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The Design Files Magazine ISSUE 02

All new Australian homes, apartments, gardens and more!

A Hardworking Sydney Cottage Immersed In Its Garden

How Retallack Thompson unlocked space in this inner-west Sydney home, without removing the 20-metre gum tree in the backyard!

This Family Home Feels Like Its Floating Above The Treetops

A new house in one of Melbourne's leafiest suburbs beautifully embraces nature, both inside and out.

A 1920s Perth Home Makeover With Italian Flair + Roof Gardens

The Perth family home of Zarq Studio director Zac Evangelisti blends 1920s charm with glamorous European influences.

Home of the Month

A Family’s Storybook Mudbrick Home With Soul

The 1980s mudbrick home of Effie Mann and Simon Hill is made with local, recycled timbers that tell stories of North Warrandyte’s history.

Mid-Century Modern Meets Sun-Drenched Ease With California Ranch Style

Discover how to get this modern, laid-back look at home.

This New Furniture Collection Embodies ‘Relaxed Luxury’

Refresh your home with Australian furniture brand Satara’s stylish new autumn/winter collection.

A Candy-Pink Renovation In A Warehouse Apartment

Located inside Melbourne's former MacRobertson Chocolate Factory, this apartment reveals a mash-up of colours and industrial flair.

TS Makers Releases 2 Must-Have New Products

Due to popular demand TS Makers have finally released a butcher’s block in their iconic checkerboard pattern.

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!

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43 Affordable Artworks The TDF Team Are Adding To Cart

A list of local, affordable art we're loving right now - priced between $50 and $2000!

There’s Over 60,000 Tiles In This Federation Home Makeover

Aiming for the feel of a chic Milanese apartment, this renovation by Studio Ceravolo introduces an interesting use of soft colour and thousands of tiles.

The Perfect Mother’s Day Present Is Inspired By An Iconic Designer Sofa

Spoil mum this Mother’s Day with the sentimental Mum Bracelet by Saint Valentine.

A Lush Bondi Garden That Extends Both Outside + Inside The Home

This garden has been designed not just as a pretty backdrop, but to be fully intertwined with the interiors — quite literally!

This New Garden Is A Slice Of Blairgowrie’s Foreshore

Strolling through this Mornington Peninsula garden feels like walking along the nearby beach.

This New Exhibition Reshapes Everyday Objects

Kelly Larkin’s angular wall sculptures are made from shopping lists, scrap paper and fragments of notebooks.

This Pink Bungalow Was Cleverly Redesigned For An Architect's Parents

This charming brick bungalow in regional Victoria was renovated as a 'gift' from the architect to his parents, allowing them to age in place.

6 Popular Flooring Options To Consider For Your Home

Explore the best flooring options from our Design Directory to find out which one works best in your home.

Highlights from our Design Directory

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Space Furniture

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Enjoy Comfort, Style + 20% Off With This New Collection From Frankie4

FRANKIE4’s Housewarming collection promises the comfort of home wherever you go!

This Brick Family Abode Hides A Clever Renovation + A Secret Bathroom!

A well-loved family home is given a timely renovation to improve indoor-outdoor flow and a new work-from-home routine.

This New Tapware Range Is Perfect For Mid-Century Home Renovations

Renovating a retro home? This new collection was designed especially to complement mid-century modern spaces.

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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Block Side Table →

Jolly Lighting Wall Light →

Norah Rattan Queen Bed →

Rice Paper Shade Large →

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A Charming 1920s Family Bungalow In Bangalow

Claire Hickey and Daniel Oliver have built their life in the Northern Rivers around this gorgeous 1920s house and garden.

These NSW Coastal Cabins Feel Like ‘School Camp' For Adults!

This nostalgic beachside compound in Jervis Bay is the ultimate spot for big groups, with room for up to 20 guests!

How This Couple Revived Their Pre-1900s Queensland Cottage

Returned to its former glory, this character-filled home proudly exemplifies what can be achieved with 'unloved old housing stock'.

This Interwar Home Has A Pop Of Colour In Every Room

Located in Ballarat, this old interwar home goes against the grain with its subtle yet playful renovation.

Shop TDF's Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide!

Find something special for your mum with these TDF-approved gifts — priced between under $50 to $300!

This Beautifully Restored 1842 Tasmanian Cottage Is On The Market

A once crumbling Georgian cottage has been completely revived. And now the award-winning home is on the market.

How This Quirky Backyard Studio Transformed A Family Home

This eye-catching addition in the backyard of a Melbourne family home was designed with multigenerational living in mind.

Creative People

A French Luxury Car Brand + Melbourne Perfumery Team Up For An Alluring Collab

PEUGEOT has teamed up with Flâner fragrances for a signature scent. Find out how you can try it for yourself this weekend.

Before + After: An Inspired 1970s Canberra Family Apartment Reno

This colourful renovation shows the potential of well-built, established apartments as modern day family homes.

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

How To Embrace Retro Sophistication With Soft '70s Style

Architects Jessie Fowler and Tara Ward, of Fowler and Ward, share their top tips for re-creating this tactile and fun style at home.

Meet The NZ Brand Making Luxuriously Soft Homewares

Add a little something special to your space with Baya’s new collection of ultra-soft rugs, woven cushions, and throws.

The Enchanting Country Estate Of The Owners Of 'Shag' Vintage

Step inside The Stones — a historic house and garden being lovingly restored on a rambling estate in regional Victoria.

8 Planting + Design Tips For Small Gardens

Two landscape designers share their expert knowledge for planting on small plots.

There’s Nothing Boring About This 1980s Treehouse Makeover

The original vibe of this 1980s home has been retained and enhanced, with colourful renovations.

This Designer Makes 3D-Printed Homewares Look Better Than Ever

Not many designers have made 3D-printed homewares look as elegant and elevated as Brisbane-based FRANCA Studio.

Inside Two Of Byron Bay’s Most Luxurious Holiday Homes

These incredible holiday rentals feel like a private resort you can book out for yourself, and all your favourite people.

This Perfectly Preserved '70s Home By Alistair Knox Is For Sale

Homes like this 1970s gem in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges don’t come on the market every day.

Beloved Melbourne Cafe Florian Opens A (Very) Cute New Homewares Store

The best friends behind Melbourne cafe Florian have opened a new homewares store, selling tableware, vintage glasses, and more.

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

All The Inspiring Finalists From The 2025 Dulux Colour Awards

The finalists for the 39th annual Dulux Colour Awards are here.

Fenton & Fenton’s New Collection Takes Inspiration From '70s Ranches

Bring 1970s cowboy flair into your home with this bold new range of furniture, homewares, and lighting.

We Love Mid-Century Homes — But Are They Energy Efficient?

Energy advisor Tim Forcey assesses the sustainability of this 1960s family home. Find out how it stacks up!

A 1990s Byron Bay A-Frame Home On The Edge Of Nature

Architects Laura Muirhead and Peter Tanevski are the new custodians of a special 1990s home designed by the late architect, Gina Ghioni.

An Old Country Hospital Turned Sentimental Family Home

A building with a storied past gets a new lease on life after a clever renovation by Pipkorn Kilpatrick.

5 Seedlings To Plant Now For A Bountiful Cool Season Harvest

Urban permaculture gardener and author Connie Cao shares the best seedlings to plant now for a bountiful harvest in winter!

Stylist Kerrie-Ann Jones Launches ‘Curated Style’ Book + Sydney Pop-Up

For a limited time, visit Kerrie-Ann Jones’ Bondi gallery to celebrate the launch of her debut coffee table book.

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