The slow renovation of this Federation-era Queenslander has been a journey of growth for the family who live there.

These classic architectural masterpieces boast showstopping exteriors.

A tired terrace in Sydney’s inner west is reborn as a smart contemporary home but with lashings of French je ne sais quoi.

A brief history lesson on residential architecture in Australia.

Old and new combine for the last stage of this four-part renovation.

Peace and simplicity reign in the interior of this grand, historic Melbourne home where a discerning rollcall of eclectic pieces catches the eye.

A mature Sydney home has become a contemporary masterpiece with a gently curved roof section at the back.

Collaborators in work and life, Annie Kelly and Tim Street-Porter share the design journey – and restoration – of their charming Sydney home.

The scale and grandeur of this heritage property has been expertly matched with a modern extension that takes in every inch of the spectacular view.

Presented with a dark and weary Victorian abode, a designer crafted a serene home that works a treat for a very happy Sydney family.

A majestic family home in Sydney’s inner west receives a modern makeover that also pays homage to a colourful past.

Opening up and brightening this Victorian terrace and uniting its past with a dynamic present was a joyful experience for the designer and owners.

This home with a powerful pedigree looks over its shoulder for design cues while also embracing the now.

At the back of this Melbourne home is a surprise element that proves different eras can live as one and offer the best of both.

The good life is experienced in this elegant Sydney home where fine furnishings and luxurious finishes surround the owners and their guests.

After plans to renovate their Victorian cottage fell through, a Melbourne couple decided to have another go.

A deeply personal and intuitive approach to decorating has transformed the tranquil Melbourne home of Megan Dicks into an ever-evolving gallery.

Once a protective measure, wainscoting is a wonderful way to highlight original architectural detailing or introduce it in a new build.

A beacon of originality, this home luxuriates in gem-like colours seen on a dazzling collection of myriad forms.

These magnificent abodes have been elegantly brought into the 21st century.

Set against neutral tones, the final flourish on this newly renovated heritage home in Melbourne is a bright pop of powerfully accented red.

After years living in Vietnam and Thailand, the Vidottos moved back to Melbourne with a relaxed Southeast Asian sense of style.

In the search for more space, the floorplan of this Sydney worker’s cottage was creatively reimagined, proving bigger isn’t always better.

Set in downtown Toronto, this newly renovated abode has been designed to instil peace and calmness from within.

With its magnificent proportions and elegant detailing this Victorian-era villa in Sydney is the perfect home, entertaining space and gallery for its art-loving owners.

Once practical but now purely decorative, wall treatments and mouldings are becoming sought-after once again for the sense of grandeur they add to a space.

Channelling English sensibility into a Victorian terrace delivered a family-friendly home with timeless European style.

Who lives here: Alyssa and Mark, who both work in the technology field, with their bichon frise dog, Thierry. Style of home: A once-dilapidated three-level Victorian terrace house in Sydney’s inner southeast, which has been imaginatively transformed to embrace the bright and beautiful. Timeline: The renovation took about 12 months from design through to completion. […]

When styling her Victorian home, entrepreneur Lisa Teh took an imaginative, decade-defying approach.

This Melbourne home had already been opened up at the back, but it was only when the new owner called in the experts that the real magic happened.

Interior designer Cushla McFadden proves that a restrained palette and curated decoration is the key to timeless style.

Design skills run in the family with a mother and daughter’s house-flipping project.

This unique space, packed with natural materials and sustainable surprises, is a classic case of a slow and steady renovation.

A couple turned to a trusted confidant (and renowned interior designer) to update their beloved family home.

Large windows, fresh white paint and clever design bring a beautiful old Victorian terrace back to life.

A historic home needed an interior designer’s touch to bring it up to speed with this family’s lifestyle.

After seeing more than 100 properties and calling time on the hunt for their ideal home, this Melbourne family struck gold.

A fluid, contemporary home emerges and flourishes with an inner flow as the spirit of this Victorian-era home rises again from its heritage bones.

This century-old Victorian home in Elsternwick was lovingly updated with a nod to its past by a pair of reno rookies.

A 19th-century house in inner Melbourne is given a cool, contemporary update without sacrificing its significant heritage features.

With a strong and glamorous ‘forever’ home the goal, this couple played the long game and is now enjoying the spoils.

Metal frames fashion a contemporary edge around this heritage home, transforming a dreary outlook into an asset and infusing the interiors with a lighter mood.

