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The Design Files Magazine ISSUE 02

All new Australian homes, apartments, gardens and more!
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Shopping

Why Every Home Needs A Rug + 30 Of Our Favourites To Shop!

Find out how to inject colour, texture, and warmth into your room with this round-up of our favourite rugs.
Interiors

How To Nail The Impossibly Chic, Modern British Interior Style

Vibrant, whimsical, and lived-in with a few glamorous touches — discover how to capture the effortlessly elegant English interior look.
Stays

This Cosy Coastal Home In Jervis Bay Is An Idyllic Getaway

Book a stay at Baia, a perfectly peaceful escape on the South Coast of New South Wales.
Homes

It’s Summer Holidays Year-Round In This Northern Beaches Home

Inside interior stylist Belle Fearon’s happy, weatherboard cottage in Avalon Beach.
Interiors

Before + After: This Artist’s Sydney Terrace Feels Like A Fancy Hotel

Artist Annalisa Ferraris' renovated terrace hides a chic parlour room, a French bistro-inspired kitchen, and a blue bar!
On The Market

This Epic House Inside A Former Factory Is On The Market

Whoever buys this North Melbourne home will be living the ultimate inner-city dream among the treetops.
Architecture

A Visually Distinct 1930s Sydney Bungalow Addition

How Studio Prineas overcame heritage restrictions to expand and enhance this 1930s bungalow on the Lower North Shore.
Interiors

How This 1970s Modernist Home Was Reimagined For Modern Living

This Melbourne home has been renovated in homage to its original features, like its retro spice rack and beautiful parquetry floors!

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!

News

Time To Upgrade Your Furniture? Koala Is Having An EOFY Sale!

Now’s the time to refresh your home with up to 30 per cent off beloved furniture brand Koala.

Gardens

A Flourishing + Romantic Garden For A Federation Family Home

10 months after installation, the garden of this Ripponlea home is a wonderland of perennials, native violet, and flowering shrubs.
On The Market

This Special Mid-Century Home In Beaumaris Is For Sale

Located on a nostalgic street full of 1960s gem, this idyllic family home is a blast from the past.
Gardens

A Forever Seaside Garden Of Coastal Natives + Perennials

How Kate Seddon Landscape Design modernised an established Barwon Heads garden with a relaxed of coastal natives and perennials.
Architecture

How A Modest Backyard Pavilion Transformed This Brisbane House

An architect designed this budget-friendly 'outdoor room' as a clever addition to his father's post-war home.
News

Circulus Wine Launches New Vintage + Community-Focused Wine Club

There’s an inspiring story behind this boutique Victorian winery that has just released their 2024 vintage, an exclusive wine club, and a private dinner series.

Interiors

A Charming 1860s Cottage Revitalised For A New Era

A sandstone cottage in Castlemaine now has new flair thanks to interior designer Max Copolov's skilful blending of new and old.
On The Market

This Impressive Farmhouse Estate Is For Sale In The Sunshine Coast

This modern homestead features nine bedrooms on a sprawling acreage — and it's not far from one of Queensland's best beaches.

Highlights from our Design Directory

Homes

A Breathtaking Beachside Family Home

A dream St Andrews Beach location inspired a dream new home designed by Pleysier Perkins for Hayley and Mick Barrett and family.
Architecture

A Treehouse-Like Addition For A Cherished Alistair Knox Home

The Apple House by Sally Draper Architects is a small but mighty addition to a country retreat on the Mornington Peninsula.
Interiors

How To Embrace A Soft Modern Interior Style

Architect Rosanna Ceravolo of Studio Ceravolo shares her top tips and furniture picks for curating a home with sophisticated, subtle flair.
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.

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Apartments

Life Inside One Of Melbourne's Coolest Warehouse Apartment Buildings

See inside two enviable rentals within the Collingwood clothing factory turned warehouse-apartment complex!
On The Market

David Flack Lists His Own Brunswick Home For Sale

The founder of the highly successful Australian design studio is selling his own eclectic home following an extensive renovation.
Gardens

This Family’s Enchanting Micro-Flower Farm Holds More Than 2000 Dahlias!

