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Introducing The Design Files Magazine ISSUE 01.

Beautiful new Australian homes, apartments, gardens, creatives to watch and more!

A Breezy New Melbourne Home, Styled With Vibrant Colour

Mid-century influences in this Brunswick East new-build are elevated by playful styling.

How To Refresh Your Bedroom With An Elegant ‘Less Is More’ Approach

Transform your bedroom into a peaceful sanctuary with 'back to basics' styling.

Sustainable Homes

A Sustainable New Perth Home With A Mid-Century Feel

Sustainability underpins every element of this Scarborough home with a mid-century inspired look designed by MDC Architects.

A Compact Kid-Friendly Home In The Heart Of Fitzroy

Family living and style go hand in hand in the charming Fitzroy home of Zoe Cuthbertson and Richard Healy.

This Renovated Barn Reveals A Modern Take On Country Style

Located in NSW, this former stables turned holiday home hides a refined yet rustic makeover.

This Self-Taught Artist Creates Incredible Paintings On Carved Woodblocks

Sydney-based Kean Onn See is a web developer turned professional artist, who's painstaking works are filled with detail.

A Light-Filled Renovation Inspired By A Beloved Childhood Game

A simple folded paper game inspired the clever design of a Melbourne bungalow, with separate yet interconnected rooms.

A Victorian Home's Whimsical + Winding Front Garden

This enchanting front garden filled with evergreen plantings has breathed new life into an old Victorian.

Calling Young Creatives: Here’s How You Could Score A $50,000 Scholarship!

Are you a budding architect, ballet dancer, writer, sculptor or singer? Don’t miss your chance to apply for this huge creative scholarship.

A Restored Mid-Century Townhouse With Lush Views At Every Turn

Designed by Graeme Gunn and built by Merchant Builders, this Melbourne townhouse has been masterfully preserved for the next generation.

A Predominantly Underground Modern Day Melbourne Farmhouse

This impressive new build by Archier prioritises the landscape over itself.

Sustainable Homes

A Sustainable Shipping Container Home, Surrounded By Bushland

The founders of Green Magazine have created their dream sustainable home on the Great Ocean Road.

Highlights from our Design Directory

Hideaway Coffee Table →

Doyen Handles →

ELLISON STUDIOS.

Huggy Swivel Armchair →

Mirage Lake →

Sofia Oak Organic Wall Mirror →

How To Upcycle An Old Display Cabinet

DIY expert Geneva Vanderzeil shares her step-by-step guide for reviving an old timber cabinet at home!

Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: How A 10-Year Makeover Transformed This Family's 1970s Unit

This playful Melbourne brick unit was creatively transformed over a two-part renovation, spanning 10 years!

A Fashion Designer’s Stylish + Warm Melbourne Home

The newly renovated home of Emma Cutri is just like fashion label, Sister Studios: cool, dreamy, and a little bit unexpected!

Inside A Charming 1960s Cottage Stay In Basin View, NSW

A stay inside this retro holiday home is like stepping back in time.

Inside One Of Sydney's Dreamiest Art Deco Apartment Buildings

With glorious architecture and idyllic waterfront views, it's easy to see why the lucky residents of these Double Bay apartments never want to leave!

A Designer’s ‘Not For Resale’ Wellington Family Home

How interior designer Karla Devine completely personalised this 1940s Wellington weatherboard home for her family.

A Simple Northern Rivers Cabin Designed To Blend Into Nature

This NSW home was designed to be as simple as possible, even going without conventional windows, to blend into its farmland location.

A Creative Bondi Family’s Renovated Art Deco Apartment

This ‘practically quirky’ apartment reno balances colour and original art deco features for a family of four.

This Federation Home In Sydney Hides A Refreshingly Modern Twist

This heritage home reveals a surprising extension designed to accommodate a family of five, all at varying stages of life.

A Former Horse Stable Turned Charming Family Home In Byron

Recipe author Carter Were and Musician Jack Crowther have created a cosy home for their young family.

Julia's Japanese BBQ Skewers + Simple Summer Salad

Julia Busuttil-Nishimura's butakushi and yakitori (Japanese pork and chicken skewers) are the perfect simple summer barbecue dinner.

Shopping

Bring Beachy Vibes To Any Room With These Textural Finishes + Furniture Picks

Love rattan, timber and woven furniture? Explore our shopping guide to the best coastal-inspired pieces for your home.

