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This Northern Beaches Home Perfectly Frames Ocean Views

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

Christina Karras

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On The Market

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.

Christina Karras

15 hours ago

News

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.

Homes

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!

Dream Job

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.

On The Market

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!

News

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.

Art

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.

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DUNLIN

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Head to the Climate section for sustainable homes and expert advice on passive design, solar power and more.

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

Studio Visit

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.

Interiors

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.

Architecture

A Victorian Cottage Renovation, Where Everything Has Its Place

Mihaly Slocombe architects have optimised a Victorian cottage with a reconfigured floor plan and the Swiss army knife of utility cabinets!

Homes

A Calming 1980s Fasham Johnson Home In The Hills

Designer Louise Jones shares her delightfully renovated 1980s Fasham Jonhson family home, located in Mount Dandenong.

On The Market

An Architectural Country Home With Bushland Views Hits The Market

This timber-lined house built on a serene bushland site in regional Victoria has just come up for sale.

News

A Playful New Portable Lamp From Mud Australia To Put On Your Wishlist

Porcelain homewares brand Mud Australia reveals a new portable lamp, designed to bring a perfect pop of colour to your space.

Sustainable Homes

A Family's Sustainable Sanctuary, Built From Biodegradable Material

This newly built hempcrete house in Melbourne’s north-east is designed to be as eco-friendly as possible.

Inspiration

Inspired by YSG: How To Achieve Global Eclectic Style

Bold concepts and resourceful detailing. A mixture of high and low octane colours plus a tapestry of discordant textures and patterns would be my summation’. This is how YSG founder Yasmine Ghoniem describes her design aesthetic, and her studio’s unique approach.

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