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The Design Files Magazine ISSUE 02

All new Australian homes, apartments, gardens and more!

This Beautifully Restored 1842 Tasmanian Cottage Is On The Market

A once crumbling Georgian cottage has been completely revived. And now the award-winning home is on the market.

How This Quirky Backyard Studio Transformed A Family Home

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

Creative People

A French Luxury Car Brand + Melbourne Perfumery Team Up For An Alluring Collab

PEUGEOT has teamed up with Flâner fragrances for a signature scent. Find out how you can try it for yourself this weekend.

The Enchanting Country Estate Of The Owners Of 'Shag' Vintage

Step inside The Stones — a historic house and garden being lovingly restored on a rambling estate in regional Victoria.

The Design Files Magazine Issue 02

A cinematographer’s fairytale cottage, living large in a pint-sized apartment, rodeo dreams in outback Queensland, two rentals in a historic former factory, Flack Studio reimagines a 1920s Edwardian, the fight to save Victoria’s public housing, and so much more!

Issue 02 will be shipped from April 7th, 2025.

PRE-ORDER BEFORE APRIL 7 TO RECEIVE YOUR COPY BEFORE IT HITS STORES ON APRIL 14.

How Going All-Electric Could Save Your Household Thousands

Find out how you could turn your home all-electric and save thousands on your energy bills — with tips for households on a budget!

Before + After: An Inspired 1970s Canberra Family Apartment Reno

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

How To Embrace Retro Sophistication With Soft '70s Style

Architects Jessie Fowler and Tara Ward, of Fowler and Ward, share their top tips for re-creating this tactile and fun style at home.

Meet The NZ Brand Making Luxuriously Soft Homewares

Add a little something special to your space with Baya’s new collection of ultra-soft rugs, woven cushions, and throws.

8 Planting + Design Tips For Small Gardens

Two landscape designers share their expert knowledge for planting on small plots.

There’s Nothing Boring About This 1980s Treehouse Makeover

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

This Designer Makes 3D-Printed Homewares Look Better Than Ever

Not many designers have made 3D-printed homewares look as elegant and elevated as Brisbane-based FRANCA Studio.

Inside Two Of Byron Bay’s Most Luxurious Holiday Homes

These incredible holiday rentals feel like a private resort you can book out for yourself, and all your favourite people.

This Perfectly Preserved '70s Home By Alistair Knox Is For Sale

Homes like this 1970s gem in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges don’t come on the market every day.

Beloved Melbourne Cafe Florian Opens A (Very) Cute New Homewares Store

The best friends behind Melbourne cafe Florian have opened a new homewares store, selling tableware, vintage glasses, and more.

All The Inspiring Finalists From The 2025 Dulux Colour Awards

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

Fenton & Fenton’s New Collection Takes Inspiration From '70s Ranches

Bring 1970s cowboy flair into your home with this bold new range of furniture, homewares, and lighting.

Highlights from our Design Directory

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Issho Coffee Table →

Pebble Wall Light →

We Love Mid-Century Homes — But Are They Energy Efficient?

Energy advisor Tim Forcey assesses the sustainability of this 1960s family home. Find out how it stacks up!

A 1990s Byron Bay A-Frame Home On The Edge Of Nature

Architects Laura Muirhead and Peter Tanevski are the new custodians of a special 1990s home designed by the late architect, Gina Ghioni.

An Old Country Hospital Turned Sentimental Family Home

A building with a storied past gets a new lease on life after a clever renovation by Pipkorn Kilpatrick.

Shopping

Our Favourite Beds + All The Furniture You Need To Style The Perfect Bedroom

Explore the ultimate shopping guide to creating your dream bedroom, with our top picks for beds, side tables, lamps and more.

Get The Look

Block Side Table →

Jolly Lighting Wall Light →

Norah Rattan Queen Bed →

Rice Paper Shade Large →

ELLISON STUDIOS.

Pièrre Side Table →

5 Seedlings To Plant Now For A Bountiful Cool Season Harvest

Urban permaculture gardener and author Connie Cao shares the best seedlings to plant now for a bountiful harvest in winter!

Stylist Kerrie-Ann Jones Launches ‘Curated Style’ Book + Sydney Pop-Up

For a limited time, visit Kerrie-Ann Jones’ Bondi gallery to celebrate the launch of her debut coffee table book.

Nostalgia Meets Forward Thinking Design In This Mid-Century Reno

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

Sustainable Homes

This Beachcomber-Inspired Home Has A Sustainable Twist

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

A Contemporary Native Garden For A California Bungalow

The new contemporary native garden surrounding this Thornbury house looks as though it’s always been there.

Doing A Renovation? This New Tile Showroom Is A Must-Visit

Local tile supplier Tiento’s new Melbourne showroom is filled with inspiring options for your next project.

Sustainable Homes

A Family's Sustainable Country Home Among The Gum Trees

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

A Charming Edwardian Transformed To ‘Hug’ The Outdoors

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

A Serene Inner-City Melbourne Home With LA Influences

How a couple with no building experience bought a rundown heritage house in Abbotsford back to life.

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 An Artist’s Colourful Sydney Family Home

The bold family home of artist Peta Morris celebrates art and nature.

How To Embrace Warm Minimalism In Your Home

The warm minimalism trend proves simplicity doesn't have to be boring. See how to get the look here!

Sustainable Homes

A Sustainable Rebuild Of A 1990s Melbourne Townhouse

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

First Look: Inside The Design Files Magazine Issue 02!

A sneak peek at the next issue of our print magazine! Pre-order your copy now!

For Sale: An Architectural Family Haven In Brunswick

A four-bedroom Brunswick terrace that balances period charm with contemporary design, thanks to an architectural update by Mihaly Slocombe.

This New Build Looks Like A Genuine Mid-Century House

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

7 Costly Mistakes You're Making In The Bathroom + How To Avoid Them

Are you making these seven bathroom renovation mistakes? Lauren Li gives us bathroom design 101.

12 Great Sofas For Small Spaces

The best space-saving sofas to shop for small homes.

The New + Improved Panthella Lamp Has Landed At Cult

The iconic Panthella 160 Portable Lamp designed by Verner Panton has had a glow up.

Before + after trransformations 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

A Green Kitchen Breathes New Life Into This 150-Year-Old Terrace

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

For Sale: A Century-Old California Bungalow, Immersed In Nature

Renovated to invite the outdoors in at every opportunity, this spacious family home for sale in Brunswick West is full of life.

Home of the Month

A Sensitive Renovation Of A Modernist Home, With A Few Twists!

A thoughtful renovation by Kennedy Nolan further strengthens the mid-century charm of this modernist Kew home.

Inside A Young Family’s Sydney Apartment With Parisian Flair

This Darling Point apartment was designed to create a perfect base for the owner's eclectic collection of art and furniture.

Why This Mid-Century Inspired Build Is A Modern-Day Dream

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

How This Cabin Makes The Most Of Its Tiny Footprint

At just 15 square metres, this architectural tiny home on Kangaroo Island has everything you need for a weekend getaway.

On The Market: A Contemporary Sanctuary in the Heart of Prahran

The striking architectural home of skincare guru James Vivian is a lesson in sleek minimalism - and it's for sale.

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