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Billy Sunlounge - Metal →

Jardin Patio Umbrella →

Fermob Salsa Side Table →

Monsoon Column Shower Hot / Cold →

Obello Portable Table Lamp →

Trace Drinks Trolley →

A Breathtaking Garden Inspired By Painterly Landscapes

A once bare paddock has been transformed into a canvas of whispering grasses, pretty perennials and colourful Australian natives.

10 Of The Best Apartments We Visited Last Year

These clever homes prove just how fabulous apartment living can be! Find our 10 favourite apartment tours here.

10 Of Our Favourite Coastal Homes From 2024

It wouldn't be an end-of-year wrap-up without sharing our favourite coastal homes. It's summer after all!

8 Memorable 'Before + After' Transformations From 2024

Is there any greater inspiration than a jaw-dropping 'before and after' transformation? Here are 8 of our favourites from 2024.

6 Sweet Recipes By Julia Busuttil-Nishimura

Satisfy your sweet tooth with our favourite cakes, tarts, desserts and chocolate delights by Julia Busuttil-Nishimura from 2024!

Renovation Diaries: Seasoned and first-time renovators share their top tips and budget breakdowns!

Renovation Diaries: A Compact Melbourne Apartment's $67k Makeover

The Cost Of A Colourful Scandi-Inspired Kitchen

A Sustainable DIY Apartment Transformation

Inside Art Director Annie Portelli’s Bathroom Transformation

The Top 10 Architect-Designed Homes From 2024

The most popular architect-designed homes seen on TDF in 2024!

Sustainable Homes

8 Inspiring Homes That Champion Sustainability

Our favourite homes are those that prove great design and sustainability go hand in hand. Here are our top eight!

6 Rental Homes We Loved In 2024

These clever renters demonstrate you don't have to own a home to make it uniquely yours.

8 Beautiful Gardens Blooming With Inspiration From 2024

Over the past year we fell in love with so many beautiful gardens. Discover our favourite outdoor spaces from 2024 here!

The Design Files' Top 10 Australian Homes Of 2024

From sophisticated inner-city abodes to romantic farmhouses, renovated units and thoughtfully restored modernist gems, here are our most popular homes from 2024.

New Year, New Furniture: Don't Miss Koala’s Boxing Day Sale

Invest in some new furniture with Koala’s Boxing Day sale — offering up to 30% off site-wide!

This Spectacular Alpine Retreat Overlooks NZ's Snowcapped Mountains

Located in Wānaka, a resort ski town in New Zealand, this striking home is equal parts rustic and refined.

Cult Unveils A Retro-Inspired New Collection By Zanotta

The Italian brand celebrates seven decades of furniture design with a contemporary new collection, available now at Cult.

8 Of Australia’s Most Stunning Private Pools

Take a closer look at Australia's most breathtaking residential pools.

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

This Visionary Engineer Has A Plan To Fight Climate Change + Save Households Money

Lucy's Renewable Energy Deep-Dive At Tarraleah Hydropower Station!

Clever Ways To Save Energy In A Weatherboard Home — On A Budget!

How Connie Cao Can Reduce Her Home Energy Bill To Just $250 A Year!

How To Save Energy In A First-Home Buyers’ Brunswick Cottage

This Quirky Fitzroy Home Is A Masterclass In Eclectic Styling

The Victorian shopfront home of Ma House Supply Store creative director Ben Mooney is a treasure trove of vintage finds.

How $235k Turned This Frankston South ‘Shack’ Into A Family Home

An architect and her brother transformed this once-dilapidated 1960s shack into a playful dream home fit for a young family.

11 Incredible Internal Courtyards That Bring The Outdoors In

These spectacular houses designed around internal courtyards show how the smallest of gardens can make a big impact.

5 Ways To Inject Bold + Refined Maximalist Style At Home

Interior decorator Marilyn Raju shares her top tips for transforming a minimalist interior into one with a maximalist sensibility.

Renovation Diaries

Renovation Diaries: An Accessible + Sophisticated Family Home Makeover

Alishia Misevski turned a faux-period house into a luxurious and accessible home for her young family. Here’s how she did it, and what she spent!

See Sheridan's Playful Summer Collection + The Local Designers Behind It

The enduring Australian homewares brand is shining a spotlight on the local designers behind these colourful prints.

Bring Beachy Vibes To Any Room With These Textural Finishes + Furniture Picks

Love rattan, timber and woven furniture? Explore our shopping guide to the best coastal-inspired pieces for your home.

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