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Inside A Surprisingly Serene Melbourne Warehouse Apartment

Inside Fitzroy's former chocolate factory, this cosy apartment draws inspiration from wine bars to create an unconventional family home.

Christina Karras

An All-Timber, Small Footprint Addition To A Simple Weatherboard Cottage

North King by Ben Callery Architects in Northcote, Melbourne has been newly-extended with an efficient all-timber addition.

A Cute Fitzroy Apartment (Under $400k) Has Hit The Market

This retro apartment is an ideal inner-city sanctuary in one of Melbourne's trendiest suburbs — and it's on the market for $395,000!

4 Ways To Get The 'New French Look' At Home

Author, designer and interior columnist Lauren Li shares how to channel chic European style from her new book, 'The New French Look'.

A Sweet Sydney Holiday Home, Refreshed With Pastel Pink Interiors

This renovated Bundeena home captures the essence of a classic beach house, without the cliched coastal colour palette.

Australia's Path To Renewable Energy, With Momentum Energy’s Lisa Chiba

In the latest episode of TDF Talks, managing director Lisa Chiba explains how Australia's already heading towards a future of renewable energy!

Understanding The Pros + Cons Of Sustainable Building Materials

Learn what makes a 'sustainable' building material, and the best ones to choose for your home.

This Jan Juc Home Is The Ultimate Family Beach House + It’s For Sale

The sprawling home on Victoria's surf coast has ocean views, a dreamy pool, and has been especially designed for multi-generational living!

New Mid-Century Inspired Furniture + Homewares From TS Makers!

Known for their best-selling timber boards, TS Makers have just released a new range of handcrafted lamps, tables, and homewares!

An Early 2000s Melbourne Apartment Turned ‘Piccolo Palazzo’

Eryca Green's renovated Carlton apartment is a true ‘room of one’s own’ — a warm, light-filled, and decorative sanctuary.

How Artist Tais Rose Wae Explores Nature Through Her Weavings + Poetry

Artist Tais Rose Wae has just released her first book of poetry, which is an extension of her sentimental weaving practice!

A 1950s House Transformed (But Not Extended) With A New Kitchen + Floor Plan

How architect Gab Olah completely changed this 1950s brick veneer Thornbury home, without adding an extension.

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Inside Melbourne's Unconventional 'Evergreen' Apartment Building →

A Sustainable Family Home Designed On The ‘Smallest Footprint Possible’

How To Improve Australia’s Poorly-Built Houses, With Energy Advisor Tim Forcey

Inside A 28 Square Metre Basement, Turned Bold Red Studio!

Hidden in the basement of a sandstone Sydney home, this self-contained studio makes the most of its tiny floorplan.

A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Cookbook Author + Culinary Icon, Stephanie Alexander

As her 18th cookbook hits shelves and her Kitchen Garden Program continues to grow, Stephanie Alexander is inspiring the next-gen of cooks!

How To Start A Vegetable Garden This Spring!

Even if you don't have a big garden, a thriving veggie patch is still within your capabilities — and it's easier than you think to get it started!

10 Of The Best Stays To Book This Summer

From a classic '80s beach house on the Mornington Peninsula, to a floating villa in Palm Beach, here’s where to book a holiday this summer!

A Light Contemporary Reworking Of A 1980s Brick + Timber Home

Rather than completely overhauling the 1980s design of this South Warrandyte home, the owners instead sought to modernise a few key areas. See the transformation here.

Julia's Surprisingly Simple Chocolate, Peanut + Caramel Tart!

This might just be one of the most delicious and decadent desserts going around! Get the recipe here.

Libby Haines + Jordan Fleming’s New Exhibition Is A Feast For The Eyes

Still-life painter Libby Haines and object designer Jordan Fleming have come together for a colourful exhibition — and the pieces are available to purchase!

Artist Miranda Skoczek’s ‘Carnivalesque’ Family Apartment

Inside the artist's art deco meets Tudor apartment.

A Sustainable Retrofit Of A ’70s Apartment Building In Fitzroy

Rather than tear down this red-brick building, its been retrofitted to create a series of sustainable apartments with impressively low energy bills.

This Melbourne Home (Literally) Embraces The Garden In Its Clever Redesign

This renovated family home hides green accents and an innovative garden wall that's like a 'portal' between the home and the lush backyard!

Sustainable Homes

A New Melbourne Family Home That Champions Sustainability

Booyong is an example of a beautifully-designed and highly-functional home that not only meets, but exceeds, new energy efficiency standards.

This Talented Still-Life Painter Is One To Watch

Melbourne-based Amber Nuttall is a designer who has recently discovered her talent for oil painting!

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