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This Rare Art Deco Warehouse Apartment Is For Sale In Melbourne

This Abbotsford apartment has a private view of the Yarra River, and a rooftop terrace overlooking the skipping girl vinegar sign!

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A Fashion Designer + Architect’s Fitzroy Family Terrace

The renovated Victorian terrace home of fashion designer Megan Park and architect Anthony Cox.

An Off-Grid Tiny Cabin Nestled In Nature

Kererū Retreat is an off-grid, transportable alpine cabin surrounded by trees near Mt Hutt, in New Zealand’s South Island.

Julia’s BBQ Prawns With Watermelon + Feta Salad

Summer cooking is all about keeping things simple, seasonal and fuss-free, which is what makes this dish the perfect go-to dish!

Summer 2024 Colour Predictions + WIN Dulux Paint & A GlobeWest Chair!

Give your own home a summer makeover with trending colours from the Dulux Solstice palette + your chance to WIN!

Get Your Christmas Shopping Sorted With These Great Gifts From Space Furniture

Tick off the rest of your present shopping with the homewares, books, and tableware from Space Furniture’s Christmas collection!

The Diverse And Experimental Art Practice Of Benjamin Barretto

After finding success in LA, Benjamin Barretto now creates his intricate weavings and abstract paintings from his light-filled Melbourne home!

An Ashgrovian Queenslander With A Mediterranean Feel

Summer holidays in Corsica inspired this 1920s Ashgrovian Queenslander renovation designed by the French homeowner.

How Renovations Revealed The ‘Treasures’ Of This Sydney Sandstone Terrace

Virginia Kerridge Architect has peeled back the layers of this heritage terrace, giving the old home a new lease on life.

How To Be Besties With Bold Colour

Bold use of colour isn't just for those with maximalist tendencies. WOWOWA Interior designer Ruby Shields shares her colour-loving tips!

This Northern Beaches Home Perfectly Frames Ocean Views

The renovation of this Sydney family home captures the calming essence of its beautiful beachside location.

A Romantic Converted Bakery + Stables Hits The Market In Carlton North

After remaining in one family for 40 years, this incredible heritage residence in Melbourne’s inner city is up for grabs.

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A Peaceful + Sustainable Sydney Home Designed To Do ‘More With Less’

How A New Zealand Architect Built His Home For $150,000 (With No Construction Experience!)

This Off-Grid Holiday Home Makes The Most Of Its Serene Views

You Can Now Shop This Cult-Favourite Danish Furniture Brand In Australia

The Fritz Hansen Skagerak Collection has officially launched in Australia and New Zealand, available exclusively at Cult.

A Serene and Stylish 1940s Apartment For A Young Family

The beautifully refined Coogee apartment of interior stylist Samantha Brown and family was renovated in just eight weeks!

Sustainable Homes

A Sustainable Strawbale Home With Panoramic Country Views

Huff’n’Puff Haus by Envirotecture is a passively designed home in central Victoria that generates more energy than it uses.

This Major Exhibition Celebrates Trailblazing Artist Emily Kam Kngwarray

The National Gallery of Australia is shining a well deserved spotlight on the late Anmatyerr artist.

A Landmark 1890s Melbourne Mansion Is For Sale

The architecturally-significant Kensington mansion at 168 Bellair Street is for sale after a recent renovation!

See Lisa Gorman + Mirka Mora’s Works In This Exciting New Exhibition

Don’t miss the colourful and creative showcase, on now at Warrnambool Art Gallery!

How Designer Cindy Phillips Landed Her Dream Job With Simone Haag

After a successful career in advertising, Cindy Phillips decided to study interior design at ISCD and never looked back — now working with one of Australia's leading designers.

Inspiration

How To Get TDF’s Dream Beach House Style At Home

We’ve pulled together style inspiration for our dream beach house – think relaxed spaces, plenty of texture and an eclectic mix of furniture and objects.

A Beloved Country Cottage In The Adelaide Hills Is For Sale

This charming 1910 cottage on an apple orchard has become one of South Australia's most loved Airbnbs — and it's looking for a new owner!

Learn How To Upcycle Your Old Furniture In This Clever New DIY Course

Learn the tricks of the trade from one of the internet’s biggest DIY experts, Geneva Vanderzeil in her new online school.

9 Artists We Love Creating Beautiful Works On Paper!

Meet some of our favourite Australian artists making masterpieces on paper — from hyper-realistic drawings, to emotive still-life paintings.

The Functional + Decorative Weavings Of Sundance Studio’s Emma Shepherd

Emma Shepherd is endlessly inspired by yarn — both its limitations and possibilities — to inform her weaving practice, Sundance Studio.

Inside A Cosy Sydney Home With 'Mid-Century Sensibilities’

Deep shades of red, terracotta, and blue have bought a modern spin to the warm interiors of this 70s home.

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