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How This Designer Completely Transformed An Old Edwardian, Without Moving A Wall

Interior designer Alyssa Owens proves you don't need to change the structure of a house to reinvent its interior.

How This Designer Completely Transformed An Old Edwardian, Without Moving A Wall

Christina Savopoulos

13 hours ago

Inside A Sensitively Renovated Mid-Century Home In Caulfield North

See how original solid-timber detailing inspired a thoughtful contemporary revival of this Caulfield North home.

Inside A Sensitively Renovated Mid-Century Home In Caulfield North

Christina Savopoulos

21 hours ago

The New Life Interiors Showroom Is Now Open On The Gold Coast

The New Life Interiors Showroom Is Now Open On The Gold Coast

The furniture retailer’s fifth showroom has arrived in Miami.

A Scandi-Style DIY-Apartment Inside A Former Fitzroy Warehouse

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How A Timber-Clad Extension Gives This Old House A Fresh Start

A modest extension puts an established tree at the heart of this Melbourne home.

How A Timber-Clad Extension Gives This Old House A Fresh Start

Helpful Guides

A Beginner’s Guide To Home Batteries

Everything you need to know about home batteries, including a breakdown of the cost benefits.

Before + After: A Textural Overhaul Of A Mid-Century Kitchen

Kitchens

Before + After: A Textural Overhaul Of A Mid-Century Kitchen

How this thoughtful kitchen renovation maintains its 1950s soul.

This Relocated 1910 Queenslander Is Full Of History + It's For Sale

On The Market

This Relocated 1910 Queenslander Is Full Of History + It's For Sale

A romantic relocated Queenslander on a 37-acre estate near Noosa is seeking its next custodian.

How This Renovated Sydney Terrace Uses Clay In Unexpected Ways

Behind its traditional terrace facade, this 4.6-metre-wide Sydney home reveals a layered and tactile renovation.

How This Renovated Sydney Terrace Uses Clay In Unexpected Ways

The Winners Of The 2026 Telstra NATSIAA Revealed!

Art

The Winners Of The 2026 Telstra NATSIAA Revealed!

See all the winners of Australia's longest-running art awards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists for 2026!

Jono Fleming + Lucy Gough's Styling Tours Are The Ultimate Design Experience

The three-month renovation started with an incredibly chic stainless-steel kitchen.

Jono Fleming + Lucy Gough's Styling Tours Are The Ultimate Design Experience

Design lovers, book your tickets for the Sydney Styling Tour and three-day Hobart Styling Retreat now!

Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: Inside Yasmin Suteja's Sleek $88k Apartment Transformation

Highlights from our Design Directory

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Robert Gordon Interiors

This Restored 1880s Lodge Might Just Be Australia’s Best-Looking Backpackers

Halse Lodge is not your average hostel. See inside the restored 1880s Noosa property’s new dorms designed by Chloe Tozer.

Where To Eat, Shop + Stay For A Perfect Weekend In Hobart

Travel

Where To Eat, Shop + Stay For A Perfect Weekend In Hobart

The owner of boutique Alma Supply Store reveals her top 10 restaurants, shops, and places to explore while in Hobart!

This Suburban Melbourne Home Is Brimming With Heart + Charm

A charming mix of design styles comes together in this Heathmont family home, made stylish through simple cosmetic updates.

This Suburban Melbourne Home Is Brimming With Heart + Charm

Shopping

TDF’s Picks: Everything Our Team Is Shopping For This Winter

From rugs to knitted hot water bottles and Akari lighting, here are all the cosy pieces we’re buying for our homes this winter.

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TDF’s Picks: Everything Our Team Is Shopping For This Winter

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Beacon Lighting

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This Tiny Bushfire-Resilient Cabin Was Built In Just Days

This 20-square-metre prefabricated cabin can be constructed in just a few days, offering a swift solution to rebuilding after a bushfire.

This Tiny Bushfire-Resilient Cabin Was Built In Just Days

Animal Print Rugs Are Making A Comeback: Here’s How To Style Them

Double Studio's new rugs make a compelling case for embracing animal print as the 'new neutral'. Here's how to get the look!

Animal Print Rugs Are Making A Comeback: Here’s How To Style Them

This Arts & Crafts Apartment Is A Delicate Dance Of Past + Present

‘Astor, and so it becomes a dance' is Mosman 1890s apartment renovation that balances history and future needs.

This Arts & Crafts Apartment Is A Delicate Dance Of Past + Present

This Revamped '80s Townhouse Is A Masterclass In Warm Minimalism

A red marble kitchen takes centre stage in this timeless reinvention of a humble brick townhouse.

This Revamped '80s Townhouse Is A Masterclass In Warm Minimalism

Jackalope Hotel and Lon Retreat & Spa Launch Luxurious Accommodation Package

Jackalope Hotel and Lon Retreat & Spa Launch Luxurious Accommodation Package

The two venues have teamed up for a luxurious package connecting you to the best of the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas.