The husband-and-wife duo behind this thriving flower farm in Victoria's Macedon Ranges are living the dream.
News

The Must-See Design Show Australia Returns This Month

Register for your free trade ticket for Design Show Australia, happening 12–14 June 2025 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

 

 

Architecture

This Family Home Renovation Doesn't Take Itself Too Seriously

Imogen Pullar Architecture has unlocked the potential of this Preston house to create a generous and energy-efficient family home.
Interiors

Behind A Pink Door, This Victorian Family Home Is Fun + Feminine

Claremont House is an elegant Melbourne home, designed by Angela Harry and Simone Haag for a family of women.
On The Market

A Stylish Collingwood Warehouse Apartment Hits The Market

With red accents and moody lighting, this apartment inside the Foy & Gibson complex is a perfect inner-city pad.
Home of the Month

A Cinematographer's Storybook Cottage In Eltham

There's no place like home for cinematographer Edward Goldner, who cherishes returning to his cosy mudbrick abode after travelling for work.
Interiors

This Bondi Home Hides Pops Of Purple Within Its Concrete Walls

The robust concrete and timber building reveals new earthy interiors, designed around a colourful abstract artwork.

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
Architecture

A Calming New Beach House, Designed In Two Parts

Two buildings converge in this new Mornington beach house designed by Sonelo Architects.
Gardens

A Relaxed Suburban Garden With A Palm Springs Vibe

Melbourne's outer suburbs are a long way from Palm Springs, but this lush garden has a refreshing retro personality.
Architecture

A Mid-Century Inspired Renovation In One Of Melbourne’s First Housing Estates

A 1950s Preston home gets an unconventional makeover featuring yellow accents and calming garden views.
On The Market

This Nostalgic Mid-Century House Is For Sale In Melbourne

The mostly untouched gem in Melbourne's outer suburbs has incredible garden views, and plenty of retro character!
Interiors

A 1900s North Hobart Home Designed To Relax, Recharge + Reset

This home renovation by This Vacant Space offers the sense of being on holiday, while still feeling unmistakably like home.
Art

Picasso, Matisse, Cézanne: A Huge Winter Art Exhibition Arrives In Canberra

See a first look at the National Gallery of Australia's new exhibition, featuring masterpieces by some of history's most famous artists!
Interiors

See The Brilliant Winners From The 2025 Dulux Colour Awards!

The most outstanding projects from the 39th prestigious Dulux Colour Awards have been revealed.
Interiors

How To Style A Kid's Room That Will Take Them From Baby To Tween

Discover the best furniture, lighting and storage options to take your kid's room from nursery to tween retreat!
Creative People

How To ‘Make It’ As A Production Designer, With Advice From An Industry Expert

Find out what it takes to become a production designer according to the experts at Australia's most prestigious film and TV school.

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
Homes

Kip&Co Founder Hayley Pannekoecke’s Joyful Family Home

Much like her beloved brand, the Barwon Heads family home of Kip&Co co-founder Hayley Pannekoecke is all kinds of wonderful.
Gardens

A Charming Sydney Garden Designed For Living Outdoors

Designed for two garden enthusiasts, this rambling oasis is the ultimate place to enjoy retirement.
Architecture

This Colourful Bungalow Is Not Your Typical Coastal House

Designer Joanna Barlow of MacCormick Architects renovated her sister’s family home with a fearless use of colour, inspired by her zest for life.
Shopping

Shop All Our Favourite Kids’ Furniture + More From The Design Directory

From beds, to storage units and everything in between, you can now find everything to create the perfect kid's room in our Design Directory!
Architecture

A Simple Yet Striking Solution For An Art Deco Family Home

This straightforward 4.5-metre gable extension by Fowler and Ward proves that, sometimes, less is more!
On The Market

One Of Coburg North’s Best Homes Is For Sale

8 Bakers Road, Coburg North is a surprisingly huge property on the banks of the Merri Creek, and it’s just hit the market.
Art

Cowboy Core: 20 Paintings That Prove Horses Are The New ‘It’ Trend

Following the rise of Western and country symbolism in pop culture, find out why equestrian art is the next big thing!
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