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The Design Files Magazine ISSUE 02

All new Australian homes, apartments, gardens and more!

A Bold Six-Week Luxury Brisbane Apartment Makeover

‘Go bold or go home,’ was Design Scout’s philosophy for this Brisbane apartment renovation, achieved in lightning speed.

A Surprisingly Voluminous Extension For A Brisbane Family Home

The exterior of this Queenslander cottage doesn't give much away about the lofty addition that lies inside.

How A Builder Created This Calming Tiny Home, Especially For Warm Climates

This impressive tiny home can be custom built in four months and delivered anywhere in Australia.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Highlights from our Design Directory

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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Life Inside One Of Melbourne's Coolest Warehouse Apartment Buildings

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

A Calming New Beach House, Designed In Two Parts

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

See The Brilliant Winners From The 2025 Dulux Colour Awards!

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

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.

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.

A Charming Sydney Garden Designed For Living Outdoors

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

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.

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!

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