How Pistachio Sorbet + Fishing Trips Inspired This Eclectic Sydney Apartment

This Northern Beaches penthouse apartment offers up a playful take on coastal style, with details inspired by summertime motifs.

How Pistachio Sorbet + Fishing Trips Inspired This Eclectic Sydney Apartment

This Laneway Studio Unlocks The Potential Of An Existing Garage

This once-overlooked garage has been transformed into a clever studio that engages with its Sydney laneway context.

This Laneway Studio Unlocks The Potential Of An Existing Garage

How This Family Turned Their Victorian Era Home Into A Sustainable Sanctuary

Sustainable Homes

How This Family Turned Their Victorian Era Home Into A Sustainable Sanctuary

Find out why the owners of this serene Melbourne home have no regrets about investing in an all-electric transformation.

Shop Art Online + In Person At This Year's Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair

Inside One Of Sydney's Dreamiest Art Deco Apartment Buildings

Shop Art Online + In Person At This Year's Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair

Australia’s largest national Indigenous Art Fair is back this August, marking 20 years celebrating First Nations artists and culture.

Apartments: These clever homes show just how fabulous apartment living can be

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 One Of Sydney's Dreamiest Art Deco Apartment Buildings

How This 1970s Unit Was Brought Back To Life By Vintage Sellers

Josh Reed and Meg O’Halloran have styled their Ivanhoe home to perfection – only 4 weeks after moving in!

How This 1970s Unit Was Brought Back To Life By Vintage Sellers

Inside An Elegant 1890s Terrace Redesigned For Ageing In Place

With a lift inside, this two-storey Victorian has been expertly revamped to support its 80-year-old owners' next chapter.

Inside An Elegant 1890s Terrace Redesigned For Ageing In Place

22 Must-See Artists To Shop At Melbourne’s Affordable Art Fair 2026

Art

22 Must-See Artists To Shop At Melbourne’s Affordable Art Fair 2026

The Affordable Art Fair is returning to Melbourne on August 27 – 30 2026 with thousands of ready-to-shop artworks.

11 Bathrooms To Inspire Your Next Renovation + How To Get The Look

Five bathroom trends we can’t get enough of, and how to get the look!

11 Bathrooms To Inspire Your Next Renovation + How To Get The Look

Inside Melbourne Artist Fleur Harris’ Magical Cottage Garden

Gardens

Inside Melbourne Artist Fleur Harris’ Magical Cottage Garden

At this artist's 1908 family home, romantic plantings blur the boundaries between art and nature.

This Powerful New Book Champions First Nations Water Rights In Australia

This Powerful New Book Champions First Nations Water Rights In Australia

Not-for-profit research and design practice OFFICE spotlights the ongoing challenges around the colonisation of water.

This Compact Family Cottage Takes Its Cues From Japanese Architecture

A trip to Japan inspired the unique floorplan of this 99-square-metre cottage in Sydney's inner city.

This Compact Family Cottage Takes Its Cues From Japanese Architecture

How A Children’s Novel Inspired This Whimsical + Sustainable Sydney Home

With a cargo net above the pool and an oculus to the sky, this might be the most creative sustainable home we’ve ever seen.

How A Children’s Novel Inspired This Whimsical + Sustainable Sydney Home

How A Retro Revival Uncovered The Best Of This 1970s Brick Home

See how coloured glass doors, mosaic tiles, and timber-lined ceilings revive the original character of this Melbourne family home.

How A Retro Revival Uncovered The Best Of This 1970s Brick Home

Before + after transformations 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

Before + After: A Melbourne Share House Turned Dreamy ‘Grown-Up’ Home

A Charming 70-Square-Metre Apartment With An Iconic Sydney View

Anything this quirky 1950s rental lacks in size, it makes up for in personality.

A Charming 70-Square-Metre Apartment With An Iconic Sydney View

A New Red Hill Home Inspired By Famous Local Wineries

The design of this new Red Hill home references multiple nearby wineries, from Port Phillip Estate to Foxeys Hangout.

A New Red Hill Home Inspired By Famous Local Wineries

Phoenix Tapware Introduces A Striking New Finish To Its Collection

Phoenix Tapware Introduces A Striking New Finish To Its Collection

Brushed Bronze emerges as a new neutral, taking its cues from a beloved source of inspiration: the Australian landscape.

A Mother + Daughter Live Side By Side In These Fitzroy Homes

A mother and daughter are living many people’s version of the multigenerational dream in separate, bespoke houses on one Fitzroy block.

A Mother + Daughter Live Side By Side In These Fitzroy Homes

11 Australian Hotels With Inspo-Worthy Interiors

Stays

11 Australian Hotels With Inspo-Worthy Interiors

These hotels prove great design can transform even the shortest getaway into something unforgettable.

Inside A Retired Couple’s Inspiring Bushland Retreat In Tasmania

This stripped-back Tasmanian retreat is designed to celebrate nature, sustainable living, and the owners' creative passions.

Inside A Retired Couple’s Inspiring Bushland Retreat In Tasmania

How AFL Footballer Cody Weightman Made This Warehouse His Dream Home