A pied-à-terre in Sydney is turned into a stylish home-away-from-home by interior designer Cameron Kimber.

This illustrious Victorian Gothic-style home in Hobart has ushered in new seasonal traditions for a young family.

Bold colour and contemporary features up the ante in this Victorian terrace and anchor it firmly in a new era.

Thanks to its owners’ three decades of dedication, this magnificent garden in Melbourne transcends the ages.

Bursting with charm, this cottage in Melbourne’s Yarraville is a hot-favourite on Homes To Love and recently sold for a record price. We asked homeowner Rachel Rankin for her tips on renovating a house to maximise profits.

This ageing home was completely revamped with easy decorating ideas that won't break the bank.

A sensitive restoration and smart extension have turned this 1890s Adelaide villa into a fab lifestyle investment for a young family.

A contemporary makeover has turned this opulent Victorian-era home in Melbourne into a rainbow of colour, while maintaining its original charm.

While respecting its heritage and period features the owner of this Sydney terrace injected a subtly modern aesthetic.

The story of this Victorian garden begins with a giant liquidambar and leads up pathways to family-friendly spaces and richly layered plots.

A snowboarding champion brings determination and speed to the purchase and renovation of her Melbourne home

The artist and his fashion designer wife Yuge Yu have crafted a fascinating melange of styles, eras and pieces in their Melbourne home-cum-studio.

With their heritage home feeling the squeeze, a Melbourne family turned to interior designer Chelsea Hing to expand the space.

Take a tour inside a sweet Victorian cottage in Melbourne that has been radically transformed with an ultra-modern rear extension.

Putting a modern spin on a 19th-century house is not for the faint-hearted. Architect Matt Gibson stepped up to the challenge.

Check out this Victorian terrace renovation in inner-city Sydney that mixes old and new.

See the inspiring before and after images of Michelle's fresh and contemporary renovation, turned around in just 10 weeks.

Have a look at inspiring before and after images of Michelle's fresh and contemporary renovation of an old Victorian cottage, done in just 10 weeks and for under $45,000.

A facelift and rear extension has transformed a Victorian terrace from neglected to nurtured – no wonder this young family has fallen in love.

This bright white and neon Sydney home has an international edge.

In true maximalist style, an artist and fashion designer turn an old 1890s hotel and shopping arcade in Melbourne into a home for work and play.

Have a look inside architect Jon Mikulic's Melbourne home, opening with an exquisite Japanese-inspired entrance and lavish working space for his fashion agent wife.

After buying a renovated Victorian house at auction, a creative couple chose artworks, a monochrome palette and designer buys to create a relaxed family home.

Check out this Victorian-era terrace in inner-city Melbourne, which received a major overhaul to accommodate a growing family.

The transformation of this four-storey Sydney terrace hinges on a balance of classic and contemporary elements.

Architect Matt Gibson rose to the challenge to bring a 19th-century home into the now, while still respecting its past.

There's much more to this Victorian cottage than meets the eye. Take a look inside to see how owners' Rachel and Marty brought their perfectly located property into the modern age.

This couple could hardly wait to start converting their house and 125-year-old church hall in the country.

Rather than renovate their existing home, a creative Melbourne couple bought the house across the street and transformed it into a creative haven for their young family.

The old and new come together with ease in this growing family’s budget-friendly renovation of a Melbourne terrace.

See how this Victorian terrace house in Melbourne was renovated on a small budget to suit the needs of a growing family.

A Victorian cottage in Yarraville gets a modern makeover with a touch of tradition.

It started life as a schoolhouse, and now this NSW Southern Highland property has laughter ringing through the halls once again.

Located in a small country town take a tour of this converted church hall, now an inspiring family home with a touch of shaker style.

It started life and a schoolhouse, and now this NSW Southern Highland property has laughter ringing through the halls once again.

Take a tour of this Victorian cottage in Sydney that combines period charm with Scandinavian-style, using a monochromatic palette to dramatic effect.

Starting with an entrance inspired by the idea of a Japanese bento box, this Melbourne family home is full of surprises – including room for a large home office.

Take a tour of this renovated Sydney home with an added level below the original foundations.

Heritage restrictions led to thinking outside – and under – the box in the expansion of this Sydney home.

A dilapidated historical house in Williamstown, rural Victoria, has undergone a dramatic renovation by a young family of four.

This couple turned an old 1890s cottage in Victoria into their perfect family home.