal House: SOLD!
We are excited to announce that My Ideal House sold at auction over the weekend.
5 minutes with Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Martyn Lawrence Bullard was recently named one of the world’s best interior designers.
6 expert tips for creating a relaxing and inviting living room
Creating an inviting, relaxing retreat for the whole household is essential.
An old worker’s cottage with an ultra-modern extension
Adding a modern extension onto an old worker’s cottage has produced a unique home with great bones, old and new.
The do’s and don’ts of buying pet accessories
Think your pooch loves fashion just as much as you? Now you can invest in handcrafted macramé leads, leather collars and merino wool coats to keep your canine friend on trend.
Bespoke storage solutions to inspire
‘A place for everything and everything in its place’ is the holy grail for homemakers.
5 easy ways to be eco-friendly
There's more to being eco-friendly than sorting your paper from your plastic.
6 trendy study spaces for teens
Establishing a dedicated zone where young minds can work, create and play will set them up for success.
Federation home in Melbourne’s Fitzroy North undergoes modern renovation
Downsizing and updating with the help of an architect allowed this Melbourne couple to transition happily to a fab, functional urban nest.
7 summer-ready spaces where we’d love to linger
Warm-weather retreats where you can lounge
and linger to your heart’s content.
7 tips for wrapping Christmas gifts
Gift-wrap guru status is withing reach this Christmas, just follow these easy tips from Australia's foremost gift wrapping expert, Vivienne Anthon of The Daily Wrap.
The Top 50 Rooms winners for 2017
The 19th annual Australian House & Garden’s Top 50 Rooms award winners for 2017.